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Ceres awarded Brazil government loan and grant to enhance sorghum and sugarcane development programs

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Receipt of the loan will be subject to customary diligence, documentation and closing conditions, and will require guarantees to be provided by or obtained by Ceres. million, in the form of non-repayable grants to be drawn over four years. Ceres was one of only five organizations to be selected for both a loan and a grant.

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ICIS: EU Hydrogen Bank could bring renewable hydrogen costs below €1/kg

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Funding is granted once hydrogen production starts. Successful bidders will then be granted a fixed sum according to the volume bid, over the course of ten years. By utilizing a fixed premium, there is no need for a market reference price, the document outlined. 1/kg hydrogen.

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EPA Grants E15 Waiver for MY 2007 and Newer Light Duty Vehicles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a waiver for fuel containing up to 15% ethanol (E15) for model year 2007 and newer cars and light trucks. Product Transfer Documents (PTDs) must accompany all transfers of fuels for E15 use. Earlier post.).

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Volkswagen of America CEO to testify before House Subcommittee next week on emissions affair; request for all related documents

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From Volkswagen, the letter (dated 29 September) from the House requests a large document dump: All documents, including communications, relating to compliance with the Clean Air Act, EPA emissions standards and regulations, or testing of diesel emissions for all makes and model year vehicles associated with the alleged violations.

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Tecnomatic S.p.A. sues Remy, claiming false statements in DOE grant application over HVH stator winding technology

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was improperly secured by Remy and referenced in Remy’s application for $60 million in taxpayer grants from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) in October 2008. In addition, the suit claims that during a period of mutual confidentiality, Remy modified drawings and documentation supplied by Tecnomatic S.p.A.

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DOE awards $150K SBIR Phase I grant to Axion Power to fund commercialization plan for PbC batteries in micro-hybrid vehicles

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a $150,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grant of $150,000 to Axion Power to fund a commercialization plan for the use of its PbC batteries ( earlier post ) in a low-cost, high-efficiency dual battery architecture for micro-hybrid vehicles.

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Applications now open for California $44.1M Zero-Emission Drayage Truck and Infrastructure Pilot Project

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Selected Awardees will enter into two grant agreements: one with CARB to fund trucks, and one with the CEC to fund infrastructure and workforce training and development. The grant solicitation and all associated documents are available from California Energy Commission.