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Wisconsin, GLBRC researchers use chemical genomics to engineer IL-resistant yeast to improve biofuel production

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Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) and colleagues have engineered a new strain of the yeast S. Since removing residual ionic liquid after deconstruction is an added step incurring added expense, the new strain by itself could lower the costs of making biofuels.

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DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid

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AOI 3: Reducing the Cost of DC Fast Charging Equipment. Technology & Design Innovations to Maximize the Reduction Effect on DCFC Unit Cost Economics (Max-REDUCE). University of Wisconsin- Madison. Equitable Mobility Powering Opportunities for Workplace Electrification Readiness (EMPOWER). BorgWarner Inc. Eaton Corporation.

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DOE awarding $46M to 8 companies to support commercial fusion energy development

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Realta, spun out of a $10-million ARPA-e funded project at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is targeting industrial heat and power as an early application for its fusion technology in which the ability to operate at a wide range of scales is a significant advantage. (Madison, WI). Type One Energy Group (Madison, WI).

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University of Wisconsin Team Develops High-Yielding Chemical Hydrolysis Process to Release Sugars from Biomass for Cellulosic Fuels and Chemicals

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A University of Wisconsin-Madison research team has developed a chemical process for the hydrolysis of biomass into sugars for subsequent processing into fuels and chemicals that delivers sugar yields approaching those of enzymatic hydrolysis.

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DOE awarding up to $13.4M for 5 projects for advanced biofuels and bioproducts

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million for five projects to develop advanced biofuels and bioproducts that will help drive down the cost of producing gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel from biomass. The University of Wisconsin of Madison, Wisconsin will receive up to $3.3 The US Department of Energy (DOE) will award up to $13.4 American Process, Inc.

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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

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EPRI is a close contributor and collaborator in the automotive-utility industry and the creation of the Xcel Energy portal that allows operational engagement with the Open Vehicle-Grid Integration Platform is an example of this collaboration. Costs for purchasing an eligible Level 2 charger can also be included.

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Glycos Biotechnologies Joins the NSF Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals

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According to the CBiRC, combining biocatalysis with chemical catalysis opens the door to developing an array of feedstock chemicals that will form the basis for founding a biorenwable chemicals industry. —Paul Campbell, Chief Science Officer for Glycos Biotechnologies.

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