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GM and Cellulosic Ethanol

General Motors linked up with Illinois’ renewable energy company Coskata Inc. in January to produce cellulosic ethanol. Now, with similar intentions, GM is pairing up with Massachusetts-based Mascoma Corp. The two groups will develop ethanol from wood chips, paper sludge and switch grass.  ...read more »

July 18, 2007: State Offers Incentives to Hybrid Vehicle Buyers

The State Treasurer of Illinois developed a rebate program to give residents the incentive to buy fuel-efficient vehicles.

The Southern
State Offers Incentives to Hybrid Vehicle Buyers
By Scott Fitzgerald
July 18, 2007
http://www.southernillinoisan.com/articles/2007/07/18/top/20864872.txt  ...read more »

July 17, 2007: VeraSun and Enterprise RentACar to Promote VeraSun Fuel

VeraSun and Enterprise are teaming up to promote fuel efficiency in the rental car community.

Associated Press
VeraSun and Enterprise RentACar to Promote VeraSun Fuel
July 17, 2007
http://www.kxmc.com/News/144478.asp  ...read more »

Tom Dorr

Title:
Undersecretary for rural development
Company:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Date:

Ethanol and biodiesel are building out as fast as folks can pour concrete. Cellulosic ethanol is just over the horizon. Wind power is becoming competitive, and solar gets closer every year. This is an extraordinary opportunity."

April 11, 2006: Project Energy: Better Fuel Efficiency?

Steve Meyers, an inventor from Golden Valley, Minn., is developing a car engine to help generate energy independence.

WCCO
Project Energy: Better Fuel Efficiency?
Reporting with David Schechter
April 11, 2006
http://wcco.com/energy/local_story_101192829.html

(WCCO) Drive wherever, whenever and whatever we want. That's the American way.  ...read more »

March 19, 2007: Energy Deal with Brazil Raising Eyebrows in Minnesota

A trade deal President Bush signed with Brazil is drawing reaction from supporters of energy independence in Minnesota.

MINNESOTA NEWS CONNECTION  ...read more »

March 13, 2007: Can North Dakota Fuel The Job Needs of Growing Bio-Fuel Industry?

With ethanol and biodiesel gaining steam, thousands of new jobs are developing in power plants.

PRAIRIE NEWS SERVICE
A radio news service for North Dakota
March 13, 2007

Can North Dakota Fuel The Job Needs of Growing Bio-Fuel Industry?  ...read more »

March 2, 2007: Renewable Fuels, Origin of Food are Focus of National 2007 Farm Convention

Renewable fuels, a new farm bill and "country of origin" food labels are on the agenda of the National Farmers Union annual convention.

MINNESOTA NEWS CONNECTION  ...read more »

Feb. 12, 2007: Minnesota Biofuels Bill Building Momentum

A plan under consideration at the State Capitol is drawing support from a statewide coalition of conservation and environmental groups.  ...read more »

Feb. 9, 2007: Could Biofuel Plan Benefit Minnesota?

A plan being proposed as part of the next Farm Bill, which would use native plants for energy, could help grow Minnesota's economy.

Minnesota News Connection
Feb. 9, 2007

Could Biofuel Plan Benefit Minnesota?  ...read more »