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US Steel and CarbonFree sign MoU to capture CO2 at Gary Works

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If a definitive agreement is reached, the project is expected to capture and mineralize up to 50,000 metric tons of CO 2 per year, the equivalent to carbon emissions from nearly 11,000 passenger cars. The technology produces PCC for sale into the global specialty chemicals market, and calcium carbonate for the sequestration of CO 2.

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Stellantis and Toyota Europe expand partnership with new large-size commercial van including electric version

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Stellantis will supply TME with the new large-size commercial van for sale in Europe under the Toyota brand. Operational excellence is by definition recognized in this expanded deal,” said. The new vehicle marks the third body type under the agreement, completing a full LCV line-up, with compact-, mid- and now also a large-size LCV.

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Gevo enters into long-term supply agreement for renewable isooctane with HCS Group: worth up to $180M

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and HCS Group have entered into a long-term, definitive, binding and bankable renewable isooctane purchase and sale agreement. HCS Group is a leading global provider of solutions for high value specialty hydrocarbons and is active in a broad range of markets, such as automotive, pharmaceutical and agrochemicals.

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Alpine Says A110 Successor Will Come to United States, Outlines Expansion Plan

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Alpine is to become a global brand, with seven vehicles being planned for the United States by 2027. Alpine is on track to become a global brand with 50 [percent] of volumes outside of Europe by 2030,” said de Meo. Renault CEO Luca de Meo confirmed several items during the automaker’s 2024 Annual General Meeting.

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CNHTC acquiring 34% of UQM stock; forming new JV for electric propulsion systems in China

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UQM Technologies has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement with China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., The parties expect Sinotruk to be a significant purchaser of electric drive trains from the JV for Sinotruk’s commercial vehicles and other customers will be identified for sales as well.

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Solazyme expanding renewable oil production capacity with JV partner Bunge, signs strategic collaboration agreement with ADM

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Separately, Solazyme and Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, a leading global agricultural processor, signed strategic collaboration, manufacturing and market development agreements in which Solazyme and ADM will produce Solazyme’s tailored algal oils in ADM’s advanced fermentation plant at Clinton, Iowa. Solazyme, Inc., Earlier post.).

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California ARB considering modifications to ZEV regs to provide more flexibility for intermediate volume manufacturers

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As part of the 2012 Advanced Clean Car (ACC) rulemaking ( earlier post ), which included the ZEV regulations, ARB changed the definition of an IVM. The ZEV Regulation previously defined an IVM as any manufacturer with California sales between 4,501 and 60,000 new light- and medium-duty vehicles. Background.