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Colorado company readies next step for algae 'biocrude'
Solix Biofuels, of Fort Collins, said on Monday that it had raised $15.5 million in capital and would begin with a five-acre plot to produce “biocrude.’’  > more

Ethanol pipeline taking shape in Florida
A $40 million ethanol pipeline will push the fuel 106 miles from Tampa to Orlando and remove up to 40 trucks a day from local highways.  > more

GM begins testing FCVs in Japan
General Motors' Japan division will begin testing its hydrogen fuel cell version of the Chevrolet Equinox on Japanese roads, the Japan Times reports. > more

Range Fuels names Aldous CEO
A former Shell EVP has joined the Colorado-based cellulosic ethanol company. > more

Boston Globe examines Mascoma process
What does it take to brew a tank of biofuel? At the Mascoma Corp. lab, the recipe might include a dash of enzymes from termite guts, elephant stomach mixed with yeast, a load of pulverized switch grass or paper sludge, and a few days of fermentation. > more

New algae species looks promising for biodiesel
Researchers at Khon Kaen University (in Thailand) have discovered a small species of green algae with commerical potential for biodiesel production.  > more

Florida commuter train to run on biodiesel
Pompano Beach's Tri-Rail commuter trains will run on biodiesel fuel, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority announced. The goal is to operate the trains on a 99 percent biodiesel blend, when available. > more

Poet opens Marion, Ohio plant
With capacity of 65 million gallons a year, Poet Ethanol Products has opened a new plant in Marion, Ohio - the company's third in the state. > more

Feds: No loans for ethanol industry
The USDA has said there is no bail-out for ethanol. Instead, it said any rural business, including ethanol plants, are eligible to receive up to $25 million in loan guarantees as long as they meet certain financial requirements. > more

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Electric
Volkswagen and Audi announce electrification plans
by Sam Abuelsamid

Volkswagen E-Up! concept

Volkswagen and Audi have announced aggressive plans for electrification of their model lines over the coming years. Volkswagen is just now launching its first production hybrid with Touareg and will add three more mainstream models in the next four years. Audi is also launching two hybrids and both brands are bringing a range of battery electrics to market.
 

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Hybrid
Porshe announces 2011 Cayenne S Hybrid
by Sam Abuelsamid

2011 Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

Porsche is unveiling an all-new second generation Cayenne SUV next week at the Geneva Motor Show. The new Cayenne gets a significant weight reduction to go along with a new hybrid powertrain.

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GM battery chief Denise Gray leaving to join startup
by Sam Abuelsamid

Denise Gray

General Motors director of global battery systems Denise Gray is leaving the automaker to join a California based battery start-up company. Gray's new employer has not been announced yet, but her last day at GM will be March 5, 2010. Gray has lead battery development at GM since December 2006.

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Hyundai to unveil diesel hybrid concept in Geneva
by Sam Abuelsamid

Hyundai i-Flow

Hyundai will unveil its first diesel hybrid concept next week at the Geneva Motor Show. The new i-Flow is a D-segment sedan that will be joined by low CO2 emissions versions of most of the company's lineup as well as a fuel cell version of the new Tucson crossover.
 

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Hyundai Sonata hybrid and turbo to debut at New York Show
by Sam Abuelsamid

2011 Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai will publicly unveil its first hybrid vehicle for the American market at the New York Auto Show in April. The new 2011 Sonata will get two additional powertrain options, a hybrid and a new turbocharged direct injection four cylinder engine to be offered instead of a V6.
 

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Mercedes-Benz F800 concept to use either plug-in hybrid or fuel cell drivetrains
by Sam Abuelsamid

Mercedes-Benz F800 concept

Mercedes-Benz will unveil a new concept next week at the Geneva Motor Show that previews both the next generation CLS sedan and an upcoming plug-in hybrid powertrain. The F800 Style concept is designed on a flexible platform that can also support a purely electric fuel powertrain.
 

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Ford unveils Transit Connect Electric and CNG/LPG taxi
by Sam Abuelsamid

Ford Transit Connect Electric

Ford unveils two new versions of its Transit Connect small van at the Chicago Auto Show. The Transit Connect Electric that was announced at this show one year ago is now approaching production late this year with a powertrain supplied by Azure Dynamics. The second is a taxi variant with optional natural gas or propane fuel systems.

 

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Driving the Volkswagen Touareg hybrid prototype
by Sam Abuelsamid

Volkswagen Touareg hybrid prototype

For the last several years, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche have been collaborating on the development of a new hybrid drive system. Audi's plans have changed numerous times over the course of development, with the Q7, A4 and Q5 all being identified as that brand's first application. Recently, Audi CEO Dr. Rupert Stadler announced that the Q5 hybrid would finally debut sometime in 2011 as the brand's first mass produced hybrid. Before that, the first applications out of the gate will be the Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne will go on sale in mid-2010 with this new system.

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Electric
Audi produces new smaller e-Tron electric sports car for Detroit show
by Sam Abuelsamid

Audi e-Tron Detroit showcar

At the Detroit Auto Show today, Audi unveiled a new electric sports car called the e-Tron Detroit Show car. The new concept is significantly shorter than the similarly named concept that appeared the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009 and may be based on the platform of the Volkswagen Bluesport concept that appeared in Detroit in 2009.

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Hybrid
Volkswagen previews next Jetta with New Compact Coupe
by Sam Abuelsamid

Volkswagen New Compact Coupe concept

Volkswagen's new concept being unveiled the Detroit Auto Show may be a preview of both the next generation Jetta and a new hybrid powertrain. The New Compact Coupe is virtually the same size as the current Jetta in sleeker two door coupe body style. The concept also features one of Volkswagen's 1.4-liter TSI gas four cylinder engine.
 

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