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WUSTL researchers demonstrate solar-panel-powered microbial electrosynthesis to produce n-butanol from light, CO2 and power

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A team of biologists and engineers modified Rhodopseudomonas palustris TIE-1 (TIE-1) so that it can produce a biofuel using only three renewable and naturally abundant source ingredients: carbon dioxide, solar panel-generated electricity and light. The results are reported in an open-access paper in the journal Communications Biology.

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Solar Light St. Louis Power

DOE TEF project finds US can eliminate petroleum and reduce GHG by more than 80% in transportation by 2050; less use, more biofuels, expansion of electricity and hydrogen

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MARCH 15, 2013

TEF is organized into four research areas: light-duty vehicles; non-light-duty vehicles; fuels; and transportation demand. Achieving the reduction will require combined reductions across three factors: modes, demand and fuels. Using less fuel in vehicles. Click to enlarge.

Transportation

Transportation Hydrogen Fuel Light

Co-Optima report highlights most significant R&D achievements in FY2019

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JUNE 4, 2020

After completing a major body of research focused on boosted (also known as turbocharged) spark ignition (SI) engines in Fiscal Year (FY) 2018, Co-Optima’s FY 2019 LD research and development (R&D) shifted to multimode solutions that employ multiple engine operating modes to maximize engine efficiency and fuel economy.

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Fuel Economy 2019 Diesel Engine

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APRIL 7, 2024

While a few variations may emerge, we aren’t planning to venture into the medium- or light-duty segments at the moment. Their timely establishment, however, is critical to support the growing demand for LNG as a fuel alternative. We currently operate within the 55-ton category, and that’s where our primary focus lies.

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Green Financing India Gas-Electric

West Virginia Univ. receives $1.15M grant for second hydrogen production-fueling station in state; focus on fossil-fuel-to-hydrogen

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NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Procurement of an electrolyzer, buffer tank and chiller; a compressor; high-pressure storage composite tanks; electrical equipment and lighting; and grounding and lightning protection.

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West Virginia Virginia Hydrogen Grant

Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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JULY 23, 2018

Policies to entice consumers away from fossil-fuel powered vehicles and normalize low carbon, alternative-fuel alternatives, such as electric vehicles, are vital if the world is to significantly reduce transport sector carbon pure-emissions, according to a new study. Share of EDVs in 2050.

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Carbon Market Alternative Fuels Vehicles

SwRI wins $20M EPA contract for emissions and fuel consumption testing, analytical services

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

SwRI can develop test procedures and equipment for regulated and unregulated emissions in light- and heavy-duty vehicles and components as well as marine, railway, aircraft, small engine, and other non-highway propulsion systems. Key areas of support include emissions characterization and technology assessment.

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EPA Emissions Fuel Fuel Economy

Researchers Discover Potential Weaknesses in Structure of Lignocellulose; Insight Could Lead to Cost-Effective Strategies for Biomass Conversion

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APRIL 23, 2009

As the chains are produced, they are assembled into sheets ( light blue ) that stack on top of each other through van der Waals forces to form nanometer-thick crystalline microfibrils ( blue rods ) in the cell wall (gold). The microfibrils are encrusted in other polysaccharides and lignin.

Insight

Insight Conversion Hydrogen Alternative Fuels

CEC report sets out North American plan for change and investment to achieve sustainable freight transportation

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MARCH 31, 2011

The report, which focuses on road and rail transport, finds that while emissions from light-duty vehicles are expected to drop by 12% by 2030, freight truck emissions are projected to increase by 20%. But, the report identifies clear opportunities, especially in light of infrastructure-related stimulus investment, to get this right.

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Transportation North America Canada Mexico

DOE Selects 42 University-Led Nuclear Research and Development Projects for $38 Million in Funding

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MAY 21, 2010

Light Water Reactor Sustainability (2 projects, $764,140). University of Washington - $899,518. University of Wisconsin, Madison - $1,352,040. University of Wisconsin, Madison - $525,206. University of Wisconsin, Madison - $651,447. Actual project funding will be established during contract negotiation phase.

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Universal Las Vegas Wisconsin North Carolina

Study Concludes That Large-Scale Transport of Ethanol Could Negate Its Economic and Environmental Benefits Compared to Gasoline

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FEBRUARY 26, 2009

This amount of fuel production represents 8% of light duty gasoline consumption in 2006, calculated on an energy basis. The analysis emphasizes the importance of regional alternative fuel strategies. Wakeley et al. Wakeley, Chris T. Hendrickson, W.

Transportation

Transportation Gasoline 2009 Emissions

Study finds US refining sector could produce higher octane E20 and E30 at modest additional cost; enabling more efficient engines

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

93 Research Octane Number (RON)) would enable higher engine efficiency for light-duty vehicles through reducing engine knock constraints, thereby enabling the design of new spark-ignition engines with higher compression ratios and boost levels. Earlier post.)

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Engine Gasoline Fuel Standards

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WUSTL researchers demonstrate solar-panel-powered microbial electrosynthesis to produce n-butanol from light, CO2 and power

DOE TEF project finds US can eliminate petroleum and reduce GHG by more than 80% in transportation by 2050; less use, more biofuels, expansion of electricity and hydrogen

Co-Optima report highlights most significant R&D achievements in FY2019

Exclusive: Fast-forwarding green trucking | Autocar Professional

West Virginia Univ. receives $1.15M grant for second hydrogen production-fueling station in state; focus on fossil-fuel-to-hydrogen

Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

SwRI wins $20M EPA contract for emissions and fuel consumption testing, analytical services

Researchers Discover Potential Weaknesses in Structure of Lignocellulose; Insight Could Lead to Cost-Effective Strategies for Biomass Conversion

CEC report sets out North American plan for change and investment to achieve sustainable freight transportation

DOE Selects 42 University-Led Nuclear Research and Development Projects for $38 Million in Funding

Study Concludes That Large-Scale Transport of Ethanol Could Negate Its Economic and Environmental Benefits Compared to Gasoline

Study finds US refining sector could produce higher octane E20 and E30 at modest additional cost; enabling more efficient engines

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