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FEBRUARY 3, 2011

The project would convert wood biomass into drop in biofuels such as gasoline and diesel fuel. The first two plants are expected to be in Mississippi, with additional sites planned in Georgia and Texas. The second and third facilities built in Mississippi will be the first two facilities built under the terms of this DOE project.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Utilizing advanced processing capabilities and intricate groove designs, BorgWarner’s latest friction plate technology is proving successful under a widening range of operating conditions and offers the same benefits in torque converter applications.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

is pursuing plans to double production capacity at its Columbus, Mississippi, facility through construction of a second facility incorporating KiOR’s commercially proven technology. KiOR has developed a proprietary catalytic pyrolysis process to convert non-food biomass into drop-in fuels. —Vinod Khosla.

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MARCH 19, 2014

The BFCC process operates at moderate temperatures and pressures to convert biomass in a matter of seconds into a cellulosic crude oil that can be refined using standard refining equipment into cellulosic gasoline and diesel. million under its loan with the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA).

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JANUARY 13, 2014

KiOR has developed a proprietary catalytic pyrolysis process to convert non-food biomass into drop-in fuels. We must drive yield toward and beyond 80 gallons per ton, while reducing product cost per gallon.” —Fred Cannon. To continue to drive R&D to increase yield and operational efficiency and to improve the economics.

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APRIL 3, 2009

Increasing evidence suggests that biomass can be used much more efficiently (and therefore with less environmental impact) through direct combustion to generate electricity and heat, rather than being converted to liquid fuels such as ethanol. Turner et al., A recent study by Air Improvement Resources, Inc.

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