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CEO of failed 350Green charging network pleads guilty to fraud

Green Car Reports

The former CEO of electric-car charging network 350 Green pleaded guilty last week to fraudulently obtaining federal grants intended to be used for installation of public charging stations, notably in the Chicago area.

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Solazyme announces successful commissioning of integrated renewable oil production biorefinery in Peoria, Illinois

Green Car Congress

Solazyme has been running routine fermentations at commercial scale since 2007 and began running fermentation operations at the Peoria facility in Q4 2011. Solazyme uses heterotrophic microalgae—i.e., they grow in the dark (in fermenters) by consuming sugars.

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California state fleet reduces petroleum consumption 13% compared to 2003

Green Car Congress

In 2010, DGS partnered with Propel Fuels on a State and Federal grant opportunity to build 75 E85 alternative fuel stations throughout California. In 2011, the DGS launched a YouTube video educating State drivers about the attributes and availability of alternative fuel vehicles.

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A123 Systems 8K filing says substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern; status of grants and incentives

Green Car Congress

A123 Systems has been the recipient of a number of state and federal grants and tax incentives. million grant awarded under the US Department of Energy (DOE) Battery Initiative to support manufacturing expansion of new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facilities in Michigan. Through 31 December 2011, A123 incurred $216.9

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Li-ion manufacturer Ener1 files pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Green Car Congress

million in federal grant funding under the stimulus package. On 12 December 2011, Ener1 common stock was delisted from NASDAQ. Ener1 says the plan will significantly reduce its debt and provide up to $81 million to recapitalize itself to support its long-term business objectives and strategic plan.

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Feds Offer Free Chargers

Revenge of the Electric Car

A new Federal Grant will enable many electric vehicle early adopters to get their chargers for free. (A Fully funded, the ChargePoint America program would cost $37 million, with some of the shortfall for the actual station installations being addressed, the organizers hope, through state and local grants.&#. A $2,000 value!).

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8 Reasons Government Grants Should Include Funding for Level 1 Charging Infrastructure

EV Adoption

PHEVs: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) currently comprise nearly 37% of all EVs sold in the US since 2011. But for those cars parked all-day or all night, a 120 volt outlet will often be the most cost-effective solution that also provides enough range for an average driver’s daily needs.

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