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Pacific states and BC agree to align GHG and clean energy policies; targeting 10% new vehicle ZEV purchases by 2016

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The Governors of California, Oregon and Washington and the Premier of British Columbia signed a regional agreement strategically to align policies to reduce greenhouse gases and promote clean energy. Oregon will build on existing programs to set a price on carbon emissions. Continue deployment of high-speed rail across the region.

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Velocys raises £52 ($85) million for smaller scale GTL

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A $70-million endorsement of the company’s customer Red Rock Biofuels, received as a grant from the US Department of Defense to construct a 1,100 bpd biomass-to-liquids plant in Oregon using Velocys technology ( earlier post ). Earlier post.).

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Nissan launching upgraded 2012 LEAF in new US markets

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Nissan North America Inc. —Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Nissan North America. While 82% have never previously owned a Nissan, 75% considered no other vehicle than the Nissan LEAF in their purchase decision. Expected delivery of the first 2012 Nissan LEAFs will begin in the fall.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific will continue to drive PEV sales, as the technology will have only limited availability in the emerging markets of Latin America and Africa. First, there are more products available for purchase with new entrants ready to boost the market profile.

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DOE Offers Conditional Commitment for a Partial Guarantee for $1.3B Loan to Largest Wind Project to Date

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The loan will finance the Caithness Shepherds Flat wind project, an 845 MW wind-powered electrical generating facility located in eastern Oregon sponsored by Caithness Energy LLC and General Electric (GE) Energy Financial Services. The wind farm is the first in North America to deploy these turbines, which have been used in Europe and Asia.

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Nissan Sets US MSRP for 2011 LEAF EV at $32,780; As Low as $25,280 with Federal Tax Credit

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Nissan North America, Inc. NNA) set the US MSRP for the 2011 Nissan LEAF electric vehicle, which becomes available for purchase or lease at Nissan dealers in select markets in December and nationwide in 2011, at $32,780.

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Nissan to Begin Taking LEAF Reservations on 20 April; 115,00 Registrants Have First Priority

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Nissan North America, Inc. The $99, full-refundable reservation process is a first step in securing a place on the list to purchase or lease a Nissan LEAF. NNA) will begin taking reservations for the Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric vehicle on 20 April 20. The lease price for the Nissan LEAF begins at $349 per month.

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