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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

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Xcel Energy has launched a new pilot for customers of five major automakers to make it easier for consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles in Colorado and to charge their EVs at times when renewable energy production is high and demand on the energy grid is low. —Alice Jackson, president, Xcel Energy-Colorado.

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TeraWatt developing I-10 network of electric heavy-duty charging centers

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The I-10 Electric Corridor will consist of multiple facilities, called TeraWatt Charging Centers, that will be spread across California, Arizona, and New Mexico. The TeraWatt Charging Centers are located approximately 150 miles apart to support the mileage range of commercially available electric trucks.

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Solar fuels company Joule teams with DNV GL for commercial validation of CO2-to-fuels production process

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Through the terms of the MoU, DNV GL will provide technology qualification and verification services, including assessments from a commercial perspective to facilitate Joule’s global deployment. This cleared the catalyst for commercial use at the company’s demonstration plant in Hobbs, New Mexico. Earlier post.).

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Sapphire Energy and Institute Of Systems Biology partner on commercial algae production

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Through this partnership, the companies will focus on applying systems biology solutions to algae with the goal of significantly increasing oil yield and improving resistance to crop predators and environmental factors in order to further the advancement of commercialized algae biofuel production.

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Delek sells AltAir renewable diesel/jet business to World Energy for $72M

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The sale includes all of Delek’s membership interests in AltAir Paramount, LLC which operates a 3,000 barrel per day renewable diesel and renewable jet fuel facility, Delek’s idled Paramount refinery, and associated pipelines and storage tanks. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Delek US Holdings, Inc.

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Alliance Formed to Commercialize Solar Reforming Technologies to Convert Waste CO2 into Synthetic Fuel

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An alliance of industry, academic and government organizations has formed to commercialize technologies that will utilize concentrated solar energy to convert waste CO 2 into synthetic fuels. In addition, commercial partners have signed on to advance work on the first round of commercial plants. Earlier post.).

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Solar fuels company Joule commissions first plant to demo commercial readiness, launches Joule Fuels subsidiary to advance direct solar-to-fuels platform

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Joule has commissioned its first SunSprings demonstration plant in Hobbs, New Mexico ( earlier post ), where the company will prove its scalable platform for solar fuel production using a fraction of the land and capital investment required for algae-derived or agricultural biofuels. —William J. Sims, President and CEO of Joule.

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