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US DOE awards ~$5M to expand research on methane hydrates

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When methane hydrates are “melted,” or exposed to pressure and temperature conditions outside those where the formations are stable, the solid crystalline lattice turns to liquid water, and the enclosed methane molecules are released as gas. Selected projects are: Georgia Tech Research Corporation. Earlier post.).

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DOE to fund 14 research projects on deepwater and Arctic methane hydrates; potential future energy supply

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Methane hydrate can form in Arctic and marine environments. Researchers at the University of California at San Diego will design, build, and test an electromagnetic (EM) system designed for very shallow water use and will apply the system to determine the extent of offshore permafrost on the US Beaufort inner shelf. Source: DOE.

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$112.5M awarded to research consortia studying effects of Deepwater Horizon oil spill on Gulf of Mexico

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These teams will investigate the fate of petroleum in the environment; the impacts of the spill; and the development of new tools and technology for responding to future spills and improving mitigation and restoration. Project Title: Consortium for Advanced Research of Hydrocarbon Transport in the Environment (CARTHE).

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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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The 27 projects range from concept studies and component design research to prototype development and in-water device testing. The system will employ tidal turbine blades to pressurize and push the water without using any underwater high-ratio gears or electrical components. DOE Funding: $160,000. Total Project Value: $192,000.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Lane Transit District, Oregon: $3,000,000. Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation, Indiana: $2,180,000. Delaware Transit Corporation, Delaware: $1,500,000. Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon, Oregon: $750,000. This project will upgrade the replacement buses to hybrid technology.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance Partners with Singapore Government for EVs

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Singapore is well-positioned for the deployment of EVs due to our relative small size, urban environment, robust electrical grid and IT infrastructure. It will also look into educating the public on EV technology though a nationwide EV sharing programme or through corporate fleets. Lawrence Wong, Chief Executive, EMA.

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Renault-Nissan and Singapore Government to develop zero-emission mobility

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Singapore is well-positioned for the deployment of EVs due to our relative small size, urban environment, robust electrical grid and IT infrastructure,&# said Mr Lawrence Wong, Chief Executive, EMA. It will also look into educating the public on EV technology though a nationwide EV sharing programme or through corporate fleets.