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Oxford Catalysts selected as FT provider for 1,100 bpd BTL plant in Oregon

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Oxford Catalysts Group has been selected as the Fischer-Tropsch (FT) technology provider for the design and possible construction of a commercial Biomass-to-Liquids (BTL) plant in the US. Following successful completion of the detailed design phase, IR1 expects to apply for the additional grant funding to support construction.

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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects which reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Virgin Islands) will accept applications requesting up to $2,500,000 in grant funds. Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, U.S.

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EPA announces availability of $26M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from existing fleet

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. Grant funds may be used for clean diesel projects that use: EPA-verified retrofit technologies or certified engine configurations.

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Maxwell supplying ultracapacitors for light rail braking energy recuperation system; 2.8% energy savings

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is supplying ultracapacitors for an energy-saving braking energy recuperation system that American Maglev Technology (AMT), is installing on light rail vehicles operated by the Portland, Oregon area’s Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District (TriMet). kWh of energy for use in commercial transit applications. TriMet won a $4.2-million

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ZeaChem signs contract to develop advanced drop-in biofuels beyond cellulosic ethanol

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ZeaChem says its role in the USDA project is the logical progression of its phased development strategy, in which it researches and develops saleable products at each step toward commercialization. Design of the AFRI project is underway and the equipment modules are expected to be installed in 2013. ZeaChem Inc., Earlier post. ).

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PNNL licenses three technologies via Startup America; batteries, fuel cells and buildings

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The agreements are part of the White House’s Startup America initiative, which was launched in January and is designed to help young companies grow, move innovative technologies into the marketplace and create good-paying jobs in the United States. A third option was granted based on PNNL’s millimeter wave technology.

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Departments of Energy and Interior award nearly $17M for advanced hydropower technologies

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Sixteen projects in 11 states were selected through a competitive grant process for their ability to contribute to the development of innovative technologies that produce hydropower more efficiently, reduce costs and increase sustainable hydropower generation. Earth by Design. Sustainable Small Hydro. Hydro Green Energy. Natel Energy.

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