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Chrysler recalls 2013 and 2014 vehicles over engine problems

Chrysler recalls 2013 and 2014 vehicles over engine problems

Chrysler  is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200, and model year 2014 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles equipped with 2.4L engines, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Mascoma bioengineered yeasts have produced 1B gallons plus of ethanol

Mascoma bioengineered yeasts have produced 1B gallons plus of ethanol

Mascoma, a leading provider of bioconversion technology, announced that its consolidated bioprocessing technology (CBP) has been used to produce over 1 billion gallons of renewable fuel. This achievement is a key commercial milestone for its MGT® yeast products including TransFerm® and TransFerm Yield+™.

for first time in decades non-OPEC oil supply tops 43 mb/d

for first time in decades non-OPEC oil supply tops 43 mb/d

The IEA Oil Market Report for December published Wednesday raised the estimate of global oil demand for 2013 by 130 000 barrels per day (130 kb/d), to 91.2 million barrels per day (mb/d), on stronger-than-expected third-quarter demand growth among OECD countries of 320 kb/d.

Sapphire Energy & Phillips 66 JV on co-processing of algae crude oil with conventional crude

Sapphire Energy & Phillips 66 JV on co-processing of algae crude oil with conventional crude oil

Sapphire Energy and Phillips 66 announced a strategic joint development agreement aimed at taking production of algae crude oil a significant step toward commercialization.

California OEHHA extends toxicity listing for TCE under Prop. 65

California OEHHA extends toxicity listing for TCE under Prop. 65

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) recently announced its intent to add trichloroethylene (TCE) to the list of compounds causing male reproductive toxicity and developmental toxicity under Proposition 65, according to the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association.