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USDA announces availability of $181M to support development of advanced biofuels projects

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The Biorefinery Assistance Program was created through the 2008 Farm Bill and is administered by USDA Rural Development. Sapphire Energy’s “Green Crude Farm” in Columbus, N.M., million loan guarantee to build a refined alga oil commercial facility. is an example of the use of this program.

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Sapphire Energy and Phillips 66 parter on co-processing of algae crude oil with conventional crude

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We’re looking forward to building a strong relationship with Phillips 66, an established leader in research and development for next generation fuels, who understands the opportunity our Green Crude oil holds as a feasible and sustainable crude oil choice for refiners.

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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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Columbus, Ohio Close: 31 Dec 2009. Reduce GM’s total number of assembly, powertrain and stamping facilities in the US from 47 in 2008 to 34 by the end of 2010 and 33 by 2012. Reduce GM’s total number of assembly, powertrain and stamping facilities in the US from 47 in 2008 to 34 by the end of 2010 and 33 by 2012. Earlier post.)

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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Three years ago, the magazine Popular Mechanics even wrote an article prodding the auto industry for not building the 100 m.p.g. • MORE: "How to Build a 100 Mile-Per-Gallon Car. For years now, inventors and sellers of electric car conversion kits have been blasting traditional automakers for not providing the 100 m.p.g.

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