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Related
Research and Reports The following research reports related to
alternative fuels and advanced transportation vehicles were collected
from various national and state research institutions.
Bioheat™ Market Analysis.
The
objectives of this market analysis are to
develop a strategy for raising awareness of the benefits of BioHeat™
fuel oil
to customers and dealers, and to provide a framework for dealers to
promote
BioHeat™ fuel oil as a “green” alternative in order to create growth in
their
markets. Catalytic
synthesis of biodiesel from high free fatty acid-containing feedstocks.
Wenbin Lin at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and
colleagues have shown that polymer-supported diarylammonium catalysts
are highly effective in reducing the free fatty acid content in oils by
esterification of the free fatty acid to fatty acid methyl esters. The
catalysts can easily be removed from the treated oil and re-used.
Evaluation
of Biodiesel Billboard Campaign Effectiveness. In conjunction with
a Biodiesel Billboard campaign sponsored by the North Carolina Soybean
Producer's Association, a marketing analysis showed increase in website
traffic and biodiesel sales related to the posting of the billboards. Identification and Evaluation of Potential Best Practices for Greenhouse Gas Reductions in Freight Transporation. Dr. Chris Frey at NCSU provides an overview of 59 potential best practices for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from freight transport. Freight transport includes truck, rail, ship, air, and pipeline modes. The potential best practices are characterized using a consistent methodology, enabling comparisons of their potential emissions reductions and the possibility of net reductions in freight greenhouse gas emissions even as activity and energy use increases. Operational Evaluation of Emissions and Fuel Use of B20 Versus Diesel Fueled Dump Trucks. A characterization study by NCDOT and NCSU using on-board diagnostic equipment on 8 dump trucks using B20 and petroleum diesel found an average decrease in NO of about 10%. Water Implications of Biofuels Production in the United States. A report in brief prepared by the National Research Council that examines the implications of biofuels production on water quality and supply. The report examines some of the key issues and identifies opportunities for shaping policies to help protect water resources. |
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