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MSU microbial electrolysis cell produces ethanol from glycerol, reduces wastewater in biodiesel production

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Researchers at Michigan State University have developed a microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) which will allow biodiesel plants to eliminate the creation of hazardous wastes while reducing their dependence on fossil fuel. As a result, 1,3-propanediol was generated as a metabolic sink for electrons not converted into electricity syntrophically.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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The project will convert local landfill gas (LFG), a renewable fuel source, to compressed natural gas and develop five CNG fueling stations throughout the metro-Atlanta area. Clean Energy Coalition’s CEC Michigan Green Fleets Initiative. South Coast Air Quality Management District’s UPS Ontario-Las Vegas LNG Corridor Expansion Project.

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More Electric Cars in Las Vegas with Stan Hanel's Story on the RAR'ster. with EVJerr Back to Webblogging, Sunday, 13 September 2009

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In the background, are various EVs from the Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Association, along with the "Spirit" hanging out in the shade and away from the sunny background. chillin' in the Las Vegas warmth of 110-degrees day, 27 July 2009. Element Hotel General Manager, D Dave Smith, plugs in the RAR'ster.