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Gevo targeting between $93-$107 million with IPO; more prospective partners

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Gevo uses synthetic biology and chemical technology to convert renewable raw materials into isobutanol and renewable hydrocarbons that can be directly integrated on a “drop in” basis into existing fuel and chemical products. In November 2010, it entered into a non-binding letter of intent with Sasol Chemical Industries Ltd.,

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Renewable Chemicals and Advanced Biofuels Company Gevo Files for IPO; Non-binding Letter of Intent with United Airlines for Renewable Jet Fuel

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Gevo has a low capital cost retrofit strategy for ethanol plants to produce isobutanol for direct use; for use in the production of plastics, materials, rubber and other polymers; and for use in the production of hydrocarbon fuels. Isobutanol for the production of plastics, fibers, rubber and other polymers. Click to enlarge.

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Amyris to expand into Asia and global surfactants via collaboration with Wilmar; targeting NPE market of $1B+ per year

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Upon completion of the feasibility study and subject to the execution of definitive agreements, Amyris and Wilmar anticipate forming a joint venture entity, through which they would manufacture the products to be marketed by Wilmar through its established channels. The joint venture may produce its own Biofene for captive use.

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DOE to award $49.4M for advanced vehicle technologies research; meeting Tier 3 emissions

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For the purposes of this AOI, a carbon fiber composite is defined as a composite that combines carbon fiber with polymer resin. The fibers can be continuous or discontinuous and the resin can be either a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer. System definition. 2010 Baselines. Carbon Fiber Composite Targets. Vehicle system.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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before 2010. Think has even shown a convertible prototype. The modular, front-wheel-drive battery electric car has dent-resistant polymer-plastic body panels mounted on an aluminum frame and a steel chassis. Think is also working closely with the Brussel based Eurelectric , the European union of electricity industry.