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DOE selects 7 gasification projects for funding; focus on reducing cost of coal conversion

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The projects conducted through this program are geared toward reducing the cost of coal conversion and mitigating the environmental impacts of fossil-fueled power generation. Montana State University. DOE: $650,000 Non DOE: $162,500 Total: $812,500 (20% cost share). Bio-gasification of Coal to Methane. Lead organization.

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NREL study suggests cost gap for Western renewables could narrow by 2025

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A new Energy Department study conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) indicates that by 2025 wind and solar power electricity generation could become cost-competitive without federal subsidies, if new renewable energy development occurs in the most productive locations. mmBtu and $8.43/mmBtu.

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DOE selects 16 research projects for more than $19M in funding to advance Solid Oxide Fuel Cell technology

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Successful achievement of the project goals is expected to enable the commercial deployment of natural gas-fueled Distributed Generation SOFC systems, which is an intermediate step toward viable SOFC technology for large-scale, coal-fueled, central power generation applications. Montana State University.

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Linc Energy taking stake in aboveground gasification company; potential CTL introduction in US

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Linc says the Pyromex process produces good quality syngas with almost no CO 2 gas emissions, and without the need for the consumption of high volumes of water or power. This royalty does not include any downstream profit exposure, such as may be achieved from gas-to-liquids production. —Peter Bond, Linc Energy CEO.

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LA-based SMLC to lead new DOE Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute; ~$800M for 5 new hub competitions

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The Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute will focus on accelerating the development and adoption of advanced sensors, data analytics, and controls in manufacturing, while reducing the cost of these technologies by half and improving the efficiency of US advanced manufacturing. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Louisiana State U.;

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USDA Report Provides Regional Roadmap To Meeting the Biofuels Goals of the Renewable Fuels Standard by 2022; Southeast to Provide ~50% of Advanced Biofuels

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Assuming an average biorefinery size of 40 million gallons per year, USDA estimates it meeting the RFS2 advanced biofuels goals will mean building of 527 biorefineries, at a cost of $168 billion. Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington. Regional contributions. of the available cropland and cropland pasture acreage base.

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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

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In general the passenger vehicle industry is also exceedingly cost conscious.As The time required to achieve sufficient penetration in the fleet, such that some benefits (value) are obvious to the owner, is longer than that which would motivate the installation (and cost) of the equipment. — Mike Shulman. Alternative routing.

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