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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. Optimized Populus Feedstocks and Novel Enzyme Systems for a BC Bioenergy Sector. million (US$7.2-million)

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Toyota Mirai fuel cell rated with EPA-estimated 67 mpge

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Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz announced the EPA-estimated performance figures at the Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado. Mirai is the only electric vehicle on the market that tops the 300-mile (483 km) range milestone. The Tesla Model S offers up to 270 miles.).

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