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Dyadic International expands license agreement With Abengoa

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million for an expansion of its rights under the non-exclusive license agreement the parties entered into in February 2009. Abengoa will have the right to work with third party sublicensees to further develop C1 enzymes. Abengoa Bioenergy New Technologies, Inc. has agreed to pay Dyadic International, Inc., Earlier post.).

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Volkswagen 1.4-Liter TSI TwinCharger Named International Engine of the Year, Green Engine of Year

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Volkswagen won the overall 2009 International Engine of the Year Award—the first time the company took the top award—with its 1.4-liter The 11 th annual International Engine of the Year Award ceremony took place at Engine Expo 2009 in Stuttgart, Germany on 17 June. International Engine of the Year Awards 2009 Winners.

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EU Parliament Approves 2012 Tire Efficiency Ratings

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Members of the European Parliament last week approved regulations that will require replacement tires for cars as well as light- and heavy-duty vehicles (C1, C2, and C3 tires) to carry energy efficiency labels as of 1 November 2012. Tullo, “ Stretching Tires’ Magic Triangle ”, C&EN 16 November 2009, 87, 46, 10-14.

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Toyota Prius named WhatGreenCar of the Year

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The title of WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2009 has been awarded to the ‘next generation’ Toyota Prius, due to be launched in the UK on 1 st August 2009. The judging was completely independent and showcased the most innovative green cars available to drive in the UK during 2009.

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NASA-led analysis characterizes the impact of jet fuel composition on emitted aerosols

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Using data gathered during four different, comprehensive ground tests conducted over the past decade, researchers from NASA and their colleagues have statistically analyzed the impact of jet fuel properties on aerosols emitted by the NASA Douglas DC-8 CFM56-2-C1 engines burning 15 different aviation fuels. —Moore et al. Richard H.

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