Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2011

Marine classification society ABS has issued its first Approval in Principle (AIP) for a new concept renewable energy design in which a moored spar uses ammonia in a closed-cycle process to produce electrical power for a commercial utility grid. ABS reviewed the design for an extended 30-year facility on-station life.

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JUNE 26, 2010

Sustainable tri-reforming uses CO 2 , renewable energy and CH 4 (or biogas) to yield syngas and, ultimately, synthetic fuels and commodity chemicals. Tags: Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCC) Climate Change Emissions Fuels. Jiang et al. Click to enlarge. This same analysis (Pearson et al. Jiang et al. Kuznetsov and P.

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OCTOBER 26, 2021

The MoU contemplates the production of both ethanol and isobutanol that would then be transformed into renewable low carbon-footprint hydrocarbons, including SAF, using Gevo’s processing technology and capabilities. and the completion of our dry mill review, with the sale of our Peoria facility and this exciting collaboration with Gevo.

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OCTOBER 30, 2010

A new paper in the ACS journal Chemical Reviews examines recent work exploring the use of ionic liquids (IL) in the formation of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) from biomass. The direct conversion of raw biomass that must be investigated more extensively. Earlier post.) 5-HMF is a promising chemical intermediate for fuels and chemicals.

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JUNE 29, 2011

Gevo, a renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company, recently announced that it had presented positive test results from fit-for-purpose testing of its renewable kerosene produced from isobutanol to ASTM’s alcohol to jet (ATJ) task force (D02J006 Alcohol to Jet TF). Gevo’s renewable jet. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 7, 2010

However, the two conclude in their review, substantial advances in catalyst, electrolyte, and reactor design are needed to enable CO 2 utilization via electrochemical conversion a technology that can help address climate change and shift society to renewable energy sources. —Whipple and Kenis.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2011

The goal of the study was to compare and rank the renewable fuel technologies available in the short- and medium-term and combine them with the best feedstock options available in the short- and medium-term, based on environmental assessments presented in literature. Sunde et al. Click to enlarge. Energies 4, no.

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MAY 8, 2022

Whabouchi represents a large and competitive spodumene resource, and has access to existing infrastructure and renewable hydroelectric power. The Whabouchi project mine site is located on Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory and has received all the required authorizations for its operation. 2021.100984 (Open access).

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JULY 8, 2015

CRI, founded in 2006 in Reykjavik, Iceland, is developing technology to produce renewable methanol from clean energy and recycled CO 2 emissions. Geely is committed to achieving the long-term goal of zero emissions mobility through a diverse suite of new energy solutions, including renewable methanol vehicle technology. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

Fulcrum BioEnergy has selected Gary, Indiana as the location of its Centerpoint BioFuels Plant, which will convert municipal solid waste (MSW) into low-carbon, renewable transportation fuel. a highly efficient and economic gasification system for the conversion of the MSW feedstock to syngas.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Joule, the developer of a process for the solar conversion of CO 2 to liquid fuels, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DNV GL, a leading provider of technical assurance and advisory services to the energy industry.

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MAY 18, 2012

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $500,000 will be available this year to test the technical readiness of technologies that can harness energy from waves to supply clean, renewable power to highly-populated coastal regions. ( These efforts complement an ongoing collaboration with the Navy to advance ocean energy technologies.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 16, 2017

The government approval for sales of 100% biodiesel by producers to retail fuel stations is in the review process, but OMC’s are already approved to market blended biodiesel to railroads, bulk customers and retail stations. —Eric McAfee, Chairman and CEO of Aemetis.

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JUNE 6, 2014

That solar fuels offer the promise of solar energy storage—a key challenge in a world predominantly relying on renewables. If we review these four broad claim areas, we observe that all of them have merit in principle, but all of them call forth immediate questions of utility. This is the state of affairs as we perceive it to be.

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APRIL 7, 2013

Processes for sustainable energy production must be environmentally benign, reduce greenhouse gas production, and utilize renewable resources. Proposals requesting a substantially higher amount than this, without prior consultation with the Program Director, may be returned without review.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2012

The European Commission has proposed limiting the use of crop-based biofuels to meet the 10% renewable energy target of the Renewable Energy Directive to 5%. The proposal sets out indirect land-use change (ILUC) factors for different crop groups. The proposal sets out indirect land-use change (ILUC) factors for different crop groups.

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JULY 17, 2009

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award up to $85 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the development of algae-based biofuels, including renewable hydrocarbon fuels; and advanced, infrastructure-compatible cellulosic biofuels—i.e., drop-in” renewable hydrocarbon fuels. anaerobic digestion).

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MAY 5, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency released its expected Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) detailing the implementation of changes to the existing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS1) as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). The peer review is looking at the issues that have gotten the most attention.

