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US targeting net-zero aviation by 2050; heavy focus on SAF

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Key initiatives in the plan include: Increasing production of sustainable aviation fuels: Sustainable fuels produced from renewable and waste feedstocks can provide the greatest impact in the effort to reduce aviation’s greenhouse gas emissions. Source: US Aviation Climate Action Plan.

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Engineers confirm feasibility of aircraft regenerative braking from landing gear

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A team of engineers from the University of Lincoln, with funding from the UK’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), has confirmed the feasibility of aircraft regenerate braking from the landing gear to provide power for taxiing to and from airport buildings, reducing the need to use jet engines.

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Wind Turbine Blades Destined for the Afterlife

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A planned network of landing spots will let eVTOLs recharge their batteries between flights, keeping people above the hustle and bustle (and traffic tie-ups) that come standard with taking private cars or taxis on city streets. Making the trip in a taxi usually takes 90 minutes; by train, it’s a 2-hour ride.

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First flight of four-seat passenger fuel cell aircraft HY4

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The fuel cell converts hydrogen directly into electrical energy. The only waste product from this process is water. Small passenger aircraft, such as the HY4, could soon be used in regional transport as electric air taxis and offer a flexible and rapid alternative to existing means of transport.

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Pennsylvania invests $7.9M in 21 alt-fuel projects

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Awards include (ranked by amount): PHL Taxi Management LLC —$900,000 – to purchase and deploy 50 new CNG taxis in Philadelphia that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and to build a publicly accessible CNG fueling station in the city. Waste Management of Pennsylvania Inc. Giant Eagle Inc.

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California Energy Commission awards $29M+ for biomethane, natural gas, and hydrogen technology

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BioStar Systems is partnering with Sonoma County Water Agency and Sonoma County Transit to produce 148,000 cubic feet per day of pipeline quality biomethane from dairy waste and food processor waste to support the Sonoma County Transit natural gas fleet. USA Waste of California ($489,040 - Match Share $1,051,021).

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Pennsylvania DEP awards more than $4.4M in alternative fuels grants to 12 projects; bulk for natural gas

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Waste Management of PA, Inc. The fueling station will be used by Waste Management’s waste and recycling haulers and other local fleet operators. Cranberry Taxi Inc. Veterans Taxi will receive $269,000 to purchase and deploy 25 new compressed natural gas taxis.