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Viridos executes agreement with ExxonMobil to help scale algae biofuels toward commercial levels

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earlier known as Synthetic Genomics, has signed a joint development agreement with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company (EMRE) with the intent to bring Viridos’ low-carbon intensity algae biofuels toward commercial levels. Viridos Inc., The development partnership has continued over the years.

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EPA proposes ban on all consumer, most industrial and commercial uses of methylene chloride

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Methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane and DCM, is a volatile chemical used in a wide range of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications such as adhesives, sealants, degreasers, cleaners, and automobile products. Methylene chloride is also used in industrial settings for making other chemicals.

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Hyundai Motor to expand XCIENT fuel cell truck entry into US market

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Hyundai Motor Company plans to ramp up the US commercial vehicle market entry with XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks. Our ultimate goal is to fight climate change and build a sustainable future. —Mark Freymueller, Senior Vice President and Head of Commercial Vehicle Business Innovation at Hyundai Motor Company.

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SK invests in Fulcrum BioEnergy to accelerate production of low-carbon fuel from waste

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Fulcrum produce biofuel on a commercial scale by chemically converting municipal solid waste (MSW) into transportation fuels. has been expanding investments in green businesses and technologies to achieve its goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in response to global climate change. Founded in Pleasanton, Calif.,

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Origin Materials launches Net Zero Automotive Program with Ford; carbon-negative PET

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The assessment studies Origin products across four environmental criteria: climate change; ecosystem quality, resource consumption; and human health. kg CO 2 eq/kg CMF; -1.7 kg CO 2 eq/kg HTC; -1.5 kg CO 2 eq/kg furfural; -1.4 kg CO 2 eq/kg levulinic acid.

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Universal Hydrogen secures additional $62M in financing to accelerate first test flight of hydrogen-powered regional aircraft to 2022

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The green hydrogen for the flight will be supplied using Universal Hydrogen’s modular fuel capsules that enable the delivery of hydrogen from the point of production directly to the aircraft using the existing freight network and airport cargo handling equipment without the need for any new infrastructure.

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Cummins to acquire Meritor in $3.7B deal

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Cummins has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Meritor, a global leader of drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket and electric powertrain solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. Climate change is the existential crisis of our time and this acquisition accelerates our ability to address it.