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Consortium for Algal Biofuel Commercialization releases final report on 6-year project

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The Consortium for Algal Biofuel Commercialization (CAB-Comm), led by the University of California, San Diego, has released its final report , detailing the accomplishments and contributions achieved in its six years of operation. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

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SDG&E is a regulated public utility that services San Diego and southern Orange counties. SDG&E tested the performance of two 2007-model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids, using a Hymotion 5 kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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First minimal synthetic bacterial cell designed and constructed by scientists at Venter Institute and Synthetic Genomics; 473 genes

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University of California, San Diego National Center for Microscopy and Imaging Research; James F. The team concludes that a major outcome of this minimal cell program are new tools and semi-automated processes for whole genome synthesis. Gibson, Vice President, DNA Technologies, SGI; Associate Professor, JCVI. Ellisman, Ph.D.,

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DOE to re-fund Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis with $75M for solar fuels R&D

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Success could ultimately drive commercial development of solar-fuel systems designed from inception to be easily deployable almost anywhere. Additional partners include SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory; the University of California, Irvine; and the University of California, San Diego.

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"Spirit of DC" PHEV All Around America Update. from EVJerry back in DC with the "Spirit" Hanging out at the Beach!

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And there is Robb Protheroe's offer to integrate the new Li-ion battery pack with the PluginSupply kit and system, once shipped by DPS to Petaluma, CA. DPS is building commercial battery packs from smart universal battery modules ("UBM(TM)") as building block. See also 11 October email exchange below. The "RVJerry" Rationale: 1.

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