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Center for Automotive Research awarded Federal grant to study automotive bio-based materials cluster

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The $1,471,800 grant will be shared amongst CAR and its partners, the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC), Macomb/St. The federal grant will enable further development of a bio-based product manufacturing cluster as well as build potential ties and enhance existing relationships with the automotive manufacturing sector.

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Verdezyne Receives Federal Grant to Advance Synthetic Biology Tools

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a privately-held synthetic biology company developing fermentation processes for industrial chemicals and biofuels, has been awarded a $1.7 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy And Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for a period of 1.5 This grant will fund research to progress the role of bioinformatics in synthetic biology.

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CARB adopts new In-Use Locomotive Regulation; zero emissions in state starting in 2030

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Companies will be able to use the funds to purchase, lease, or rent Tier 4 or cleaner locomotives, or for the remanufacture or repower to Tier 4 or cleaner locomotive(s). Funding programs are available, particularly for companies that are taking early action or those looking to go beyond the regulation’s requirements.

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8 Reasons Government Grants Should Include Funding for Level 1 Charging Infrastructure

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As we wait for Congress to fully return from their recess and vote on various legislation, I continue to be extremely concerned about how as much as $10 billion in federal government grants will be be spent on EV charging infrastructure. In short, I’m predicting what I call the “overcharging of America.”.

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A123 Systems 8K filing says substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern; status of grants and incentives

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In addition, the company recorded an inventory charge of approximately US$15.2 The Company is actively engaged in discussions with strategic partners for substantial investments in the Company. In addition, the Company is evaluating various options to raise cash in the capital markets. Earlier post.). million and $0.8

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CEO of failed 350Green charging network pleads guilty to fraud

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The former CEO of electric-car charging network 350 Green pleaded guilty last week to fraudulently obtaining federal grants intended to be used for installation of public charging stations, notably in the Chicago area.

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Peer-to-peer car sharing service Getaround launches in Austin, Texas

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Peer-to-peer car sharing company Getaround announced its official launch in Austin, Texas. This announcement closely follows the company’s February launch in the greater Portland metropolitan area with a $1.7 million federal grant and expands its reach to four major cities.

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