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Gevo enters definitive off-take agreement with Sasol Chemical Industries Limited for renewable isobutanol

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Gevo and Sasol Chemical Industries Limited (Sasol) have entered into a definitive commercial isobutanol off-take agreement commencing in 2012. Gevo broke ground on the its Luverne, MN retrofit on 31 May 2011 and construction is proceeding on schedule. In June 2011, Gevo and Toray Industries, Inc. In June 2011, Lanxess Inc.

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One North East and Nissan Sign Definitive Agreement on EV Rollout; 619 Free Charging Points by 2011 in North East England, Support for 3kW, 7kW and 50kW Charges

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entered the next phase of their partnership by signing a definitive agreement which sets out a road map for the roll-out of electric vehicles and infrastructure in North East England. The Definitive Agreement also includes One North East’s commitment to a £2.4 Regional Development Agency One North East and Nissan Motor Co.,

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General Motors And Tengzhong Sign Definitive Agreement For Sale Of HUMMER

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Ltd (Tengzhong) have entered into a definitive agreement that will allow Tengzhong to acquire GM’s HUMMER brand. Under the terms of the definitive agreement, the buyer will acquire the ownership of the HUMMER brand, trademark and tradenames, as well as specific IP license rights necessary for the manufacture of HUMMER vehicles.

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Next Fuel, Inc. signs definitive agreement to field test coal-to-gas technology in China; Chinese partner makes strategic investment

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Field testing is scheduled to begin by the end of July 2011. If the field tests are successful, the parties intend to negotiate a definitive long term license agreement. Next Fuel, Inc., Shares issued in the investment are subject to contractual lock-up restrictions and regulatory restrictions on re-sales.

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German researches conclude EU rapeseed biodiesel extremely unlikely to meet current definition of sustainability

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We are using the same methodology used in a previous paper on palm oil biodiesel (Pehnelt and Vietze 2011) and adjust the background data and scenarios to the common conditions and supply chains of rapeseed biodiesel production in Europe. —Pehnelt and Vietze (2012). esterification) compared to the average values and pathways.

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Lexus LF-Gh Hybrid Concept to debut at 2011 New York International Auto Show

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Lexus announced that the LF-Gh hybrid concept will make its world debut at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. Through this, the definition of L-Finesse, the marque’s design philosophy since 2001, has been refined and evolved to include a bolder, more distinct projection of what a luxury car could become in a modern world.

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Amsterdam and Renault-Nissan Partner on EVs; Targeting Sales of 1,000 EVs by End of 2011

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The City of Amsterdam (the Netherlands) has signed a Definitive Agreement with the Renault-Nissan Alliance to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles. Among the specific targets agreed by both parties is a determination to register at least 1,000 EV sales by the end of 2011. Deliveries of the Fluence Z.E. and Kangoo Express Z.E

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