OzoneBio presents a highly ambitious green chemistry platform for emission-free adipic acid (BioAA), targeting the $28B Nylon-6,6 market. Their process offers a compelling 96% CO2e reduction compared to traditional methods that emit 60 million tons of GHG annually. They have successfully scaled BioAA production to 0.5–1 ton/year, confirming 99% purity, and confirmed the high performance […]
Hyera reports a compelling solution to agricultural waste and pollution, driving sustainable activated carbon (AC) and green H2 production. Their advanced, AI-driven thermochemical conversion is carbon negative, sequestering 3.7 tons of GHG per ton of AC. This ambitious technology is rapidly scaling via standardized, modular plants, with the first unit commissioned in Glenn County. This […]
NextSet Materials proposes a compelling solution to unlock the $91B USD market of materials landfilled in thermoset plastics. Their novel approach uses drop-in cleavable comonomers to fundamentally deconstruct existing industrial thermosets, which are typically non-recyclable. This innovation allows for the recovery of pristine materials, like woven carbon fiber, while retaining desirable material properties in subsequent […]
This compelling presentation outlines five grand challenges for the bioeconomy, setting ambitious quantitative goals. Novel targets include establishing a $50/ton universal standard feedstock and developing gasifiers capable of processing $30/ton feedstock into $60/barrel fuel. Successful policy must deliver a 40% carbon reduction and a $50/barrel Investment Tax Credit (ITC) to build “survivors”. The magnitude of […]
This R&D focuses on advanced materials and processing techniques to increase vehicle efficiency and sustainably reduce demand for critical non-battery materials. Technical advances center on Lightweight Metals and Composites, offering the highest weight reduction potential. Research in Propulsion Materials aims to improve electrified powertrains. The strategic impact is reducing lifecycle GHG emissions through optimized vehicle […]
The VTO drives applied R&D to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in transportation by 2050, focusing on the gap between basic science and commercial development. Key priorities include accelerating battery technology, optimizing vehicle/grid integration, and developing modal decarbonization plans. Technical advances involve coordinating partnerships across major sectors and implementing the Petroleum Equivalency Factor (PEF) Final Rule. […]
Ariel Green offers specialized Technology Performance Insurance (TPI) for clean energy projects, focused on the transition to Net Zero. TPI is an investment-grade policy offering capacity up to $200 million per risk. This financial technology backstops warranties, validates complex technology risk, and provides long-term output cover. TPI accelerates project financing by mitigating intrinsic, contractual, and […]
The DORMA program focuses R&D on efficient utilization of renewable fuels, hydrogen, and e-fuels to achieve deep GHG emission cuts across multiple heavy-duty sectors. Technology accomplishments include demonstrating 95% ammonia substitution in marine engines, yielding an 85% CO2 eq reduction. Future work is heavily focused on increasing R&D for Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines (H2ICE), advancing […]
This project links the POLARIS, GTT, and TEMPO national modeling tools to assess the national impacts of community-level, convenience-focused decarbonization strategies. This strategic connection extends high-fidelity regional analysis to the nationwide county level. The resulting quantitative insights help communities optimize investments in highly-ranked strategies like Land Use and Travel Demand Management. This informs multi-objective decisions […]
This project develops “Pathways to Net Zero Mobility” by creating computational models (e.g., Shared Automated Vehicle, SAV) to evaluate system-level impacts of decarbonization strategies across connectivity, electrification, and multimodal operations. Utilizing the POLARIS framework, the research informs regional planning and policy. Analysis shows transit is critical to mobility, with service removal causing substantial economic and […]
