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United announces investment in, commercial agreement with Dimensional Energy; CO2-to-SAF

Green Car Congress

million award from ARPA-E ( earlier post ), has developed a reactor and catalysts to convert CO 2 and hydrogen from water into syngas for use in the Fischer-Tropsch process. The company began construction on a CO 2 -to-fuels demo in Tucson, Arizona in 2021. Dimensional Energy, which recently received a $3.1-million

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The EV Curveball

Revenge of the Electric Car

I have stuck by that promise, and am now the proud owner of a newly converted 2005 Hyundai Tucson electric vehicle. Very simply, the Tucson travels far enough for my daily needs (about 50 miles), and it can travel up to highway speeds (75+). A converted electric car.

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DOE announces more than $65M in public and private funding to commercialize promising energy technologies

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Highly Efficient Electrocatalysts for Direct Conversion Of CO2 To Chemicals, $250,000. Tucson, Arizona). Bio-based Insecticides from Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass, $100,000. High-Power Oak Ridge Converter (ORC) for Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) Applications, $750,000. Framatome Inc. Lynchburg, Virginia).

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. In my conversations, I focus primarily on the overall total cost of ownership and I have encouraged some friends to convert. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. In my conversations, I focus primarily on the overall total cost of ownership and I have encouraged some friends to convert. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs?

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

General Motor eCrate conversion kits – by late 2021 GM plans to offer battery and motor kits for classic cars, allowing an easy EV conversion. Hyundai Tucson PHEV – hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of Hyundai’s next generation Tucson mid-sized SUV have been confirmed.