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DOE pulls grant funding from BlueFire Renewables cellulosic biofuels plant

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In an 8K filing with the SEC, BlueFire said that it is seeking to re-establish funding under the DOE Grant and has initiated the appeals process with the DOE. BlueFire was established to deploy the Arkenol Process Technology for the conversion of cellulosic waste materials into renewable fuels and other products. Earlier post.).

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Virginia Clean Cities requests proposals from Southeastern fleets interested in converting to propane Autogas

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Funding to cover the parts and labor for vehicle conversions will be provided under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program. Fleets in the following states are welcome to submit proposals: Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi and Washington DC.

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KiOR receives fuel registration from EPA for renewable diesel

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a next-generation renewable fuels company, has been granted Part 79 (Title 40 CFR Part 79) registration for its Renewable Diesel Blendstock 5 by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). KiOR, Inc., The registration, required by manufacturers of motor vehicle fuels by the EPA, must be completed prior to the sale of the product.

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DOE and USDA Select Projects for More Than $24M in Biomass Research and Development Grants

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The US Departments of Agriculture and Energy selected projects for more than $24 million in grants to research and develop technologies to produce biofuels, bioenergy and high-value biobased products. Of the $24.4 million announced today, DOE plans to invest up to $4.9 million with USDA contributing up to $19.5 DOE Awards. Exelus, Inc.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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Like the Recovery Act-funded projects, the annual Clean Cities projects include grants for vehicles, infrastructure, and education. The project will include the purchase and conversion of 283 alternative fuel vehicles for numerous fleets including taxis, cities, schools, and delivery vehicles. Total DOE award: $12,299,828.

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Tesla, Rivian still face complicated direct sales laws across U.S. states

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states, reigniting a long-held conversation in the electric vehicle (EV) community about dealership policy lobbying groups and online sales models. Executives from both Tesla and Rivian have commented on the decades-long fight to overturn direct vehicle sales bans across many U.S.

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