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USDA invests $26 million in biofuel infrastructure to expand availability of higher-blend renewable fuels in 23 states

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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $26 million to build infrastructure to expand the availability of higher-blend renewable biofuels by 822 million gallons annually in 23 states. USDA is making the awards under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program.

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Nebraska provides TransCanada with map identifying Sandhills Regions to be avoided in designing alternative route for Keystone XL pipeline

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The Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) has released a map of the areas that it considers to be Nebraska Sandhills, based on an analysis of a variety of existing data. NDEQ is conveying this to TransCanada for reference as the company develops a proposed new route for the Nebraska portion of the Keystone XL pipeline.

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E15 now available in North Dakota

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E15 blended gasoline is now available in four of North Dakota’s larger cities. The others are Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. E15 is available at six Petro Serve USA locations in Bismarck, Mandan, West Fargo and Fargo.

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Genesis is quietly outpacing luxury rivals as EV availability expands into new states

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Genesis Neolum full-size electric SUV concept (Source: Hyundai Motor) Genesis expands EV availability to outpace luxury rivals Genesis also revealed the GV60 Magma, the first vehicle for its new high-performance brand. It will serve as the brand’s tech beacon, featuring “innovation that exceeds conventional standards.”

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Georgia Tech team develops AI to read EV charging station reviews to find infrastructure gaps

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They also found that micropolitan areas, where the population is between 10,000 and 50,000 people, may be underserved, with more frequent reports of station availability issues. These communities are mostly located in states in the West and Midwest, such as Oregon, Utah, South Dakota, and Nebraska, along with Hawaii.

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Goodyear announces first tire to use carbon black produced via methane pyrolysis; Monolith’s carbon black

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The ElectricDrive GT 235/40R19 is available through Goodyear.com and is an ideal fit for vehicles such as the Tesla Model 3. The Goodyear ElectricDrive GT delivers long-lasting tread wear and a quiet ride for EV drivers and passengers.

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States with the highest and lowest truck traffic on interstate highways

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For example, during the week of March 1 through March 7, 2021 (the latest available data), truck traffic on all interstates increased by 12% compared with the corresponding week in 2019, while passenger-vehicle traffic decreased by 9%. (There are no rural interstates in the District of Columbia and Delaware.). Percentage of truck traffic.