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WUSTL researchers demonstrate solar-panel-powered microbial electrosynthesis to produce n-butanol from light, CO2 and power

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The resulting biofuel, n -butanol, is a carbon-neutral fuel alternative that can be used in blends with diesel or gasoline. Microorganisms have evolved a bewildering array of techniques to obtain nutrients from their surrounding environments. We hope that it can be a steppingstone for future sustainable solar fuel production.

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DOE TEF project finds US can eliminate petroleum and reduce GHG by more than 80% in transportation by 2050; less use, more biofuels, expansion of electricity and hydrogen

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The project identifies possible paths to a low-carbon, low-petroleum future in the US transportation sector, and also looks beyond technology to examine the marketplace, consumer behavior, industry capabilities, and infrastructure. 3%), and these costs can be made up for in fuel cost savings of more efficient advanced vehicles.

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List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

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There are proven and matured technologies to extract energy from fossil fuels and IC engines have been used in vehicles for a long. Petroleum fuels are common in the automotive industry. Then, why do we need alternative fuels? from automobiles, environmental pollution, depletion of fossil fuels, etc.

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European Parliament backs 6% cap on land-based biofuels, switchover to advanced biofuels; no mandate

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I regret however that the Parliament did not give a negotiation mandate that would have allowed the file to be concluded without further delay in order to give industry certainty regarding its investments. —Nuša Urbancic, T&E’s clean fuels manager. —MEP Corinne Lepage (ALDE, FR), Rapporteur.

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USDA, DOE and US Navy to invest up to $510M over next 3 years to build out drop-in biofuel production capacity for military and commercial transportation

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The joint plan requires substantial cost share from private industry of at least a one-to-one match. Accordingly, the DON [Department of the Navy] has adopted a goal of, by 2020, replacing one-half of conventional petroleum-based fuel use with domestically sustainable fuel alternatives.

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UK study finds Bio-SNG could offer 90% reduction in lifecycle CO2; lower cost of carbon abatement than electrical solutions for transport applications

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Implementation of Bio-SNG will only take place with the appropriate tax, incentive and legislative environment. A full lifecycle analysis of Bio-SNG production undertaken by North Energy Associates found that for many types of feedstock, the lifecycle CO 2 e savings of Bio-SNG compared with fossil fuel alternatives are typically ~90%.

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New silica-organic hybrid absorbents deliver among highest performance yet reported for CO2 capture from air

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After capturing carbon dioxide, the materials give it up easily so that the CO 2 can be used in making other substances, or permanently isolated from the environment. Instead of considering CO 2 as a problematic and unwanted combustion byproduct, it should be seen as a valuable feedstock for the production of fuels and materials.

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