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Algenol Partners With Valero Services on Algae to Ethanol

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If successful, says Algenol, this collaboration has the potential of resulting in joint venture, commercial scale algae-based facilities and off-take arrangements with a global reach. Valero Energy Corporation is North America’s largest independent petroleum refiner and marketer, with 15 refineries and ten ethanol plants.

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GM Brazil to Invest R$2B in Expansion and New Line of Chevrolet Small Cars

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Included in the investment program is the renewal of the current line of Chevrolet vehicles in 2012, and the launch of a new line of small cars (two models) for Brazil and emerging markets—“Project Onyx.”. The two new models of Project Onyx are scheduled to reach the market from 2012. This will be the second expansion to Gravataí.

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American Le Mans Series Introduces Green Dream Team

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ALMS believes the announcement is the first of its kind in sports addressing the concerns of the global warming, the environment and reducing dependence on foreign fuels and energy sources. The drivers comprising the Green Dream Team represent five distinct voices of varying initiatives in a movement that began in 2006.

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