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Crop Residue In Some Areas May Be Better Dug Into the Ground, Not Made Into Biofuels

In the rush to develop renewable fuels from plants, converting crop residues into cellulosic ethanol would seem to be a slam dunk. However, the stems and leaves left over after crops are harvested may have more value if they’re left on the ground, according to a USDA-Washington State University soil scientist

16 Jul 2008

Department of Energy to Fund Two Cellulosic Biorefinery Projects With The Goal of Competing With Corn Based Ethanol

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of two small-scale cellulosic biorefinery projects in Park Falls, Wis. and Jennings, La. for federal funding of up to $40 million over five years

16 Jul 2008

Biofuels Research Project for Aircraft Project Led by Pratt and Whitney

Pratt and Whitney Canada is leading a groundbreaking aerospace industry-university research effort to investigate the potential use of biofuels for small and medium size engine applications

14 Jul 2008

Breakthough Fuel Cell Means You May Never Need Charge Your Cell Phone Again

Mobion Fuel cell for small electronic devices passes test of 2700 hours of continuous use. May replace rechargeable lithium ion batteries in mobile phones as the average cell phone has a lifetime use of only 1200 hours

14 Jul 2008

California Warned, Climate Change to Cause Frequent Extreme Heat Waves, Energy Use Will Skyrocket and Lead to Power Shortages

As the 21st century progresses, major cities in heavily air-conditioned California can expect more frequent extreme-heat events because of climate change

10 Jul 2008

Lithium Battery Technology One of Berkeley Lab Winners of Prestigious 2008 R and D 100 Awards for Technology Advances

Four of R and D Magazine's prestigious R and D 100 Awards for 2008, which recognize the 100 most significant proven technological advances of the year, have gone to researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and their colleagues

9 Jul 2008