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Pike Research forecasts global biofuels market to double by 2012 to $185.3B

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Meanwhile, aviation and marine fuel demand could add 200 BGPY or more to global transportation fuel demand by 2021.despite Governments are expected to retreat from stimulus investment highs, shifting financing. Cellulosic biofuels progress likely to disappoint through 2015/2016, leading to the further.

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GE to Open Sodium-Metal Halide Battery Plant in New York

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The battery business will be a part of GE Transportation and will serve customers in the rail, marine, mining, telecommunications and utility sectors. The announcement coincides with GE’s submission this week for federal stimulus dollars from the US Department of Energy. The initial investment in the factory will be $100 million.

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Pike Research forecasts global biofuels market value to double to $185B by 2021

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Meanwhile, aviation and marine fuel demand could add 200 BGPY or more to global transportation fuel demand by 2021. Governments are expected to retreat from stimulus investment highs, shifting financing. Cellulosic biofuels progress likely to disappoint through 2015/2016, leading to the further. retrenchment among investors.

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The Race to Plug-In Hybrids Is On

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This event, which will take place at the Marines’ Memorial Club and Hotel, is a new high-level Conference focused on delivering a unique insight into the best investments plays, and offering a robust setting for growing relationships and making deals.

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

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more than 50% of demand—will be available for passenger cars, given the potential demand for biofuels from other sectors, such as goods vehicles, aviation, marine, power and heavy industry. There is also uncertainty as to whether large amounts of (sustainably produced) biofuels—i.e.

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