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Hydro-Québec grants an exploitation license and partners with Nouveau Monde Graphite to develop materials for Li-ion batteries

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NMG’s financing. NMG expects to be able to file shortly all required documentation to satisfy the conditional acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange. HQ will assist NMG in the small-scale industrialization of its process in its demonstration plant in Saint-Michel-des-Saints. per unit for an aggregate gross proceeds of $2,000,000.

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Saab Automobile enters agreement with Hawtai Motor Group on strategic partnership

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in financing ( earlier post ), conditionally secures medium-term funding and includes financing in the form of subscription agreements in the amount of €150 million (US$222 million) as well as a strategic alliance for China including joint ventures on manufacturing, technology and distribution. Spyker Cars N.V.

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Cellulosic fuels company KiOR reveals “substantial doubts” about its viability; funding needed by 1 April

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Other than that commitment, however, Kior said it has no other near-term sources of financing. Kior said that if it is unsuccessful in finalizing definitive documentation with Khosla on or before 1 April 2014—i.e., In addition, it must make specified investments within Mississippi by 31 December 2015, including an aggregate $500.0

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Deutsche Bank CCA report highlights Chinese global leadership toward a low-carbon economy; 12th Five-Year Plan

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The spending in the 12th Five Year Plan for the period 2011 through 2015 represents 60% of the investment capital allocated for the decade. The Draft Plan establishes goals for 2015, in addition to many of the 2020 targets already announced. hectares and high-speed rail is targeted to expand by 47,000 km between now and 2015.

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KiOR seeks to double cellulosic fuels production at Columbus plant; $50M in from Khosla for Columbus II

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KiOR also announced that it has received commitments, subject only to negotiation and execution of final documentation, from Khosla Ventures and Vinod Khosla for an aggregate commitment of up to $50 million as the cornerstone investor for the Columbus II project and to meet the its ongoing liquidity needs. Earlier post.). —Fred Cannon.

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Climate Talks End In Copenhagen Accord; Countries Settle On Non- Binding 2 ºC Warming Limit

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As heads of state convened, an abbreviated document was hurriedly produced to minimize sticking points and shopped around among leaders of developed countries. The accord will not become an official United Nations document unless unanimous approval is secured. Emissions Reduction Targets Shuttled To The Side. degrees Celsius.

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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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This Action Plan is based on four pillars: investing in advanced technologies and financing innovation; improving market conditions; enhancing global competitiveness; and investing in human capital and skills and softening the. However, the document notes, while Horizon 2020 will provide the general framework for transport research and.