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DOE seeking feedback on findings of hydrogen production and delivery workshops

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OCTOBER 29, 2014

The first workshop focused on hydrogen transmission and distribution and was held at DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) 25-26 February 2014. The second workshop also was held at NREL 27-28 February 2014, and focused on electrolytic hydrogen production. Highlights of the workshop by topic area included: Commercial.

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Hydrogen Production Low Cost 2014

Empa team develops electrohydraulically actuated cam-less valve train; up to 20% fuel savings at low load

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AUGUST 20, 2019

Researchers at Empa have developed an electrohydraulically actuated cam-less valve train that enables completely free adjustment of stroke and timing, while at the same time being robust and cost-effective. The new technology saves up to 20% fuel in typical passenger car low load operating conditions. —Zsiga et al.

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DOE to issue funding opportunity for medium/heavy-duty, on-road natural gas engine research and development

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Potential technologies include (but are not limited to) combustion strategies, engine subsystems, emission control systems, fuel systems, and controls. As the world’s leading natural gas producer, the United States could benefit from using low-cost natural gas as an alternative to other energy sources for transporting goods.

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Gas Engine Pollution 2017

DOE seeking feedback on biological hydrogen production

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JANUARY 24, 2014

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued ( DE-FOA-0001065 ) a request for feedback on biological hydrogen production research and development (R&D) pathways, barriers, issues and opportunities for development of technologies that can ultimately produce low cost hydrogen that meets DOE goals.

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Hydrogen Production Light Low Cost

DOE seeking input on H2@scale: hydrogen as centerpiece of future energy system; 50% reduction in energy GHGs by 2050

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Source: DOE workshop April 2016. commercial viability of fuel cell vehicle technology has been demonstrated (commercial vehicles being sold). commercial viability of fuel cell vehicle technology has been demonstrated (commercial vehicles being sold). Leveraging Stranded Renewables, and Value-Added Applications for Hydrogen.

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Hydrogen Energy Future Low Cost

DOE FCTO selects 11 fuel cell incubator projects for up to $10M in awards; exploring alkaline exchange membrane FCs

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO) has selected 11 projects to receive up to $10 million in funding through the fuel cell technology incubator FOA ( earlier post ) in support of innovations in fuel cell and hydrogen fuel technologies. Source: Slade et al. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Hydrogen Virginia 2011

DOE to award up to $35M to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; fuel cell range extenders

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MARCH 3, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced ( DOE-FOA-0001224 ) up to $35 million in available funding to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, and to enable early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Earlier post.). Subtopics include Microbial Biomass Conversion.

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Hydrogen Fuel Range Hybrid

LanzaTech receives $3M contract from FAA for alcohol-to-jet project; one of 8 awards worth total of $7.7M

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DECEMBER 1, 2011

Different pathways to jet fuel. Volpe Center, to accelerate commercial availability of alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) renewable drop-in aviation fuel. Volpe Center, to accelerate commercial availability of alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) renewable drop-in aviation fuel. Source: Byogy. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Alternative Fuels Renewable 2011 Waste

Scientists recommend fundamental research into separations technology to support large-scale thermochemical production of biofuels

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Separations play a critical role in biofuel production and that fundamental research in the are, including the identification of transformative approaches, is needed to generate separation technologies that will enable larger-scale production, according to a report on a workshop convened earlier this year by the National Science Foundation.

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Production Conversion Alternative Fuels Low Cost

High Performance Computing key enabler for accelerating development of high efficiency engines

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

The complexity of new and future vehicles—driven by the need for increasing fuel efficiency and decreasing emissions with ever-changing drive-cycle demands and environmental conditions—is adding unprecedented flexibility in design and driving the need for better simulation and more powerful computers, observed Dr. Robert M.

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Engine 2001 2012 Fuel

ARPA-E to host workshop on gensets for efficient small-scale distributed generation

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MAY 5, 2011

ARPA-E will host a public workshop on Small-Scale Distributed Generation on 1-2 June 2011 in Alexandria, Va. This workshop will address the challenges and opportunities associated with developing low-cost electrical generator sets (gensets) with very high energy-conversion efficiency. Hybrid prime-move systems.

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US DOE soliciting fuel cell R&D projects for up to $74M in new funding

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is soliciting applications for a total of up to $74 million to support the research and development of fuel cells for stationary and transportation applications ( DE-FOA-0000360 ). Topic 2: Fuel Processors. desulfurization); reactors to convert the raw fuel into a hydrogen-rich stream (e.g.,

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Fuel Hydrogen Low Cost Transportation

DOE to issue $56M funding opportunity for vehicle technologies in January

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DECEMBER 20, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) will issue , on behalf of the Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), a FY 2016 Vehicle Technologies Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement, with an estimated $56 million of total program funding, in the January 2016 timeframe.

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Li-ion Vehicles Low Cost Grid

ORNL, industry partners using high-performance computing to develop new high-temperature aluminum alloys for engines

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015

This target means engineering a material that is 25% stronger than current alloys and durable at temperatures 50 degrees Celsius higher—a necessity for next-generation engines—while keeping costs low for automotive manufacturers and consumers. A typical materials development cycle takes 10 to 20 years.

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DOE seeking feedback on findings of hydrogen production and delivery workshops

Empa team develops electrohydraulically actuated cam-less valve train; up to 20% fuel savings at low load

DOE to issue funding opportunity for medium/heavy-duty, on-road natural gas engine research and development

DOE seeking feedback on biological hydrogen production

DOE seeking input on H2@scale: hydrogen as centerpiece of future energy system; 50% reduction in energy GHGs by 2050

DOE FCTO selects 11 fuel cell incubator projects for up to $10M in awards; exploring alkaline exchange membrane FCs

DOE to award up to $35M to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; fuel cell range extenders

LanzaTech receives $3M contract from FAA for alcohol-to-jet project; one of 8 awards worth total of $7.7M

Scientists recommend fundamental research into separations technology to support large-scale thermochemical production of biofuels

High Performance Computing key enabler for accelerating development of high efficiency engines

ARPA-E to host workshop on gensets for efficient small-scale distributed generation

US DOE soliciting fuel cell R&D projects for up to $74M in new funding

DOE to issue $56M funding opportunity for vehicle technologies in January

ORNL, industry partners using high-performance computing to develop new high-temperature aluminum alloys for engines

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