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U Delaware team develops prototype efficient direct ammonia fuel cell for transportation

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With recent and projected cost declines in wind, solar, and lithium-ion batteries, electrification using batteries has become a viable option for applications compatible with the inherent range limitations and recharging time. However, the scale of biofuels is limited by their environmental footprint, considering the land and water usage.

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NSF to award $13M for fundamental engineering research on production of electricity and fuels

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Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Energy. Advanced Batteries for Transportation and Renewable Energy Storage. Radically new battery systems or breakthroughs based on existing systems can move the US more rapidly toward a more sustainable transportation future.

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Feature: Wind-Powered Cars: Are They Possible?

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At the moment, the most viable mode of sustainable transportation is an electric vehicle (EV). On a smaller scale, airboats use enormous turbines to generate thrusts across the water in shallow or congested areas where a traditional propeller would get snagged. Is Air Power Blowing Over the Horizon?

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DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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The President’s Climate Action Plan contains a goal of doubling renewable energy generation from wind, solar, and geothermal sources between 2012 and 2020. Accelerate development and deployment of new transportation system technologies to diversify fuel sources, increase efficiency and reduce emissions. watt utility, $2.37/watt

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DOE awarding $4.8M to 5 BIRD Energy projects with Israel; H2 storage, biofuel, sustainable transportation

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million in the areas of hydrogen storage, advanced biofuels, sustainable transportation, and energy efficiency. Chelmsford, Massachusetts) will develop a safe hydrogen transport and storage system. The approved projects will leverage cost-share for a total project value of $10.5 TerraGenic Ltd.

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Washington governor proposes slate of measures to curb GHG emissions & transition state to cleaner energy; cap-and-trade and EV incentives

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For electric vehicles, Inslee will request legislation to: Extend the existing tax incentives, exempting sales tax from the first $60,000 of the purchase price of electric, natural gas, propane and hydrogen vehicles. Sustainable transportation planning. M, operating budget). M, operating budget).