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Firestone Race Tires made with guayule rubber make INDYCAR debut; commercial use of guayule rubber in tires by 2030

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As part of its commitment to accelerating the use of sustainable technologies in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) has developed an all-new race tire with a sidewall made with natural rubber derived from the guayule desert shrub. Bridgestone aims to commercialize use of guayule rubber in tires by 2030.

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DOE awarding $75K to Cirba to expand battery recycling as part of $2.8B funding

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Cirba Solutions (previously Retriev Solutions, LLC), will receive $74,999,925 to support the expansion and upgrading of Cirba Solutions’ existing lithium-ion recycling facility in Lancaster, Ohio.

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Super Bowl LVIII Automotive Commercial Live-ish Blog

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dating a large guy from Ohio, and if I'm reading the latest conspiracy theories correctly, the outcome of both this couple's love life and the final score of the game will have significant impact on the outcome of the presidential election? Thus our subject this evening–the automotive commercials that will be airing throughout the contest.

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SG Preston planning $400M, 120M gpy renewable diesel plant in Ohio

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SG Preston (SGP) announced the planned development of a 120-million gallon per year renewable diesel facility in Lawrence County, Ohio. Pre-engineering studies for the facility are expected to begin in September 2014, with commercial operations targeted for 2017. Delbert LeTang, CEO of SG Preston.

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Lordstown Motors continues cash flow woes, sells Ohio plant to iPhone manufacturer Foxconn

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Lordstown Motors, an electric vehicle startup based in Ohio, has announced that it has agreed in principle to work jointly on electric vehicle programs with iPhone manufacturer Hon Hai Technology Group, more commonly known as Foxconn. Don’t hesitate to contact us with tips!

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New Airbus-backed aerospace R&D consortium in Ohio to focus on advanced materials

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Airbus is working through the NCC to develop a research and development consortium of Ohio aerospace suppliers, incubators, and universities to develop next-generation products for use in Airbus’ new fleet.

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Lordstown Motors Begins Production of Endurance Electric Pickup Truck

Electric Cars Report

Electric truck maker Lordstown Motors has started commercial production of its Endurance full-size pickup truck, and provided a business update. The company has so far built two trucks for customers at its Foxconn EV Ohio plant. It expects to complete a third truck shortly.

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