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EIA: cellulosic biofuels will likely remain well below EISA targets

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A number of biofuels projects, including one from BP Biofuels in Highlands County, Florida, have been canceled before starting major construction. Strategic corporate shifts because of increased availability of low-cost natural gas. In addition, many projects have experienced delays in their commercialization attempts.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Promote a robust market for vehicle manufacturers, utilities, equipment service providers, and support industries that ensures a consistent user experience, customer choice, and allows for a streamlined permitting process. Florida Power and Light Company. Charging infrastructure financing: Unlocking Up $4.5 Con Edison.

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

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Made from widely available domestic feedstocks and advanced refining technologies, energy-dense biofuels provide a pathway for low-carbon fuels that can lower greenhouse gas emissions throughout the transportation sector and accelerate the bioeconomy. RTI International and partners at POET Research, Inc.

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Audi going to the moon; Audi lunar e-quattro rover

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The US$30-million Google Lunar XPRIZE is a competition to challenge and inspire engineers and entrepreneurs from around the world to develop lowcost methods of robotic space exploration. The concept of a privately financed mission to the moon is fascinating. —Luca de Meo, Audi Board Member for Sales and Marketing.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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RGGI proves that a regional market-based price on power-sector emissions is both possible and effective in the United States. The market-based carbon-reduction system in RGGI works because proceeds from allowance auctions provide a much-needed revenue source to jumpstart public and private investment in the clean energy economy.

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