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Cellulosic ethanol questioned, government report

A Department of Agriculture reports suggests that after two decades of research into cellulosic ethanol with no technical breakthroughs, that algae biofuel and oil crops should get the funding. One problem with cellulosic is the logistics in getting hundreds of…

Solar-power skin for Santa Monica Freeway

A Swedish architect envisions covering the Santa Monica freeway with solar panels. It would produce power locally, saving on transmission loss, lessen the noise for nearby residents, and provide power for EV charging stations. And maybe even capture exhaust fumes…

Arizona to become center for algae biofuel production

ASU researchers say they are three to five years from large-scale production, a breakthrough that could eventually reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil. Arizona, with its plentiful sunshine, available land, and excess of wastewater, is ideal for growing algae. Their…

Using CO2 to produce biofuel algae

Instead of sequestering or storing CO2 underground so it won’t be emitted, biofuel manufacturers are using it as a feedstock to grow algae. This most definitely a win-win situation. The algae is then used to create biofuel. The cement industry…