UC Santa Cruz researchers develop better way to produce biodiesel from waste oil
In California, UC Santa Cruz chemists have discovered a new way to produce biodiesel from waste oil that both simplifies the process and requires relatively…
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ETH Zurich researchers achieve more efficient production of solar fuels
In Switzerland, in recent years, engineers at ETH Zurich have developed the technology to produce liquid fuels from sunlight and air. In 2019, they demonstrated…
Chinese researchers develop way to mitigates CO2 reduction through electrochemical reaction
In China, electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) into carbon-based fuels provides a promising strategy to mitigate CO2 emission and promotes the utilization of renewable energy.…
NREL and ExxonMobil working to converting wood waste to bio-oil
In Colorado, NREL and ExxonMobil scientists and engineers are testing the potential for converting wood waste to bio-oil. If successful, this oil would have the…
Winds of change: Lee Enterprises Consulting has new owners, and readies for growth as the bioeconomy expands
News arrives from Massachusetts that new ownership and management team is taking the reins at Lee Enterprises Consulting, the world’s premier bioeconomy consulting group, led…
Tesla reveals employment numbers at Giga Texas
In Texas, Electrek reported that Tesla had over 12,000 employees at Gigafactory Texas by the end of last year. The company currently has over 20,000…
Drive Electric Alabama to carry out four EVs showcases across the state
In Alabama, Alabama Daily News reported that Alabamians can see available electric vehicles and ask questions of EV owners at four showcases around the state…
Texas has given 6,751 electric vehicle rebate credits for over $16 million
In Texas, The Center Square reported that Texas’ electric vehicle rebate program has gave 6,751 rebates for $16.3 million from 2014 through August 2022. The…
Florida senator introduces bill to tax EVs
In Florida, Florida’s Voice reported that Senator Ed Hooper, R-Palm Harbor, filed a bill to tax electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. If enacted,…
South Korean researchers use CO2 and dolomite processes to produce calcium formate and magnesium oxide
In South Korea, a team of researchers from Chung-Ang University in Korea are conducting research on CCU processes that use waste materials or abundant natural…