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LOS ANGELES, June 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), and Opus 12 today announced they have demonstrated further advancement of a new electrochemical technology that converts the carbon dioxide content in raw biogas to pipeline-quality renewable natural gas, a critical improvement in the science of upgrading waste emissions to renewable gas. The single-step process is designed to use renewable electricity, and thus also provides a way for long-term storage of excess wind and solar power. The twelve-month research and development effort was funded by SoCalGas and PG&E and builds on the success of an initial feasibility study in 2018.
Raw biogas is produced from the anaerobic breakdown of waste from sources like landfills, sewage, and dairy farms. It contains roughly 60 percent methane (the main component of natural gas), and 40 percent carbon dioxide. While current biogas upgrading technology removes the carbon dioxide from biogas, this new technology captures the carbon dioxide and converts it into additional renewable fuel.
"This cutting-edge method of using renewable electricity to convert carbon dioxide in biogas to renewable natural gas in a single-step process is significant to SoCalGas," said Yuri Freedman, SoCalGas' senior director of business development. "As we work to meet California's ambitious climate goals, emissions-reducing innovations like these will help us protect the environment by providing a reliable carbon-neutral fuel."
"PG&E is deeply committed to meeting California's bold vision for a sustainable energy future in a reliable and cost-effective manner for customers. We continue to work toward advancing innovation that provides new possibilities in our quest to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and find alternative sources of carbon-neutral fuel. We are very proud to be part of this collaboration with Opus 12 and SoCalGas," said PG&E's Manager of Innovation and Research and Development, Francois Rongere.
Opus 12, a clean-energy startup with its origins at Stanford University and the prestigious Cyclotron Road program at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, has created a new proprietary Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) electrolyzer that uses electricity to convert water and carbon dioxide into renewable natural gas in one step. The technology differs from those that use microorganisms.
For Tokyo Auto Salon 2017, famed Japanese aero parts manufacturer Varis debuted their Magnum Opus full carbon fiber front lip spoiler for the 2017+ R35 Nissan GT-R. Varis is one of leaders for high-quality aftermarket aero parts, and their pieces are renowned specifically for their OEM-like fit.
Vibration and resonance control also go to new heights with OPUS Speaker Cable. The components that comprise each network are encased in electrically neutral epoxy and then surrounded by a massive carbon fiber network housing that has been contoured specifically for the purpose of reducing standing wave reflections. Carbon fiber is nonmagnetic, light, and stiff. The thinner, stronger network housing provides a large cavity for damping epoxy loading, and the non-magnetic qualities of carbon fiber allow the free and full expansion of electromagnetic fields thereby freeing your system to reveal micro dynamics and harmonic music information more accurately.
A thick carbon fiber sheet embedded in epoxy resin stiffens and damps vibrations in the custom-machined, constrained-layer damped acrylic carapace platform. Isolation feet stabilize the carapace platform and also reduce resonances and vibrational interference. Acrylic platform fasteners have a specific torque pressure and bore deeply into the epoxy-loaded carapace to further reduce the effects of resonances and vibrations.
Ever-evolving carbon policies such as Cap and Trade, Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Renewable Portfolio Standards, Renewable Fuel Standard and regional carbon emissions reduction programs impose a growing influence on pricing in traditional fuel and power markets.
Additional Details relating to the Baseline Emissions calculations.
This is the first time we have reported our carbon footprint, so this calculation establishes our baseline.
The year is based on our Financial Year and runs May-April.
The following environmental management measures and projects have been completed or implemented since the 2019 baseline. The carbon emission reduction achieved by these schemes equates to 15.97 tCO2e, a 19.53% reduction against the 2019 baseline and the measures will be in effect when performing the contract.
OP1 can produce cost-competitive chemicals and fuels from carbon dioxide at small and large scales. The development team previously demonstrated the production of 16 products from this carbon dioxide, including a precursor to plastic (ethylene), a precursor to diesel fuel (syngas), renewable methane, ethanol, and refrigerant (ethylene glycol), acetone, propanol, and formic acid.