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JANUARY 31, 2011

BAF’s alternative fuel vehicle upfitting capabilities include aftermarket compressed natural gas (CNG) conversions of Ford-manufactured vans, cutaway shuttles, taxis, pick-ups and light-duty trucks. Its vehicle conversions include taxis, vans, pick-up trucks and shuttle buses. Ford Motor Company has designated BAF Technologies, Inc.,

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 15, 2024

EV owners are more likely to add solar panels to their homes, according to a new US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study – here’s why. And conversely, owning photovoltaic panels also has a bearing on whether a homeowner buys an electric vehicle, but not as strongly.

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MARCH 14, 2013

ABB led a $12-million investment in Scotrenewables Tidal Power, a provider of tidal turbine systems, to support the rollout of a new hydrokinetic device and to expand ABB’s renewable energy assets. The funding is being used specifically to roll out a larger and more advanced tidal energy conversion system known as the SR2000.

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DECEMBER 27, 2016

In a new paper in the journal Nature Materials (in an edition focused on materials for sustainable energy), a team from Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has reviewed milestones in the progress of solid-state photoelectrocatalytic technologies toward delivering solar fuels and chemistry. —Montoya et al.

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JULY 13, 2017

PTF processes essentially use renewable energy, CO 2 and water to produce fuel, as in Audi’s targeted e-fuels projects. The researchers reviewed liquid fuel alternatives that could be used in existing vehicles in the transportation sector. Earlier post.) A paper on the Jülich study is published in the journal Fuel. 2017.05.061.

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OCTOBER 19, 2015

EPA uses the results of these analyses, considering uncertainty and the weight of available evidence, to determine whether a fuel meets the necessary greenhouse gas reductions required under the Clean Air Act (CAA) for it to be considered renewable fuel or one of the subsets of renewable fuel.

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MAY 19, 2014

A new review article in the journal Science highlights emerging opportunities to increase the transformation of lignin to value-added products—i.e., lignin valorization. Ragauskas et al. courtesy of Oak Ridge National Laboratory.] Click to enlarge. —Arthur Ragauskas. —Ragauskas et al.

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OCTOBER 4, 2011

In the absence of major technological innovations or policy changes, the United States is unlikely to meet cellulosic biofuel mandates under the current Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) by 2022, according to a new report from the National Research Council.

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MAY 14, 2020

This fuel pathway was the first to receive expedited review under ASTM’s D4054 “fast track” review process and benefitted from guidance from a special clearinghouse established by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help guide SAF producers through the rigorous assessment and approval process.

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

These are the people who in the face of science that says we must transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy or destroy the futures of our children and all who come after them, still want to drill for oil that should never be burned. The people whose business model is to wreck the ecology and the climate and profit from it.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2009

With the PSC’s last two decisions now in place, Beacon is authorized to apply for applicable permits, submit any final plans and drawings to PSC for review, and prepare to construct and operate the plant. Last month the PSC affirmed that Beacon’s Stephentown plant had met all relevant PSC environmental requirements.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2011

The team’s findings were published in the journal Physical Review E. Lignin clumps can inhibit the conversion of biofuel feedstocks into ethanol, a renewable substitute for gasoline. Lignin clumps can inhibit the conversion of biofuel feedstocks into ethanol, a renewable substitute for gasoline.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

The unit will fit inside a 20-foot shipping container and will consist of four 30-kilowatt fuel cells, a hydrogen storage system and power conversion equipment. They, along with the Department of Energy’s Hydrogen Safety Review Panel, will review the safety aspects of the design and operating plans.

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DECEMBER 1, 2009

It also reviews the sustainability principles and criteria (Version 0.5) The sustainability framework should adopt a lifecycle approach and apply to all fuels, feedstocks, and production and conversion technologies. —Yeh et al.

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DECEMBER 11, 2014

With the issuance of this solicitation, DOE’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) now has open solicitations in four areas, also including the $8-billion Advanced Fossil Energy Projects Solicitation, the $4-billion Renewable Energy and Efficient Energy Projects Solicitation, and the $16-billion Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) loan program.

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JULY 8, 2011

The funds will be used to start the industrialization of the company’s process to convert renewable resources into isobutene, a gas which can be converted into liquid fuels and various polymers. This new funding has been obtained following an in-depth review carried out by a recognized industrial biology expert mandated by OSEO.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Unlike biomethane produced by anaerobic digestion, Bio-SNG is formed by the conversion of thermally-derived syngas—i.e., Bio-methane retains all the attributes of natural gas, with the crucial advantage that the fuel is renewable, offering substantial Carbon Dioxide savings. Among the conclusions of the report are: Regulatory.

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APRIL 8, 2014

To achieve this first objective, DOE intends to pursue parallel strategies: Advance options for diverse energy resources and conversion devices for power. The President’s Climate Action Plan contains a goal of doubling renewable energy generation from wind, solar, and geothermal sources between 2012 and 2020.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

First, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS2) rule to implement the long-term renewable fuels standard of 36 billion gallons by 2022 established by Congress and also issued the targets for 2010. Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2). President Obama.

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