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Ion-exchange membrane company Ionomr Innovations closes US$15M Series A

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Ionomr Innovations, a developer of ion-exchange membranes and polymers for the hydrogen economy, closed a $15-million Series A funding round with lead investors Shell Ventures and Finindus, joined by Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV), NGIF Cleantech Ventures and Pallasite Ventures.

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Novvi LLC begins production of 100% renewable base oils & process oils

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Novvi LLC announced the successful start-up of its Deer Park, TX plant, where it is manufacturing and marketing 100% renewable base oils ( NovaSpec Base Oils ) for the lubricants industry, and 100% renewable process oils for polymer, adhesives, and personal care industries. Novvi is a joint venture of Amyris, Inc.,

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Mascoma Announces Feedstock Processing and Lignin Supply Agreement with Chevron Technology Ventures; Chevron Working on Converting Lignin to Hydrocarbon Fuel Components

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Mascoma Corporation has entered into a feedstock processing and lignin supply agreement with Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV), a division of Chevron USA, Inc. Chevron and lignin for fuels. Chevron says tests have shown that this produced water does not inhibit the lignin conversion. Jim Flatt, President of Mascoma.

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Gevo’s isobutanol receives EPA fuel registration

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There are two listings for the butanol isomer n -butanol in the directory, from Chevron Oronite and Cobalt Technologies.). Gevo’s isobutanol can be used directly as a specialty chemical, as a gasoline and jet fuel blendstock, and through conversion into plastics, fibers, rubber and other polymers. Earlier post.). Patrick Gruber.

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DOE awarding $72M to 27 projects to develop and advance carbon capture technologies, including direct air capture

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Chevron Natural Gas Carbon Capture Technology Testing Project. Chevron USA. Georgia Tech Research Corporation plans to develop and test MIL-101(Cr)-based sorbents in the form of powders, in composite polymer/MOF fibers and on the surface of monoliths. DOE Funding: $1,499,954; Non-DOE Funding: $375,000; Total: $1,874,954.

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LS9 raises $30M to support commercialization

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All previous investors also participated in the round, including; Flagship Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners and CTTV Investments LLC, the venture capital arm of Chevron Technology Ventures LLC. The company also recently appointed Ed Dineen as President and CEO.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery and a 60 horsepower, 44.5 The lithium-ion polymer battery pack is replenished through plug-in charging and regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. kW electric motor. Stylish lines.

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