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25 minutes ago

Aurora Algae expands patent portfolio with latest USPTO allowance

BY Aurora Algae Aurora Algae received a notice of allowance from the USPTO for U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 12/480,635, entitled, "VCP-Based Vectors for Algal Cell Transformation." This makes 12 patent applications either issued or allowed and 30 more pending. READ MORE

6 hours ago

Promethean Biofuels, USEI enter biodiesel production agreement

BY U.S. Energy Initiatives Corp. U.S. Energy Initiatives and Promethean Biofuels have signed a production agreement whereby the companies will work together to bring Promethean's 3 MMgy biodiesel production facility to its maximum capacity beginning in the next couple weeks. READ MORE

7 hours ago

Rise in alternative fuels prompts launch of training network

BY TSN Communications The new consortium, launched this month, makes training available for mechanics, drivers and station operators. It presents a unique opportunity for a fleet to find quality training on the primary alternative fuels in one place, at a reasonable cost. READ MORE

June 18, 2013

NBB hires former RFS specialist from US EPA, Lindsay Fitzgerald

BY The National Biodiesel Board NBB hired Lindsay Fitzgerald to fill a new position overseeing regulatory affairs in Washington, D.C. Fitzgerald comes to NBB from the U.S. EPA, where she served as a specialist in the Office of Transportation and Air Quality working on the RFS. READ MORE

June 18, 2013

Summer debut of TDI models extends Audi commitment to diesel

BY Audi of America Audi keeps upping the brand commitment to diesel power in the U.S. market. TDI clean-diesel versions of the Audi A6, Audi A7 and Audi Q5 are expected to begin arriving at Audi dealers in late summer. Keep reading to view new fuel-economy figures. READ MORE

June 18, 2013

SGB global field trials reveal rust-resistant jatropha hybrids

BY SG Biofuels Energy crop company SG Biofuels has identified rust-resistant hybrids of jatropha through its global network of field trials. Identification of the trait provides a critical defensive attribute to ensure plant health and yield preservation. READ MORE

INDUSTRY EVENTS

Collective Biodiesel Conference

August 15-18, 2013
Colorado Mountain College
Breckenridge, Colorado

National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo

September 10-12, 2013
CenturyLink Center Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska

OnSite Energy Conference & Trade Show

September 23-25, 2013

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Algae Biomass Summit

September 30-3, 2013
Hilton Orlando
Orlando, Florida

International Biomass Conference & Expo

March 24-26, 2014
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida

International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo

June 9-12, 2014
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, Indiana