News and Notes - Sept. 18, 2008

Feature Article

Inside the Future of Electric Cars, Hydrogen and Next-Gen Biofuels
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/research/4279508.html?series=19

Popular Mechanics takes a comprehensive looked at the future of vehicles and the fuel they depend upon.

US News

Georgia utility to build biomass-fueled power plants
http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2008/09/15/daily78.html?ana=from_rss

Green Recovery: A New Program to Create Good Jobs and Start Building a Low-Carbon Economy
http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2008/09/green_recovery.html

Harkin, Luger introduce FFV legislation
http://www.ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=4787

Caterpillar Approves Use of B20 Biodiesel for Compact and Mid-Range Industrial Engines
http://www.forconstructionpros.com/online/Equipment-News/Caterpillar-Approves-Use-of-B20-Biodiesel-for-Compact-and-Mid-Range-Industrial-Engines-/38FCP11228

Ethanol makers hit by cash crunch
http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSN1728428220080918

Biofuels production plays to U.S. Strengths
http://southwestfarmpress.com/energy/biofuel-production-0918/

Scrapping U.S. biofuel mandate seen unlikely
http://www.reuters.com/article/GCA-BusinessofGreen/idUSN1837208920080918

Planned Pennsylvania Ethanol Plant Considering Switch From Corn to Barley
http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7012329097

Researchers work to use biotech to advance alternative fuel solutions (Michigan)
http://www.mlive.com/rebrandingmichigan/index.ssf/2008/09/researchers_work_to_use_biotec.html

Biodiesel, Ethanol & Wind Facing Uphill Battle on the Hill
http://domesticfuel.com/2008/09/17/biodiesel-ethanol-wind-facing-uphill-battle-on-the-hill/

Frost & Sullivan Present Range Fuels 2008 North American Alternative Fuels Technology Innovation Green Excellence of the Year Award
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/Frost___Sullivan_Present_Range_Fuels_2008_North_American_Alternative_Fuels_Technology_Innovation_Green_Excellence_of_the_Year_Award-63334.html

House votes to expand drilling nearer most of U.S. Coastline
http://news.bostonherald.com/news/national/politics/general/view/2008_09_17_House_votes_to_expand_drilling_nearer_most_of_U_S__coastline/srvc=home&position=recent

DuPont VP Cites Alignment of Scientific Innovation and Market Focus as Keys to Success in GM and Biofuels Ventures
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/DuPont_VP_Cites_Alignment_of_Scientific_Innovation_and_Market_Focus_as_Keys_to_Success_in_GM_and_Biofuels_Ventures-63312.html

Gulf Ethanol Up and Running Following Loss of Power Services Due to Hurricane Ike
http://www.biofuelsjournal.com/articles/Gulf_Ethanol_Up_and_Running_Folling_Loss_of_Power_Services_Due_to_Hurricane_Ike_-63340.html

Biodiesel Tank Explodes in Gadsden (Alabama)
http://www.abc3340.com/news/stories/0908/554372.html

Making Plastic From Sugar
http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/research/4279508.html?page=2

International News

Woodchips to provide steam for Genencor plant
http://www.biomassmagazine.com/article.jsp?article_id=2019

Sekab to Invest $300 Million in Ethanol Plant in Tanzania
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601116&sid=a8DOf6meB4Bo&refer=africa

Liebherr-Rental Aims at Forestry and Biomass Production with New Specialist Excavator Attachment
http://www.hub-4.com/news/1301/liebherrrental-aims-at-forestry-and-biomass-production-with-new-specialist-excavator-attachment

Italy biodiesel to push ahead despite EU doubt
http://www.forbes.com/afxnewslimited/feeds/afx/2008/09/18/afx5440900.html