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Cool Planet successfuly completes road test of cellulosic bio-gasoline blend

Green Car Congress

Cool Planet Energy Systems, a developer of small-scale biorefineries which convert non-food biomass into gasoline, jet fuel, and soil-enhancing biochar, has completed a joint vehicle road test with Ventura County, CA. Officials there ran a 5% blend of Cool Planet’s renewable, low-carbon gasoline for six weeks during their normal operations.

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Renewable fuels and biochar company Cool Planet closes on $100M Series D financing

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The company’s process also produces a biochar-based product called CoolTerra that has the capability of making the fuel “carbon negative,” reversing the consequences of CO 2 build-up from fossil fuels, the company says. This excess carbon is highly porous and has beneficial water and nutrient retaining capabilities.

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UPS announces renewable diesel agreements with Neste, REG and Solazyme; up to 46M gallons over next 3 years

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Bio-based feedstocks from fats, plant oils and waste residues are converted to renewable diesel using advanced refining technologies. Advanced alternative fuels like renewable diesel are an important part of our strategy to reduce the carbon emissions impact of our fleet. In 2014, we achieved a 14.1% trillion.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Most recently, he implemented strategies that secured approximately $30 million in funding for local government entities and non-profits in California, Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, and the District of Columbia. In my conversations, I focus primarily on the overall total cost of ownership and I have encouraged some friends to convert.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Most recently, he implemented strategies that secured approximately $30 million in funding for local government entities and non-profits in California, Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, and the District of Columbia. In my conversations, I focus primarily on the overall total cost of ownership and I have encouraged some friends to convert.