NextEnergy, in partnership with Wayne State University (WSU), announced this month the creation of a National Biofuel Energy Lab to be located in NextEnergy\'s new facility in TechTown Detroit. Opening later this year, the first-of-its kind lab will accelerate research and development of biodiesel alternative fuel through a $2 million US Department of Energy grant. The lab will provide a biodiesel knowledge base, forming a solid technical foundation for the development of future fuels of this type. Wayne State professors, graduate students and Ph. D. candidates from the school\'s College of Engineering will conduct the day-to-day research and experiments carried out in the lab. WSU College of Engineering Professors Simon Ng and Naeim Henein will manage lab activity.