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Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal

Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama today announced a series of steps his Administration is taking as part of its comprehensive strategy to enhance American energy independence while building a foundation for a new clean energy economy, and its promise of new industries and millions of jobs. At a meeting with a bi ... Continue reading

BIOFUEL: NRDC Says EPA Biofuel Rule Keeps Real Renewables in Energy Mix

BIOFUEL: NRDC Says EPA Biofuel Rule Keeps Real Renewables in Energy Mix

WASHINGTON February 3, 2010; President Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency finalized the country’s renewable fuel standard today. The following is a statement from Nathanael Greene, NRDC’s director of renewable energy policy: “The final rule confirms that some biofuels reduce global warming and ... Continue reading

BIOFUELS: U.S. Biofuel Task Force Report Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels - Exclusive Audio Press Conference

BIOFUELS: U.S. Biofuel Task Force Report Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels - Exclusive Audio Press Conference

Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal WASHINGTON February 3, 2010; – President Barack Obama today announced a series of steps his Administration is taking as part of its comprehensive strategy to enhance American energy independence while building a foundation for a new clean energy economy, and its ... Continue reading

Imperium Renewables Applauds Obama Biofuels Strategy

Imperium Renewables Applauds Obama Biofuels Strategy

SEATTLE--Imperium Renewables, one of the nation’s largest producers of biodiesel, today released the following statement in support of President Obama’s biofuels strategy, announced earlier today. Its founder and CEO John Plaza said the following: “We applaud the Obama administration for its strong show ... Continue reading

Exxon Mobil Corporation Announces $6 Billion Profit Fourth Quarter 2009

Exxon Mobil Corporation Announces $6 Billion Profit Fourth Quarter 2009

IRVING, Texas--Exxon Mobil Corporation 1,160 Earnings 1 $ Millions 6,050 7,820 -23 19,280 45,220 -57 $ Per Common Share Assuming Dilution 1 1.27 1.54 -18 3.98 8.66 -54 Capital and Exploration Expenditures - $ Millions 8,263 6,829 21 27,092 26,143 4 1 See Accounting guidance adopted in first quarter 2009 EXXONMOBIL'S CH ... Continue reading

BIO Welcomes President Obama's Remarks on Advanced Biofuels

BIO Welcomes President Obama's Remarks on Advanced Biofuels

WASHINGTON--The United States can lead the world in deploying advanced biotechnology for biofuels and create thousands of new jobs by implementing policies to support the emerging industry. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today applauded President Obama’s call in the State of the Union address to enc ... Continue reading

NRC Chairman Jaczko to Keynote USA's Largest Energy & Environment Conference February 1 in Phoenix

NRC Chairman Jaczko to Keynote USA's Largest Energy & Environment Conference February 1 in Phoenix

PHOENIX--The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko, Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, will keynote the 13th annual Energy & Environment Conference (EUEC) to be held February 1 to 3, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona at the Convention Center. Chairman Jaczko will join a record number of over 650 senior level speakers at ... Continue reading

Interest in Alternative Energy Vehicles Revs up in China, while Japan and US Are Slower to Come on Board, New SSI Study Reveals

Interest in Alternative Energy Vehicles Revs up in China, while Japan and US Are Slower to Come on Board, New SSI Study Reveals

SHELTON, Connecticut, January 26 -- As the world narrows its focus on environmental concerns, interest in eco-friendly cars is broadening, according to a new international study by Survey Sampling International (SSI). SSI conducted an online study October 1-10, 2009, of 1,000 people per country in China, Japan, and the ... Continue reading

Relativly Low Fuel Prices Large Allow Large Vehicle Consideration Rebound for New Trucks, SUVs, Crossovers

Relativly Low Fuel Prices Large Allow Large Vehicle Consideration Rebound for New Trucks, SUVs, Crossovers

Latest Market Intelligence Shows Significant Increased Interest in Domestic-Made Vehicles IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 26 -- According to the latest Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Market Intelligence Brand Watch study, large-vehicle consideration for new trucks, SUVs and CUVs is rebounding to pre-recession levels not seen since ... Continue reading

AFS Trinity Sees Delaware as Possible Center of Next Generation Automaking

AFS Trinity Sees Delaware as Possible Center of Next Generation Automaking

Governor, other Delaware officials to drive two 150 mpg "Extreme Hybrid" Plug-in SUV prototypes DOVER, Del., Jan. 26 -- AFS Trinity Power Corporation today said it is studying Delaware as a potential site for the further development and assembly of its plug in hybrid electric vehicle the "Extreme Hybrid", and, starting ... Continue reading

First-Ever Car Powered by Government Paper Waste Makes Debut at Washington Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

First-Ever Car Powered by Government Paper Waste Makes Debut at Washington Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED

WASHINGTON--For the first time in U.S. history, a vehicle fuelled by government office wastepaper and waste cardboard will drive the streets of Washington D.C. today. Global bioinnovation company Novozymes has partnered with Maryland-based Fiberight to provide the demonstration fuel. “The advanced biofuels showcas ... Continue reading

Ricardo and Growth Energy to Demonstrate Benefits of Extreme Ethanol Optimization

Ricardo and Growth Energy to Demonstrate Benefits of Extreme Ethanol Optimization

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- -- Partners collaborate on first vehicle-based demonstration of Ricardo's Ethanol Boosted Direct Injection (EBDI) engine technology -- Uses an American produced renewable ethanol - supports US jobs and increased energy security -- Cost effective, extreme optimized power from any blend of ethanol ... Continue reading

Algal Biomass Organization Questions Accuracy of University of Virginia Algae Life Cycle Study

Algal Biomass Organization Questions Accuracy of University of Virginia Algae Life Cycle Study

WASHINGTON--The Algal Biomass Organization (ABO), the trade association for the algae industry, today challenged the conclusions of a published report in Environmental Science and Technology claiming that “conventional crops have lower environmental impacts than algae in energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and wa ... Continue reading

2010 Chrysler Town & Country Limited Review

2010 Chrysler Town & Country Limited Review

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: Model: 2010 Chrysler Town & Country Limited Engine: 4.0-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 251 hp @ 6,000 rpm/259 lb.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 121.2 in. Length/Width/Height: 202.5 x 76.9 x 68.9 in. Tires: P225/65R17 Cargo volume: 3 ... Continue reading

Exclusive Press Pass Coverage of the 2010 Detroit Auto Show: "It's As If You Were Here"

Exclusive Press Pass Coverage of the 2010 Detroit Auto Show: "It's As If You Were Here"

It's Back, the North American International Auto Show: One of America's Most Important Automobile Expositions Once again, The Auto Channel is presenting extensive, unmatched coverage of the Detroit Auto Show. And once again, with TACH's Press Pass Coverage, you'll be able to experience the Media Days as if you were a c ... Continue reading

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