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Global Clean Energy buys Bakersfield refinery for $40M, converting to produce renewable diesel

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through a subsidiary, has purchased Alon Bakersfield Properties, Inc., The total cash consideration paid to Delek US Holdings for the purchase was $40 million. Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Delek US Holdings, Inc. and the owner of the Alon Bakersfield Refinery.

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Where Your Author Owns a Used BMW Convertible for a Year

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It seems only a couple of months ago I reported on my experience traveling from Cincinnati to Nashville to purchase the 2010 BMW Z4, thus satisfying a used convertible car search that lasted for a year and a half. Additionally, BMW doesn’t officially sell badges for the side of the Z4, they want you to buy the mounting assembly.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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While purchasing a brand-new electric car might not be feasible for everyone due to its higher upfront costs, people are looking for alternatives. converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. Some of them are not available for individuals to buy. by this converter kit.

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Delta Air Lines signs 75 MGPY for 7 years SAF deal with Gevo; oneworld Alliance members plan to buy 200 MGPY

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The agreement replaces the existing agreement signed with Delta in 2019 to purchase 10 million gallons per year and bolsters Delta’s commitment to incorporating SAF into its operations. These feedstocks can then be converted, in some cases, to high-value nutritional products and energy-dense liquid hydrocarbons, including SAF.

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J.D. Power: EV consideration in US is up but skepticism still exists

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Auto shoppers in America are more likely than ever before to consider buying a fully electric vehicle (EV), and new EV entries are responsible for much of the added consideration. Though the study findings show a shift in favor of EVs, about 76% of new-vehicle shoppers say they are not ‘very likely’ to consider buying one.

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Only 2% of Tesla Full Self-Driving trial users end up buying it, credit card data show

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According to credit card data, only about 2% of the Tesla owners who used Full Self-Driving in the free month trial ended up buying it after. The automaker tried to increase the take rate of FSD with the new version by making more people try it with the free trial, and then tempting them to buy or subscribe to it with the price reduction.

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Amyris to buy Draths

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ICIS Green Chemicals reports that, according to a filing with the SEC, renewable fuels and chemicals company Amyris is buying Michigan-based Draths Corporation for an undisclosed sum. The Lansing Journal reported on 18 October that the Draths had been purchased and will lay off all but two of its 40 employees.

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