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Cellulosic fuels company KiOR reveals “substantial doubts” about its viability; funding needed by 1 April

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When the catalyst and vapor exit the reactor, the catalyst is stripped from the vapor which is then condensed and separated with KiOR’s proprietary technology into cellulosic crude oil, water and light gases. million under its loan with the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA). —KiOR 10-K.

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Velocys sells its second commercial license for FT renewable diesel and jet technology to Red Rock Biofuels

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RRB has in place contracts from several airlines (Southwest Airlines and FedEx as offtake partners) to purchase 100% of the jet fuel produced each year. The licensing of our technology to RRB is complementary to our strategy to develop our own biorefineries, the first of which will be located in Natchez, Mississippi.

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Nikola Motor unveils prototype Class 8 fuel cell range-extended electric truck, plans for H2 fueling network

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The 800V chiller provides cold water to cool the batteries and, like many parts on the truck, was custom built. There will be no purchase options available initially. Milton said that Nikola plans to offer its patent pending battery packs to OEMs for purchase beginning in 2017. Nikola Battery Storage System. Fuel cell stack.

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5 Hotel Pools Perfect for Swimmers

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Even at a resort, swimming laps often means having to negotiate odd, and often short, lengths while keeping an eye out for cannonballing children in water that can feel like a hot tub. Heisler, who has stayed at the Intercontinental four times in the last 10 years because of the pool. But they exist. Hours: Weekdays 6 a.m. weekends 7 a.m.

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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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Southern Company: Mississippi Power. The Office of Federal Sustainability is inviting State, county and municipal government fleets to join forces with Federal agencies to maximize their collective buying power, and aggregate their EV and charging infrastructure purchases. Eugene Water & Electric Board. PNM Resources.

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EV state champion

Electric Auto Association

Now that the river has water, everyone needs a canoe.” “We Three new EVs on the way Green Raiteros is hoping to take delivery on three additional EVs purchased with the help of a California state grant. We have the best tacos west of the Mississippi, and we’re right off Interstate 5 between LA and the Bay Area,” Rey said. “I

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Rice University Study and Policy Paper Find US Biofuels Policies Flawed, Recommend Fundamental Overhaul

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For E-85 to expand in the manner implied by US congressional legislation, consumers would have to be educated to purchase the appropriate vehicles and refueling stations must be appropriately equipped and sited.

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