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AUGUST 27, 2011

Block flow diagram for the production of gasoline from lignocellulosic biomass by aqueous phase hydrodeoxygenation of a solution produced by the hydrolysis of biomass. The highest gasoline yield from this two-stage process was obtained from the stream produced by acid hydrolysis of maple wood with 0.5 Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 3, 2020

The result is renewable methanol, which can be converted into climate-friendly fuel using an MTG (Methanol To Gasoline) technology to be licensed and supported by ExxonMobil. Part of the e-Methanol will be converted to e-Gasoline (130,000 liters per year). Porsche will be the primary customer for the green fuel.

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JANUARY 20, 2010

AC Propulsion and AutoPort , an automotive conversion, restyling and processing company, will partner in engineering, development and conversion to provide an Electric Vehicle conversion prototype and report for the United States Postal Service. Battery Management System: manages and extends battery range and operating life.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Tax credits and gasoline prices necessary for various electric vehicles to be cost-competitive with conventional vehicles at 2011 vehicle prices. Those people who purchase electric vehicles because of the tax credit use less gasoline and produce fewer emissions of greenhouse gases than would otherwise be the case. Source: CBO.

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DECEMBER 15, 2016

With a nameplate capacity of 100 tons/year, the demo plant will allow the conversion of various resources (industrial-grade sugar from beets and cane, glucose syrup from cereals, second-generation sugars extracted from wheat straw, bagasse, wood chips…), into high-purity isobutene. Earlier post.).

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JULY 4, 2013

The horizontal red lines show the comparable price of gasoline (before tax, refining margin 0.3 $/gal, exchange rate: 1 € = 1.326 $) with crude oil prices 100 $/bbl and 150 $/bbl. The UCG process was developed for the production of low-cost synthesis gas from biomass. Source: VTT. 0.7 €/liter (app. Click to enlarge. 0.7 €/liter.

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JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Tags: Conversions Hybrids Plug-ins.

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JUNE 14, 2010

Even on land, getting oil from tar sands depletes water and other resources and doubles oil’s carbon footprint. We’re about to enact the “Home Star” and “Building Star” programs—putting people to work on “Cash for Caulkers” retrofits that will make buildings more comfortable and cut owners’ fuel costs. More about that in a moment.

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APRIL 26, 2016

The program is focused in two areas: (1) the synthesis of CNLFs using intermittent renewable energy sources and water and air (N 2 and CO 2 ) as the only chemical input streams; and (2) the conversion of CNLFs delivered to the end point to another form of energy (e.g. Fuel cost $/kg. Fuel cost, $/kWh. Transmission cost, $/kWh.

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JULY 6, 2017

This potentially could reduce enzyme costs in biofuels production. Cellulases (enzymes) deconstruct lignocellulosic biomass for conversion to biofuels such as cellulosic ethanol and biochemicals. Enzymes cost about $0.50 A paper on their work is published in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. 7b01202.

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DECEMBER 14, 2017

In a paper in the RSC journal Sustainable Energy & Fuels , the team suggests that this biosynthetic approach may allow for the generation of these fuels on industrially relevant scales while eliminating competition with food sources and promoting responsible use of land resources. g L -1 in E. g L -1 in E. —Harrison and Harvey.

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JANUARY 18, 2014

year plans and roadmaps, with a concomitant focus of the majority of its resources on a limited number of “highest probability of success” pathways/approaches to ensure that the program initiatives are supported at a critical mass (both in terms of dollars and time) for maximum impact. The cost to manufacture the carbon fiber is high.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

This differs from other aluminum batteries in the choice of a positive elemental-chalcogen electrode as opposed to various low-capacity compound formulations and in the choice of a molten-salt electrolyte as opposed to room-temperature ionic liquids that induce high polarization. —Pang et al.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Reaction pathways for conversion of GVL to butenes and CO 2 , and the integrated conversion of GVL to both a liquid stream of alkenes for use in transportation fuels and a gaseous stream rich in CO 2 that is appropriate for further processing options. Credit: Bond et al., Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

process, making a slow carbon conversion reaction ten times faster. The process has high carbon conversion rates at lower temperatures, and can be used to make numerous liquid transportation fuels (i.e., diesel, gasoline, jet) at low cost. of natural gas found in the earth and sea with a renewable resource.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Conversion kits also will be available to switch medium-duty gasoline vehicles to run on propane. LPI is a direct replacement of the OEM gasoline injection system. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), also known as propane or autogas, can be used to replace gasoline and diesel. medium-duty engine, as well as a 6.0L GM engine.

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JUNE 6, 2014

Fuel cell–based electrochemical conversion devices for stationary energy storage (TRL 2- 5). Completely innovative hydrogen production and delivery technologies to reach the DOE cost goal of $2-$4/kg of hydrogen (produced and dispensed but untaxed) (TRL 2-5). including soft costs) are of interest.

