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Two Genomic Research Projects in British Columbia Tackle Issues in Emerging Forestry Biofuels Industry

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The poplar tree—the fastest growing tree in North America—is one of the only species that would be ready for harvest by the time the beetle-killed conifers have run out. This research will ultimately create the basis for a poplar-breeding program to fuel the forestry bioenergy sector. million (US$7.2-million) Shawn Mansfield.

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Toyota Mirai fuel cell rated with EPA-estimated 67 mpge

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The new Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle ( earlier post ) will offer an EPA-estimated 67 miles per gallon equivalent (mpge) city/highway/combined when it hits dealerships in California this fall, and an EPA-estimated driving range rating of 312 miles (502 km) on a single fill of hydrogen.

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