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Center for Automotive Research awarded Federal grant to study automotive bio-based materials cluster

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The $1,471,800 grant will be shared amongst CAR and its partners, the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC), Macomb/St. Clair Workforce Development Board (M/SC WDB) and National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS), collectively known as the “Biotech Partnership.”.

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Li-ion manufacturer Ener1 files pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Li-ion manufacturer Ener1, Inc. million in federal grant funding under the stimulus package. million in federal grant funding under the stimulus package. Suppliers to the Company will be paid under normal terms for goods and services provided after the Chapter 11 filing date.

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Solazyme announces successful commissioning of integrated renewable oil production biorefinery in Peoria, Illinois

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The IBR was partially funded with a federal grant that Solazyme received from the US Department of Energy (DOE) in December 2009 to demonstrate integrated commercial-scale production of renewable algal-based fuels. Solazyme has been operating at semi-commercial scale through contract manufacturers since 2007. Solazyme, Inc.

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Valence Applies for $225M in DOE Funds for Advanced Battery Production Facility

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submitted a grant application requesting $225 million to the US Department of Energy under the Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative. This initiative supports the construction of facilities to manufacture advanced battery technology components for electric vehicles. Valence Technology, Inc.

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A123 Systems 8K filing says substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern; status of grants and incentives

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million to replace battery modules and packs that may contain defective prismatic cells produced at A123’s Livonia, Michigan manufacturing facility. In addition, the company recorded an inventory charge of approximately US$15.2 In addition, the Company is evaluating various options to raise cash in the capital markets.

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Battery companies receive cash boost

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Investment in advanced battery companies continues in the USA where the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) has awarded $543.5million in tax credits to four companies with plans to invest more than $1.7billion in lithium-ion manufacturing facilities across the state.

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Michigan Awards $543.5M in Tax Credits to Four Battery Makers, Who Announce Plans for $1.7B Investment in Li-ion Battery Plants in Michigan

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million in tax credits to four battery companies announcing plans to invest more than $1.7 billion in Li-ion manufacturing facilities in the state. The four companies receiving the tax credits and announcing plant plans are Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions LLC; KD Advanced Battery Group LLC; A123Systems Inc.;