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EERC working with Fuel Cell Energy on $3.5M ARPA-E project for electrochemical cell to convert natural gas to methanol

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an integrated stationary fuel cell manufacturer, to develop a durable, low-cost, and high-performance electrochemical cell to convert natural gas and other methane-rich gas into methanol, a major chemical commodity with worldwide applications in the production of liquid fuels, solvents, resins, and polymers. Earlier post.)

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DOE awards $27.5M to 16 water infrastructure projects

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This involves collecting and treating wastewater along with cleaning waterways, producing water grades suitable for industry and agriculture along with drinkable water for households, and recovering energy.

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New Flyer to start development of first 60' fuel cell hybrid bus in North America; introduces 40' battery-electric bus

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New Flyer Industries Inc. The Siemens Electric Drive System converts three-phase alternating current (AC) power to drive the traction motor by using direct current (DC) power from the batteries. DC power is converted to AC power and is supplied to each of these major systems separately.

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ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group report progress in cellulosic biodiesel research

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ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group (REG) announced that by utilizing REG’s patented fermentation technology, the companies’ joint research program has demonstrated the ability to convert sugars from a variety of non-edible biomass sources into biodiesel. Earlier post.). We are excited to take these discoveries to the next level.

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US Hybrid executes global fuel cell technology licensing agreement with United Technologies

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US Hybrid has been a key supplier of “balance of plant” components such as cathode air blowers, DI pumps and power converters to UTC and other fuel cell suppliers for over a decade. —US Hybrid President and CEO, Dr. Abas Goodarzi.

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Former Berkeley Dean of Engineering David A. Hodges Dies at 85

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He helped develop MOS analog-to-digital converters, expanding the use of the technology to industries including communications, signal processing, environmental sensing, and semiconductors. Hodges continued that line of research at UC Berkeley, which he joined in 1970 as a professor of engineering. for 37 years.

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Sun Catalytix Signs $4M ARPA-E Contract and Forms Scientific Advisory Board; Affordable Catalysts for Water Splitting

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The ability to convert electrical energy into hydrogen reducing equivalents is fundamental to an enormous number of processes. Wilshire has more than 25 years of experience in the energy industry with 10 years in the alternative energy sector and 15 years in the Naval Reactors program with GE and Lockheed Martin. Earlier post.).

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