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ASU research finds that Cash for Clunkers rebates were too high to prompt car upgrades

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New research from a team at Arizona State University shows that even when receiving a big rebate from the government, consumers won’t always behave in expected ways. —Michael Wiles, an associate professor of marketing. The co-authors were Sungho Park, also an associate professor of marketing in the W. —Michael Wiles.

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DOE announces $26.6M SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards; fuel cells, batteries, power electronics and efficient combustion engines

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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) are Federal programs in which agencies with large research and development (R&D) budgets set aside a small fraction of their funding for competitions among small businesses only. 149,871.44. US Hybrid Corporation. 150,000.00. 150,000.00.

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Study details viable pathway to develop sustainable aviation biofuels industry in Pacific Northwest; hydroprocessing of natural oils seen as the most immediate opportunity

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Additional process steps needed to cleave the hydrocarbons into jet range could amount to as much as 30-40 percent higher cost of production for renewable jet compared to. The stakeholders also urge continuing and expanding key programs under the Farm Bill and other federal. renewable diesel. needed to address this differential.

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai announced plans to offer its next-generation Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle for the US market for $499 per month, including unlimited free hydrogen refueling and At Your Service Valet Maintenance at no extra cost. This also is why Honda is an enthusiastic participant in a federal program, H 2 USA.

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