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KiOR receives fuel registration from EPA for renewable diesel

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a next-generation renewable fuels company, has been granted Part 79 (Title 40 CFR Part 79) registration for its Renewable Diesel Blendstock 5 by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The registration, required by manufacturers of motor vehicle fuels by the EPA, must be completed prior to the sale of the product. KiOR, Inc.,

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Maxwell Technologies to receive more than $500K in funding for collaborative energy storage programs

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Maxwell will receive more than $300,000 for collaborative R&D programs with Connecticut-based battery manufacturer Yardney Technical Products, Inc., which has been awarded US federal government Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants in which Maxwell is participating as a key contributor and collaborator.

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Ford Testing Intelligent System for Plug-in Vehicle to Grid Communication to Manage Charging

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The first of the specially equipped plug-in hybrids has been delivered to American Electric Power of Columbus, Ohio. American Electric Power of Columbus, Ohio. Ford recently was selected for two grants from the Department of Energy under its fleet electrification program. This grant will be matched by Ford.

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GM Files Voluntary Chapter 11; Agreements with US Treasury and Canada; New GM Expected in 60-90 Days

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GM Manufacturing Plans. Columbus, Ohio Close: 31 Dec 2009. Close the gap in active worker labor costs compared with transplant auto manufacturers. Warrants granted to the New VEBA to acquire newly issued shares in the New GM equal to 2.5% Tags: Market Background Policy Vehicle Manufacturers. Orion, Mich.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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These projects, selected through a highly competitive process by the Department of Energy (DOE), are intended to accelerate the development of US manufacturing capacity for batteries and electric drive components as well as the deployment of electric drive vehicles. billion in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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