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DOE Investing Up to $78M Investment in Two Consortia Targeting Algae-Based and Biomass-Based Bio-Hydrocarbon Fuels and Infrastructure; $1.6M for Ethanol Blends Fueling Infrastructure

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The two cross-functional groups will seek to break down critical barriers to the commercialization of algae-based and biomass-based advanced renewable transportation fuels. Led by the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (St. University of California, Davis; UOP LLC; Virent Energy Systems; and Washington State University. .;

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USDA and DOE award $12.2M to 10 research projects to accelerate bioenergy crop production and spur economic impact

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The investments are part of a broader effort by the Obama administration to develop domestic renewable energy and advanced biofuels. Luca Comai, University of California, Davis. Mockler, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St. The US Departments of Energy (DOE) and Agriculture (USDA) have awarded 10 grants totaling $12.2

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ARPA-E selects 33 projects for $66M in awards; advanced biocatalysts for gas-to-liquids and lightweight metals

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The use of renewable and readily available solar energy reduces equipment costs and greenhouse gas emissions. University of California, Davis. The University of California, Davis (UCD) will engineer new biological pathways for bacteria to convert ethylene to a liquid fuel. MOgene Green Chemicals LLC ?St. Valparaiso University.

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