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Empa and partners exploring DME as fuel with new heavy-duty test engine

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Empa, together with FPT Motorenforschung AG Arbon, Politechnico di Milano, lubricant manufacturer Motorex and other partners, is exporing the use of DME as a fuel for heavy-duty engines. A DME test engine has been in operation on a dynamometer in Empa’s Automotive Powertrains Technologies Laboratory. Image: Empa. —Patrik Soltic.

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Synthetic biology startup Lygos closes $13M Series A to target oil-based specialty chemical industry

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a bio-based specialty chemicals company, closed $13 million in Series A financing led by IA Ventures and OS Fund. The current process used to produce malonic acid requires sodium cyanide and chloroacetic acid; Lygos’ engineered yeast produces malonic acid from sugar and CO 2. Lygos , Inc., Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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BASF Venture Capital leads $3M investment in SLIPS for super-omniphobic technology; joint development agreement

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BASF Venture Capital has led a $3-million Series A financing with a $1.5 The Swiss entrepreneur and private investor Hansjörg Wyss has also participated in the financing. million investment in SLIPS Technologies Inc. based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company’s technology platform was created by Prof. Resources.

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DOE to award $118M to 17 projects to accelerate domestic biofuel production

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Financing for novel biorefinery process systems can be a barrier to commercializing advanced biofuels, and this funding will reduce technological uncertainties and enable industry deployment. MicroBio Engineering Inc., MicroBio Engineering Inc., gallon with over 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

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Osum Oil Sands closes $500M private placement; new investors include government of Singapore

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Canada-based Osum Oil Sands Corp. The financing was led by a combination of new and existing shareholders. In anticipation of regulatory approval, the Company continues to advance its detailed and long-lead engineering with completion expected in 2012. Scotia Waterous Inc. The placement will consist of 21.2

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Green gasoline company CORE BioFuel Inc. engages Osprey Capital Partners Inc. to secure investment for construction engineering

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Osprey Capital will secure equity investment capital to fund the completion of construction engineering for CORE’s first wood-to-Green Gasoline plant to be built in Canada. CORE’s Green Gasoline will be a 94-octane, clean-burning alternative to conventional gasoline from petroleum sources.

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A Practical Car Care Guide for Your College Car

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To illustrate, having knowledge of how to check your oil level can prevent possible harm to your engine. Regular Maintenance/Oil Changes Oil is critical for all cars with engines Regular maintenance is essential for prolonging the life of your car and preserving its optimal performance. Emergency Kit.

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