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Brazil’s UNICA opposes EPA’s proposed RFS changes; says sugarcane ethanol can meet volume requirements

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As a result of Brazil’s long-term commitment to sugarcane ethanol, Brazilian sugarcane ethanol producers have supplied the majority of the US’ undifferentiated advanced biofuels since EPA began implementing the RFS, writes UNICA’s Leticia Phillips, UNICA’s North American representative, in a blog post. exports was 680 million gallons in 2006.

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GE Commercializing New, Tough Ceramic Composite Materials for Gas Turbines in Aviation and Energy

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A pair of videos embedded in a post on the GE Global Research blog shows the catastrophic failure of the silicon carbide material compared to the resilience of the CMC material. Melt Infiltrated CMCs (HiPerComp) for Gas Turbine Applications (2006).

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American Le Mans Series Introduces Green Dream Team

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The drivers comprising the Green Dream Team represent five distinct voices of varying initiatives in a movement that began in 2006. These will include Green Tech Talks to fans at track, promotional events and media messaging outlets such as in-broadcast telecasts, blogs, Twitter and various website initiatives.

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Governor Pataki On Board

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T his story comes from the Energy Blog. Thanks to Green Car Congress for the tip. Taken from the press release , New York Governor's Office, August 2, 2006 Become a Partner today. New York to Convert 600 Hybrids to PHEVs New York Governor George E. Pataki and Senate Majority Leader Joseph L.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? New 100K Club Member RAV4EV in Japan Newsletter Vol. 2 PIA Meets CARB Move CARB Forward AltCar Expo 2007 Arnold Amped Up? 100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol. 1 $100,000 Grant Moving in the Right Direction? htm Advocates of the Th!

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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This opinion piece originally appeared in the Field-to-Pump blog, published by Renergie, Inc. ]. Donovan on 22 March 2006 for the purpose of raising capital to develop, construct, own and operate a network of ten ethanol plants in the parishes of the State of Louisiana which were devastated by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. by Brian J.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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While they may provide useful input in the development stages and it is easily accessible, solely relaying on message boards and blogs for guidance is dangerous. But further reading on the site pointed out issues with relying on the web.

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