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MSU microbial electrolysis cell produces ethanol from glycerol, reduces wastewater in biodiesel production

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Researchers at Michigan State University have developed a microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) which will allow biodiesel plants to eliminate the creation of hazardous wastes while reducing their dependence on fossil fuel. They feast like they’re at a Las Vegas buffet. Credit: ACS, Speers et al. Click to enlarge.

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

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University of Michigan - $931,603. University of Michigan- $406,712. University of Nevada, Las Vegas - $989,800. The goal of this research area is to research and develop the next generation of nuclear reactors that will produce more energy and create less waste. University of Michigan - $996,581.

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Honda EV concepts, Kia electric vans, Vinfast pickup concept, Hertz dumps EVs: The Week in Reverse

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At CES in Las Vegas, the Honda Saloon and Space-Hub concepts provided a head-turning first look at the automaker’s 0 Series (Zero Series) EVs set to launch starting in 2026. To make enough hydrogen, it plans megawatt-scale electrolyzers plus Waste-to-Hydrogen and Plastic-to-Hydrogen innovations. Looking at 14 different U.S.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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Clean Energy Coalition’s CEC Michigan Green Fleets Initiative. The project will increase the use of natural gas, electric and hybrid electric vehicles in 13 sites throughout Michigan. Fleets include transportation authorities, cities, school districts, the University of Michigan, FedEx, and Meijer. Total DOE award: $14,983,167.