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Evogene Castor Oil Demonstrates Suitability as Biojet Feedstock

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Biojet produced from castor varieties under development by Israel-based Evogene, Ltd. The economic target of Evogene’s castor development program is for its varieties to be price competitive without government subsidies at an oil price equivalent to $45 per barrel. The analysis was conducted by Evogene, Inc.,

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Life Cycle Analysis of Evogene Castor Bean-based Biodiesel Shows 90% Emissions Reduction Compared to Petroleum

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A life cycle assessment (LCA) of biodiesel produced from castor bean varieties being developed by Israel-based Evogene Ltd. The economic target for Evogene is to be price competitive without government subsidies at an oil price equivalent to $45 per barrel.

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September '06 - Tesla Roadster Unveiled, Electric Cars NOT DEAD YET!

Plugs and Cars

While priced dearly at $100,000 for the first 100 vehicles, the car’s specs are so impressive and the company so well capitalized that it received prominent coverage across the nation, including the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle. Oil prices peaked once again at over $75 a barrel. Not Dead Yet” indeed.

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Syrian oil ministry announces oil shale tender

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A more vigorous investigation on oil shale began in 1980, but was stopped in 1985 due to the decrease in oil prices. In 2005, Syria reactivated the effort.

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The Game-Changing Water Revolution: Interview with Stanley Weiner

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What it means immediately is higher food prices across the US. In Israel, for instance, there are contracts to build these permanent desalination plants, but now it looks like the permits aren’t going to come through. These prices make fresh water economically available for everyone who needs it. per barrel.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Driving range will no longer be an obstacle, because customers will be able to plug their cars into charging units in any of the 500,000 charging spots in Israel. Just as wireless service providers offer smartphones at discounted prices, Project Better Place will offer discounted electric vehicles with usage pricing plans.

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Hawaii opts for EVs and renewable energy

Revenge of the Electric Car

Tuesday’s announcement follows earlier endorsements from Israel, Denmark, Australia, Renault-Nissan and a coalition of Northern California localities supporting the idea leading to the deployment of an electric vehicle with a range of greater than 100 miles, beginning at the end of 2010 in Israel.

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