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United to invest up to $37.5M in renewable fuels company NEXT, based on milestones

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United Airlines Ventures (UAV) announced a strategic investment in NEXT Renewable Fuels (NEXT), which is permitting a flagship biofuel refinery in Port Westward, Oregon, with expected production beginning in 2026. NEXT has also received a crucial air permit from the State of Oregon.

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Top 15 Nissan LEAF markets in US in 2013

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Oregon has a Chief EV Officer to promote EV use. Illinois provides a $4,000 state tax incentive for purchases and reduced registration fees. Texas is planning to offer a $2,500 state rebate for EV purchases. High-visibility projects such as the LEAF taxi pilot have helped to raise consumer awareness. Washington D.C.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

billion invested in 180 green-technology companies. billion invested in 180 green-technology companies worldwide in the first quarter of 2010, according to a study by the Cleantech Group and Deloitte. Chinese green-car subsidies on hold. By Jaeah Lee for the Christian Science Monitor. Electric-car ventures made up nearly 40.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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Department of Energy has purchased an F3DM to take the battery apart. Both will be sold first in China, primarily to fleet users: the government, post office, utilities, and taxi companies, all of which will build central fast-charging facilities. The day after Fortunes visit to BYD, Oregon Gov. Business of Green B.T.W.

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