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Eindhoven University of Technology to make biofuels from its own wood waste; cyclic oxygenate CyclOx and ethanol

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Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) are developing a small-scale demonstration reactor that will process 40 tons of wood waste per year from the university into replacements for diesel fuel and gasoline. In other words, an economically viable feedstock for X1 is available at any neighborhood gas station.

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BYD delivers first all-electric automated side loader refuse truck to city of Palo Alto

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BYD delivered the first all-electric automated side loader refuse truck to the City of Palo Alto and GreenWaste, the city’s waste hauler service. The truck will operate on a variety of service routes in the community from urban to residential neighborhoods including streets with steep inclines.

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PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

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The buses will operate on the 88 Penn route, linking downtown with East End neighborhoods. Executive Office Associates: An $8,000 rebate to purchase and install two Level 2 EV chargers. Valley Waste Service, Inc.: College Township: A $3,739 rebate to purchase and install two Level 2 EV chargers at the municipal building.

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California Energy Commission awards $750K to Electricore to study standardization of plug-in vehicle batteries

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Standardizing PEV batteries could reduce the purchase and ownership costs of PEVS, as well as addressing additional consumer issues such as maintenance and safety. Anaergia Services of Carlsbad received $395,121 to demonstrate a process which will convert green waste into renewable natural gas.

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Heating Buildings With Solar Energy Stored in Sand

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“Tampere, like many European cities, already has a district heating system that circulates water across entire neighborhoods,” says Eronen. Reliable thermal storage enables the city to generate or purchase power when it is most affordable and then distribute heat when it is needed most.

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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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Team partners will purchase a total of 191 commercially available light- to heavy-duty alternative-fuel and advanced-technology vehicles. New vehicles to be deployed include 55 CNG vehicles, 363 propane vehicles, 89 hybrid electric vehicles, and 56 neighborhood electric vehicles. The project also includes construction of a B20 station.

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Is Rivian Still Spending Billions Now to Make Billions Later?

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You might even see Rivian products cruising down the neighborhood, which is more than we can say for brands like Faraday Future and Lordstown Motors. Less downtime means fewer dollars wasted, provided that the market is ready to scoop up every model manufactured. Rivian didn’t look to be one of those companies, however.

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