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NREL and Ecopetrol in $2.3M CRADA agreement to optimize conversion of waste biomass to ethanol

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But the bagasse can be stacked and stored for a long time after the juice is removed and washed out of the green grass stalk. It’s more challenging to break down the cellulose in the bagasse than the sugar-rich juice, but if the conversion process is successful, the bagasse can be processed into a biofuel.

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UCL, UI researchers devise method to optimize magnesium chromium oxide cathode materials; disordered materials

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University College London and University of Illinois at Chicago researchers report a new, scalable method for making a material that can reversibly store magnesium ions at high-voltage. The study is published RSC journal Nanoscale. Linhua Hu, Ian D. Johnson, Soojeong Kim, Gene M. Nolis, John W. Freeland, Hyun Deog Yoo, Timothy T.

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Leveraging Parking Lot Solar Panels for EV Charging

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Can Solar Panels Produce Enough Juice? It’s possible to construct off-grid charging stations, but they come with hassles, such as storing power when the sun doesn’t shine. Those considering investing in EVs could soon enjoy a comfortable, covered spot that tops off their juice. Retrofitting Woes.

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SDG&E to Test Mobile Smart Charging Device for Plug-ins

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San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) will test and evaluate a mobile smart charging device for plug-in electric vehicles developed by Juice Technologies LLC. SDG&E and Juice Technologies presented a prototype of the Juice Technologies Plug Smart intelligent charging device at the Plug-In 2009 Conference in Long Beach, CA.

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Chromatin announces dual-purpose hybrid sorghum for sugar and bioenergy production

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Chromatin’s SweetFuel hybrids are designed to capture the value of sugars produced in sorghum juice as well as the additional value of the energy stored in biomass or bagasse. Chromatin Inc. announced its dual-purpose SweetFuel sorghum hybrids, which combine high yields of both fermentable sugar and biomass per acre.

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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max Review - Yeah, It Is That Good

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It might never be a problem - especially if the kids have aged out of baby bottles and juice boxes - but it’s something to consider. Rent the pickup from the home store when you need it, and something like this 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid Max will fit just about every other need nicely.

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Maserati launches new tri-motor GranCabrio Folgore convertible that goes 0-100 km/h in 2.8 sec

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seconds but loses some juice down the straightaway, going 0-200 km/h in 9.1 The Maserati GranCabrio Folgore’s motors combine to deliver a top speed of 290 km/h (180 mph), but that’s computer-limited. It could go faster if the engineers allow it. The sleek convertible can accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 2.8

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