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GM testing cellulosic ethanol from Coskata’s demo plant

October 16, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Biofuel startup opens up about its business plans as it opens the doors to the demonstration facility and announces late 2012 as the target for commercial production. Full Story »

TMO's heat-loving bug helps secure £11 million for cellulosic ethanol technology

August 4, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - UK-based company plans to use funding to enter the U.S. market with its proprietary biomass process. Full Story »

LS9, P&G team up for sustainable chemicals

May 19, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Procter and Gamble plans to help California-based startup commercialize its renewable chemicals to make consumer products. Full Story »

Sandia Lab predicts biofuel viability with new forecasting model

February 10, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Study with General Motors shows that ethanol could displace a third of U.S. gasoline use by 2030—assuming technological innovations occur. Full Story »

Iceland takes a hit

October 9, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Big geothermal backer Glitnir goes into receivership in Iceland, and we spot 20 other deals over the past week. Full Story »

DuPont-Danisco in Tennessee cellulosic ethanol project

July 24, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Mascoma takes a back seat as Dupont Danisco joins an initiative to build the first pilot-scale biorefinery in the country. Full Story »

Cleantech investments hit a record high

July 8, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Second quarter venture investments in North America, Europe, China and India total $2 billion across 96 companies. Full Story »

Cleantech research gets a cash infusion

May 8, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Corporate and government backed funding flows to biofuel, carbon capture, marine power and fuel cell technology, with 18 deals spotted over the past week. Full Story »

GM takes stake in Mascoma

May 1, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The automaker announces its second cellulosic ethanol investment of the year. Full Story »

Converting cellulosic ethanol into cash

February 28, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Next generation biofuel companies pull in funding, along with 10 other deals that landed on our radar over the past week. Full Story »
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