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BioAmber receives C$7M grant from SDTC; switch to 2nd gen yeast

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has secured a C$7-million grant from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). This grant comes in addition to the $7.5-million million grant that SDTC provided to BioAmber Sarnia in 2012. When completed in early 2015, the Sarnia plant will be the world’s largest succinic acid production facility. Earlier post.).

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EPA grants waiver for California’s Advanced Clean Car Program

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally granted a California Air Resources Board (CARB) request for a waiver of preemption for its Advanced Clean Car (ACC) regulations. The LEVIII amendments establish more stringent criteria and GHG emission standards starting with the 2015 and 2017 MYs, respectively. Earlier post.)

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DOE extends terms of ARRA grant to UQM for 2 years

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million US Department of Energy Grant under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to accelerate the deployment of the next generation of electric vehicles. The period of performance for the program has been extended from 3 years to 5 years, extending the scheduled completion date to 12 January 2015. UQM Technologies, Inc.

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UK government extends Plug-In Car Grant to vans for up to $12,300

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This is an extension of the Plug-In Car Grant which offers 25%—up to £5,000 (US$7,700)—to motorists buying a new plug-in car. Ministers have also re-confirmed there is funding secured for this grant until 2015. —Transport Minister Norman Baker. Applications can be received at any time.

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UK to invest $841M from 2015-2020 to boost ultra low emission vehicle industry

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The UK government announced plans to invest £500 million (US$841 million) between 2015 and 2020 to boost the ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV) industry and help drivers both afford and feel confident using electric cars. Consumer grants. LowCVP 2014-2015 workplan. The automotive industry is worth £11.2 billion (US$18.8

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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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A123 Systems has been the recipient of a number of state and federal grants and tax incentives. million grant awarded under the US Department of Energy (DOE) Battery Initiative to support manufacturing expansion of new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facilities in Michigan. State of Michigan Center of Energy and Excellence Grant.

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US DOE progress report says 1M plug-ins by 2015 ambitious but achievable; not likely to be constrained by production capacity

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has released One Million Electric Vehicles by 2015 , a short status report on advances in deployment and progress to date in meeting President Obama’s goal of putting one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) on the road by 2015. Estimated US supply of PEVs from 2011-2015. Ford Focus EV.

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