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MARCH 29, 2017

diesel or gasoline) with developed alternatives (such as electrical power), alternatives to current aviation jet fuels are at the early stages of development. There are seven additional pathways in the queue for the D7566 process: Catalytic conversion of sugars by aqueous phase reforming (CCS-APR). Unlike other liquid fuels (e.g.,

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OCTOBER 30, 2013

Such predictive ability could help maximize the electric part of the car and minimize the gasoline side. This novel study examines the “micro grids” that owners of these resources likely will form for negotiating with their local utilities. Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCC) Fuel Cells Hybrids' PIs: John D.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

In August, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in Ovadan-Depe near the capital of Ashgabad in Turkmenistan to launch the construction of a major plant focused on the conversion of natural gas into synthetic gasoline. Synthetic gasoline is a competitive alternative to refinery gasoline and new energy carriers.

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

Ethanol conversion to hydrocarbons as a function of temp. Fractional collection of the fuel product allows for the different fractions to be used as blendstock for gasoline, diesel, or jet fuel. The technology will result in higher yields to gasoline, jet fuel and diesel products and is expected to prolong the life of vehicles.

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JANUARY 14, 2010

Louis, MO), NAABB will develop a systems approach for sustainable commercialization of algal biofuel (such as renewable gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel) and bioproducts. Low-cost one-step syngas to distillates.

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JULY 15, 2011

fertilizers, pesticides, farm machinery), energy conversion coefficients among different energy forms and sources, system boundaries, and so on. Zhang proposes using a simple biomass-to-wheel (BTW) energy efficiency analysis to help make a more informed decision for how to utilize (limited) biomass resources more efficiently.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

wt %, has been identified as a secure and convenient carrier of hydrogen and could be well compatible with the existing infrastructures used for gasoline and diesel. Moreover, modern industrial biomass processes and catalytic reduction of CO 2 with H 2 can produce FA on a large scale and at low cost. —Zhu et al.

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JANUARY 27, 2017

A team from Saudi Aramco Research and Development Center has developed a novel low-cost, high-octane gasoline blend component it calls SuperButol. The team suggests that SuperButol is thus a viable and affordable gasoline component, which can help to meet future demands for high-octane gasoline. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 10, 2011

The study—managed by the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) and carried out by a team of Institute faculty, staff and graduate students—examined the scale of US natural gas resources and the potential of this fuel to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. World primary energy demand by fuel in the IEA high gas scenario. Source: IEA.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Although gasoline production and combustion produce significant emissions, battery and electricity production emissions. Under an optimistic scenario, plug-in vehicles with large battery packs could offer lower damage at lower lifetime cost, the researchers found. Michalek et al. are also substantial. —Michalek et al.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

For future scenarios where vehicle technology costs were sufficiently competitive to advantage either hydrogen or electric vehicles, the increased availability of low-cost, low-CO 2 electricity/hydrogen provided more cost-effective CO 2 mitigation opportunities in the heat and power energy sectors than in transportation.

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MARCH 26, 2010

NO x conversion profiles. Consequently, there is substantial interest in the development of better-performing, low-cost, and more durable NO oxidation catalysts. Under realistic conditions, La 1-x Sr x CoO 3 catalysts achieved higher NO-to-NO 2 conversions than a commercial platinum-based DOC catalyst. Credit: Kim et al.

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JULY 17, 2017

The research is part of a broad effort to identify scalable and commercially viable solutions to help meet increasing global energy demand with a renewable resource. UW-Madison has long been known for its expertise in biomass conversion. George Huber, the Harvey D. Colorado School of Mines and Michigan State.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

“Betting on Science – Disruptive Technologies in Transport Fuels” selected 12 innovations in electrification and genetically modified biofuels, as well as existing fuel sources that will have the most immediate impact on emissions and on the gasoline and diesel markets. Technologies that stretch today’s assets and resources.

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JUNE 11, 2019

University of Colorado Boulder researchers have developed nanobio-hybrid organisms capable of using airborne carbon dioxide and nitrogen to produce a variety of plastics and fuels, a promising first step toward low-cost carbon sequestration and eco-friendly manufacturing for chemicals. Ding et al. —Prashant Nagpal. 9b02549.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Natural Gas Reactor for Remote Chemical Conversion. sunlight through low-cost, plastic light-guiding sheets and then. Turbo-POx For Ultra Low-Cost Gasoline. conversion of natural gas to liquid fuels. combustor of a natural gas turbine, facilitating its conversion into a. If successful, this.

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MARCH 18, 2013

Making hydrogen from fossil fuels, especially natural gas, is a low-cost option for meeting future demand from FCEVs, but such methods, by themselves, will not reduce GHG emissions enough to meet the 2050 goal. Making hydrogen with low GHG emissions is more costly (e.g.,

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015

In their study, published in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology they found that—compared to gasoline—the GHG savings from miscanthus-based ethanol ranged between 130% and 156% whereas that from switchgrass ranged between 97% and 135%. Variations were highest in the case of corn stover followed by miscanthus.

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MAY 16, 2010

Fuel flow rate (gasoline equivalent) under different engine loads for DMF, ethanol, and gasoline at 1500 rpm and ? = DMF has a volumetric energy density similar to that of gasoline formulations and 40% greater than that of ethanol. Credit: ACS, Zhong et al. Click to enlarge. Molecular structure of DMF. Credit: ACS, Zhong et al.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

High Performance, Low Cost Superconducting Wires and Coils. for High Power Wind Generators The University of Houston will develop a new, low-cost. American Superconductor will develop a new, low-cost. advanced low cost and efficient thermal storage for solar and. (National Renewable.

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