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Solazyme begins US commercial production of renewable algal oils

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announced that commercial production of its renewable algal oils has begun at both Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)’s Clinton, Iowa facility, and the downstream companion facility operated by American Natural Products in Galva, Iowa (ANP). Solazyme, Inc.

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Getting the personal story `

Electric Auto Association

We help consumers understand the value of a particular EV purchase,” said Sonja Cary, NBEAA’s president. “We Matching owners with shoppers has gone so far as in-person meet-ups, especially when local dealerships do not have the particular vehicle in stock. “If We want them to feel satisfied over time with their choices.”

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Solazyme and Unilever expand partnership for renewable oils; multi-year supply agreement

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a renewable oil and bioproducts company, announced the continuation and expansion of its relationship with Unilever. Solazyme’s renewable products can replace or enhance oils derived from the world’s three existing sources: petroleum, plants and animal fats. Solazyme, Inc., Solazyme, Inc.

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5 US military bases in the Carolinas just signed up for solar power

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Photo: CDC The US Department of Defense agreed to source renewable power from two new solar farms for five military bases in the Carolinas. DoD will exclusively purchase 100% of the power from the 135-megawatt solar farms in South Carolina. Customers are credited for the solar farm’s power against the energy purchased from the grid.

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Nissan field testing new mobility services as part of building sustainable future community in Japan

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The partnership agreement between three local governments and eight companies aims to develop new modes of transportation, and to promote the use of renewable energy, in the Hamadori area of Fukushima Prefecture. The hubs connect to other vehicles, including personal vehicles, which serve as “spokes” and are used for travel to nearby areas.

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Deloitte: interest in hybrid vehicles still significantly outpacing full battery-electrics

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This year’s report explores a variety of issues impacting the global automotive sector, including the development of advanced technologies, sustainability, cost expectations on new vehicles, virtual purchasing experiences and mobility services. As a result, ICE vehicles continue to dominate future US vehicle purchase intentions (69%).

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Man sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for selling $9 million in fraudulent renewable fuel credits

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to nearly 12 years and six months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for selling $9 million in renewable fuel credits which he falsely claimed were produced by his company, Clean Green Fuel, LLC. Hailey registered Clean Green Fuel with EPA under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program as a producer of biodiesel.

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