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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 selected projects consist of leading scientists and engineers from universities, private industry, and government, and will facilitate sharing expertise and technologies. 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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Top 15 Nissan LEAF markets in US in 2013

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Georgia has a tax credit worth up to $5,000 for zero-emissions vehicles. Louis, where the reasons for growth in this “New Wave” market include enthusiastic dealer engagement that results in increased community education and awareness, corporate and university outreach and midwestern pragmatism that appreciates the value equation of an EV.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Alabama A&M University. Alabama A&M University’s Bulldog Transit System will receive funding to purchase electric buses, charging stations, and other associated equipment. Georgia Department of Transportation. The buses will be deployed in areas such as downtown and the University. City of Lubbock/Citibus.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind. Commercializing 3D Printable Feedstocks for the Advanced Manufacturing of Energy Products, $300,000 MilliporeSigma, St. Louis , Mo. Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga. Combustion Research & Flow Technology Inc., Pipersville, Pa. New York, N.Y. San Jose, Calif.

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Study links air pollution to increased emergency department visits for heart and lung disease

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New research by George Mason University found that exposure to certain air pollutants is linked to increased emergency department (ED) visits for respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. cities including Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX; Pittsburgh, PA; St. nitrogen oxides) and secondary (e.g.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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Companies and universities in Michigan are receiving more than $1 billion of the grants. Manufacturing: Warren, MI and St. Louis, MO; Deployment: 11 partner fleets. West Virginia University (NAFTC). Purdue University. Colorado State University. $5. Chrysler LLC. $70. DOE Award ($mil.). Project locations.

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DOE awards $100M in 2nd funding round for 32 Energy Frontier Research Centers

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Twenty-three of the projects receiving funding are headed by universities, eight are led by the Energy Department’s National Laboratories and one project is run by a non-profit organization. University of California, Berkeley. University of California, Riverside. Georgia Tech. Northwestern University.

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