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AGAE Technologies introduces new rhamnolipid bio-surfactant solution for DPF cleaning

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AGAE Technologies, LLC, a specialty chemical company in Corvallis Oregon, is introducing a solvent-free, aqueous cleaning solution, formulated with rhamnolipid biosurfactant and other natural ingredients, for cleaning diesel particulate filters (DPFs). kg; current DPF cleaning technologies are typically only able to remove 0.01

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California and Mexico sign agreement to reduce GHGs

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and Mexico’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Undersecretary Rodolfo Lacy and Mexican National Forestry Commission Director General Jorge Rescala Pérez signed an agreement to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). On Monday, California Governor Edmund G.

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FAA awards $7.5M in research grants for integration of drones into national airspace

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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) technology is evolving rapidly and the FAA is working to keep pace with industry and to integrate UAS into the National Airspace System. Oregon State University – lead University. . $315,000. North Carolina State University. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. New Mexico State University.

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Ocean Power Technologies begins ocean trials of 150 kW PowerBuoy

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Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. A second PB150 is now under construction in the US for an anticipated utility-scale project in Oregon, and the Company is involved in other planned projects in North America, Australia, Japan and Europe that would utilize the PB150 PowerBuoy. Earlier post.)

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

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In May 2012, the Energy Department, alongside its Japanese partners, announced a successful field trial of methane hydrate production technologies on Alaska’s North Slope. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). University of Oregon. Earlier post.). DOE Investment: approximately $1.68 DOE Investment: approximately $650,000.

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FAA launches new Center of Excellence for alternative jet fuels; $40M in funding over 10 years

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The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected a team of universities to lead a new Air Transportation Center of Excellence ( COE ) for alternative jet fuels and the environment. Areas of study will include new aircraft technologies and sustainable alternative aviation jet fuels.

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

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 27 projects for more than $37 million in funding to accelerate the technological and commercial readiness of emerging marine and hydrokinetic (MHK) technologies, which seek to generate renewable electricity from oceans and free-flowing rivers and streams. DOE Funding: $160,000.

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