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Velocys wins UK patent case against CompactGTL on smaller scale GTL technology

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A judgement hearing has been set for 2 October to deal with issues arising out of this decision, including relief from infringement, damages to Velocys, and reimbursement of Velocys'' legal costs. The $70-million grant is being awarded under phase 2 of the US Defense Production Act Title III Advanced Drop-in Biofuels project.

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EPA Grants California Vehicle GHG Regulations Waiver

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The US Environmental Agency (EPA) has granted California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards (Pavley I) for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. The resulting new national standards will cover model years 2012-2016, and will require an average fuel economy standard of 35.5

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Nissan offers support to DOE grant

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The US Department of Energy’s announcement of a grant for the largest deployment of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure every undertaken has been welcomed with open arms by keen electric car supporter, Nissan. “This is a major step in promoting zero-emission mobility in the United States,&# he said.

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

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Power plants would face an overall cap on emissions that would become more stringent over time; motor fuel may be subject to a carbon tax whose proceeds could help electrify the U.S. states (Arizona, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington) and four Canadian provinces (British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec).

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

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Furthermore, the EPA cannot legally issue a formal ban on combustion vehicles. However, the legal hurdles confronted by the Trump administration were vast and Biden undid any headway it had made by subsequent executive order. That proportion will rise to 68 percent by 2030 and 100 [percent] by 2035.