| Nov 18 , 2008 | Vol. 2. No. 19 |
IN THIS ISSUE: MMPEI IN THE NEWS, U-M IN THE NEWS, ENERGY NEWS, FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, AND UPCOMING EVENTS
MMPEI IN THE NEWS
U-M launches strategy to turn energy innovation into reality
President-elect Barack Obama has proposed putting a million American-made plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) getting 150 mpg on the road by 2015, but it's hard to know if that goal is attainable—or pie in the sky. University of Michigan's energy institute announces an innovative strategy to tell the difference between inspired and misguided, and what it takes to make a good idea become great policy. For an additional story from Mlive .....
Was on WJR's "Greening of the Great Lakes"
Gary S. Was, director of the institute, will be discussing energy issues on WJR's "Greening of the Great Lakes" radio show at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21. Was is slated to be interviewed about midway through the hour-long show, which can be heard at 760AM. The show also can be listened to via podcast from the show's archives found at http://wjr.com/goout.asp?u=http://www.greeningofthegreatlakes.com
Energy and behavior
MMPEI Faculty Fellow Robert Marans discusses the U-M Energy Pilot Study, conducted by ISR, and its role in the introduction of the new U-M Environment and Energy Initiative: Planet Blue
U-M IN THE NEWS
Students build record-setting fuel cell airplane
The longest fuel-cell-powered flight of a radio-controlled aerial vehicle has been achieved by students at the University of Michigan and engineers at Ann Arbor-based fuel-cell manufacturer Adaptive Materials Inc. For an additional story from the Michigan Daily ...
ENERGY NEWS
Why it’s time for a ‘Green New Deal’
As the world faces economic turmoil, cleaner energy can create jobs and reignite global growth.
Certain green industries have job openings
Tens of thousands of layoffs in the Midwest have left a huge pool of job-seekers. In Ohio, wind turbine makers say they have jobs available that offer good pay and benefits. But they say they are having trouble finding skilled workers for that renewable energy industry. (NPR podcast)
Efficient, open rotor jet engine - revisited
For the airlines of the world cutting fuel consumption by 30 percent would be huge. It would mean a return to profitability. It would mean a return to the skies for many travelers as ticket prices dropped. It would mean a significant cut in greenhouse gas emissions. It may also be possible.
Troy partners propose new trash to energy plan
Every time a ton of trash disappears into a Michigan landfill, Bill Chynoweth and Jim Schuur feel a pang of regret. Because in that ton of trash is the energy eqivalent of half a ton or more of coal -- and that trash could be gasified in a virtually pollution-free system to produce energy and steam, and reduce the amount of land devoted to trash burial.
Drawing lines in the sea: Nations stake claims on Arctic Ocean riches
The year 2009 will see a rendezvous between science, politics and big business in the high Arctic. Though frenzied seabed mapping clarifies the geology, economic incentives cloud the discussion
EPA coal decision levels playing field for wind, solar
Building an alt-energy power plant is risky and expensive, but thanks to a new ruling by an Environmental Protection Agency panel, building a coal plant may become riskier and more expensive.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy - Due 02/18/09
The U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announce their interest in receiving applications for genomics-based research that will lead to the improved use of biomass and plant feedstocks for the production of fuels such as ethanol or renewable chemical feedstocks. Specifically, applications are sought for fundamental research on plants that will improve biomass characteristics, biomass yield, or sustainability. This is funding opportunity DE-PS02-09ER09-03.
DTE Energy/U- M Clean Energy Prize deadline is Friday, November 21
Visit http://www.energy.umich.edu/info/funding.html for additional funding opportunities.
UPCOMING EVENTS
How to get into hot water without taking a bath
Friday, Nov 21, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
University of Michigan, Ross, E1530
Bob Tucker, Managing Director and Co-Founder Geoglobal Energy will participate as part of the Erb Speaker Series. Mr. Tucker has nearly 30 years of experience in the Power Industry with more than 20 years in the Geothermal Power Sector. Read more about Geoglobal Energy LLC.
See a solar tractor!
Saturday, Nov 22, 10 - 1:00 p.m.
Ann Arbor Farmers Marker
Annie Elder and Paul Bantle converted an antique, gasoline powered tractor into an electric one, with the tractor’s battery recharged by Photovoltaic panels. In addition to powering the tractor, excess solar energy can be stored and used to power lights and other electrical gear in the farm’s barn! Both the solar tractor, and the engineer who helped design it, will be at market this Saturday, November 22.
“Hydrogen fuel cell cars – lessons learned from designing, manufacturing and demonstrating a fleet of 100” |
Monday, Nov 24, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Speaker Joe Mercurio, PhD, manager of GM Fuel Cell Field Service Integration was appointed manager – Fuel Cell Field Service Integration in February and has responsibilities in the area of fuel cell and extended range electric vehicle commercialization. Previously he had design and engineering responsibilities for the EV1, Sequel and Equinox Fuel Cell and Volt Extended Range Electric vehicle interior systems. The ride: The event is sponsored by General Motors, the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute and U-M Hydrogen Energy Technology Laboratory |
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