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USC study shows promising potential for giant-kelp-based biofuel with depth-cycling approach

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which has a commercial interest in the research and contributed part of its $2.6-million million federal grant to cover the cost of the USC Wrigley Institute study. The research was supported by ARPA-E, US Department of Energy Award Number DE-AR0000689 and by Marine BioEnergy, Inc., Navarrete, Diane Y. Reed, David W.

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DOE Inspector General review finds automotive Li-ion battery maker LG Chem Michigan misused Recovery Act funds; DOE management, low market demand contributory

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The problems we identified occurred, in large part, due to grant monitoring issues with LG Chem Michigan and the Department. The problems identified occurred, in large part, due to grant monitoring issues with LG Chem Michigan and DOE, the review found. LG Chem Michigan), formerly Compact Power, Inc., OAS-RA-13-10) ?.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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In addition, opportunities exist for the Northeast Corridor (Washington, Baltimore, Wilmington, Philadelphia, Newark, New York City, New Haven, Providence, Boston) to compete for funds for improvements to the existing high-speed rail service, and for establishment and upgrades to passenger rail services in other parts of the country.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Department of Energys Transportation Electrification stimulus program for a federal grant that would enable a nationwide demonstration fleet with the United States Postal Service (USPS) * Potential partnership with USPS to include infrastructure support from ConEd, Duke Energy, DTE Energy and Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Washington, D.C.,

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