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DOE’s BETO holding four alternative fuel workshops over next three weeks

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This workshop will discuss, reassess, and prioritize demonstration and deployment efforts needed for the production of affordable, scalable, and sustainable drop-in hydrocarbons. The Algal Biofuels Strategy Workshop will be held 26–27 March in Charleston, South Carolina.

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US Army, Lockheed Martin complete 2nd autonomous convoy demo; more vehicles, higher speeds

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It uses Global Positioning System (GPS), Light Detecting Radar (LIDAR) systems, Automotive Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR) and commercially available automotive sensors in order to make the system affordable. The recent AMAS CAD II demonstration built upon the capabilities that were demonstrated at Ft.

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Automakers meet Oklahoma Governor and state procurement experts to explore RFP for CNG vehicles for state fleets

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Representatives from automakers are meeting with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and procurement experts to ask questions surrounding a recently issued multi-state request for proposal (RFP) for affordable and functional compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles for use in state automobile fleets.

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University at Buffalo-led team reports viable Mn-based catalyst for PEM fuel cells

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they’re not affordable because most catalysts are made with platinum, which is both rare and expensive. Additional authors come from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, Oregon State University, University of Pittsburgh, University of South Carolina, Giner Inc.

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Argonne and University of Illinois to form Midwest Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Coalition

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The effort will support DOE’s H2@Scale initiative to enable affordable large scale hydrogen production, storage, transport and utilization across multiple sectors. Coalitions are working toward similar goals in states including California, Connecticut, Ohio and South Carolina.

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Arrival and Uber to collaborate on EV for ride-hailing industry; based on Small Vehicle Platform

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Commercial electric vehicle company Arrival is partnering with Uber to develop an affordable, purpose-built electric vehicle (EV) for ride-hailing drivers. The company is deploying its first three Microfactories in North and South Carolina, US and Bicester, UK in 2021. The Arrival Car is expected to enter production in Q3 2023.

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Study shows uncovers how beetle gut microbes serve as reactor for fuel production

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These insights into how the beetle and its distinct microbiome have co-evolved provide a roadmap for the production of affordable, nature-derived fuels and bioproducts. A paper on the study is published in the journal Nature Microbiology. —Jennifer Pett-Ridge. This work was funded by the Department of Energy’s Office of Science.

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