The developers have collaborated with a world-leading systems integrator to develop a commercial OP1 carbon monoxide generator, which will be a modular system that can accommodate a range of carbon dioxide input volumes. The developers say that such a device could be scaled for the $25 billion carbon monoxide and syngas market, potentially providing the U.S. manufacturing industry with a renewable source of carbon-based chemical products. Long term, the device could be used to produce carbon-neutral liquid fuels.
Opus is the bike brand for Canadian distributor Outdoor Gear Canada (OGC), one of the oldest and most respected companies in Canada. Over the years, OGC has distributed some of the top brands in the bike world - they were the first Canadian distributor for Specialized, brought in Mavic, Kryptonite, Blackburn, Avocet, Oakley, BMC, and many more. It is a company that has always been associated with quality products.
Some years ago, they decided it was time to start designing their own bikes and, as you might expect, they didn't go for low end generic ones. Although possibly more known for their Opus mountain bikes and hybrid/city bikes [see our review of the Cervin Here], Opus actually first began with a road program in 2000-2001.
There are six lines in the Road program, with Vivace as the carbon frame competition line. We tested the entry level Vivace 4.0, which is a mechanical Shimano Ultegra bike with a suggested retail of $3225. The three models above share the same frame and fork, with the equipment spec moving up to Ultegra Di2 electronic (Vivace 3.0, $4830), Dura Ace mechanical (Vivace 2.0, $6420) and Dura Ace Di2 electronic (Vivace 1.0, $8640).
By spec, the Vivace 4.0 is excellent value. It offers the full Ultegra 11-speed group - none of the down-spec'd crank or brakes that are sometimes slipped in to meet a price point. The Mavic Kysrium Equipe WTS wheels are also a more expensive model than almost everything else at the same price range with a carbon frameset and fork. Easton bars and stem, an Opus-branded carbon seatpost, FSA bottom bracket and Mavic Aksion Comp tires all contribute to make this bike a standout on paper. It is also gorgeous to look at, in a matte black with stripes of light grey and white as highlights.
However, paper specs are just the starting point. I have ridden bikes that can't be beaten for price, but ride like a piece of lumpen lead. Happily, that is not the case with the Vivace 4.0. This is a thoroughly competent bike, well balanced for all around riding. It climbs smoothly, descends well and is not marked with any bad habits. Riding this bike, I got out of it exactly what I put into it.
If this sounds like I'm damning with faint praise, it shouldn't. While Opus calls the Vivace their competition line, it should not be confused with the sort of bikes that are used at the Tour de France / WorldTour level. OGC / Opus doesn't have the budget for engineers, technology or pro rider feedback that the big name brands do. So, while some companies can boast of private wind tunnels and double-digit dedicated engineer staffs, that comes at a cost. For example, the frame alone of the Cervelo R5 (not even their most expensive model) retails for $5000.
The Vivace 4.0 will suit the occasional racer, the enthusiast Gran Fondo rider, the somewhat budget-conscious cyclist who is, nonetheless, demanding a bike that offers the most up-to-date components and non-compromising performance.
To me, the Vivace 4.0 and 3.0 are the best picks in the line, since the 1.0 and 2.0 start to get into the higher price points where people will expect brand name status as well as performance. To use a sports car analogy - the Vivace 4.0 is the Mazda Miata, not the Ferrari. The Miata, don't forget, is fun, affordable and the best selling sports car in history...
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Originally launched under the name Obtainium in 2014,[9]and later known as Opus 12,[10]Twelve was officially founded in 2015 by Dr. Kendra Kuhl, Dr. Etosha Cave, and Nicholas Flanders.[1] The company was part of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's first Cyclotron Road cohort, an incubator program that aids in the creation of environmentally beneficial companies.[11] [8][12] Since then, it has won multiple awards including the Keeling Curve prize,[13] Ocean Exchange's WW Orcelle award,[14] the Roddenberry prize,[15] and Forbes' Change the World competition.[16][17]In 2021, Twelve received $57 million in series A funding;[10] the company has also received funding through SBIR grants for projects involving CO2 conversion. This includes generating products such as carbon monoxide, polyethylene, ethanol, ethylene, methane, and jet fuel.[18]
Nicholas Flanders describes the company's technology as "industrial photosynthesis" to create jet fuel and diesel from carbon dioxide.[20][21] Their technology has been shown to convert CO2 from raw biogas into carbon neutral methane.[22][23]
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