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Pike Research forecasts surge in investment and growth in advanced biorefineries through 2022

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Growth in advanced biorefinery infrastructure will be moderate through 2015 as new commercial facilities seek to demonstrate viability at scale and government support retreats from post-stimulus highs across the United States, Europe, and China. —“Industrial Biorefineries”. Earlier post.).

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

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In certain European countries, such as Italy or the UK , passenger vehicle sales even dropped as much as 95-97%. In Italy, data from the Italian Foreign Car Maker Association highlights that car registration for gas and diesel-powered vehicles fell by 97.5% As the automotive market takes a dive, EVs show strength.

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Nissan plans to start selling electric car in Seattle next year

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The city has not committed to buying plug-in cars, although it is modifying some hybrid Toyota Priuses to be plug-ins, Nickels said. "We Davids said his family meets its need for longer trips by also owning a hybrid Prius. "I We will take a look at the products and see how they meet our business needs."

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