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Three sustainable marine fuels showcased at Miami International Boat Show

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The North American recreational boating industry showcased three sustainable marine fuels during an opening day event at the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. Since 2000, emissions from marine engines have decreased more than 90% and fuel efficiency has increased more than 40%.

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LG Energy Solution to invest $4.5B+ in own US battery business by 2025, expanding capacity by 70GWh; possible new JV plant with GM

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The Green Field Project will provide the US with a large-scale supply of batteries to increase renewable energy sources across an array of industries, including electric vehicles. All new LG Energy Solution plants in the US will operate using 100 percent renewable energy, reinforcing the company’s dedication to its Green Field Project.

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Ricardo Study Suggests E15 Poses Minimal Risk to MY 1994-2000 Vehicles

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A study by Ricardo for the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) concludes that the adoption of E15 as the blend limit for standard US pump grades of gasoline rather than the current E10 should not adversely affect vehicles manufactured between 1994 and 2000 in terms of their performance and durability based on normal specifications and usage profile.

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ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group report progress in cellulosic biodiesel research

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ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group (REG) announced that by utilizing REG’s patented fermentation technology, the companies’ joint research program has demonstrated the ability to convert sugars from a variety of non-edible biomass sources into biodiesel. Earlier post.). We are excited to take these discoveries to the next level.

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Worldwatch Institute: global biofuel production fell in 2012 for first time since 2000

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In 2012, the combined global production of ethanol and biodiesel fell for the first time since 2000, down 0.4% In Europe, the EU-27 group of countries is subject to a Renewable Energy Directive (RED) that called for 5.75% biofuel content in transportation fuels in 2012. billion of this was in industrial nations and $1.2

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Bolivia chooses ACI Systems as strategic partner to industrialize lithium deposits

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value chain to use the deposits of this raw material for industrial. Potassium and magnesium values are relatively high, chiefly in the range of 2000-20,000 ppm, and the K:Mg ratio is about 1:1. The industrialization phase involves extracting and producing raw materials. world’s largest known deposit of lithium. The company.

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California Energy Commission awards $3M for 100% renewable H2 fueling station

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a $3-million grant to build a new 100% renewable hydrogen fueling station for fuel cell electric vehicles at Hyundai’s hydrogen energy generation and fueling station in Chino, Calif. Powertech and ITM Power will go toward modernizing the facility to meet the latest industry standards for hydrogen generation, storage and dispensing.