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

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Additionally, the process does not utilize oxygen injection, which means there is no need for a large air separation unit (oxygen production facility). The Pyromex gasification process also has a small physical footprint ensuring very fast construction time-frames and lower construction costs than traditional above ground gasifiers.

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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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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a report outlining both the current state of renewable transportation fuels efforts in the US and a plan to develop regional strategies to increase the production, marketing and distribution of biofuels. Region States Feedstocks Potential production capacity Land use. Central East.

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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. manufacturers and the nation up to 1.6

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Are Disposable Hotel Slippers the Next Plastic Straws?

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It’s very wasteful.” He cited the large footprint of a small slipper once you factor in production, shipping and waste. Some resorts have found it easier to address sustainability through food waste and community engagement than footwear. Single-use slippers, he said, “feel out of place and out of touch.”

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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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At that point at least five years of GM production vehicles and about three years of Lexus vehicles were on the road using this system. In general the passenger vehicle industry is also exceedingly cost conscious.As But if you’re broken down in Montana, you need a cell phone. — Mike Shulman. avoiding head-on crashes.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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population and Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and one-third of all U.S. states (Arizona, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington) and four Canadian provinces (British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec). Factors Determining Abatement Costs. Participating U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Another six U.S.

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