In the Netherlands, Trans.info reports that the Dutch postal service, PostNL is trialing mail delivery in two Dutch cities using biofuel made from used cooking oil. The trial includes 60 vehicles in Zolle and Leeuwarden running on 100% HVO from Neste in hopes of eventually rolling out the fuel amongst its entire fleet in the […]
In Germany, Hagerty reports Porche is developing synthetic fuels in order to ensure that there will be fuel around for classic cars for many years to come. The company’s CEO says that 70% of the vehicles it has built over the years are still on the road, so the issue of fuels for classic vehicles, […]
In California, Platts reports that SAF has lost some of its sparkle when it comes to garnering Low Carbon Fuel Standard credits, valued at just $1.0516/gal on Nov. 5 compared to nearly $1.425/gal previously. The fall in value is a result of a sharp increase in the carbon intensity of the fuels produced during Q2, […]
In Washington state, scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have developed a novel catalyst that converts ethanol into C5+ ketones that can serve as building blocks for everything from solvents to jet fuel. In a new paper, they describe this breakthrough chemistry and the mechanism behind it. The catalyst developed at PNNL condenses multiple […]
In New York state, Spectrum Local News reports that a broad coalition of dozens of groups including auto manufacturers, biofuel and renewable fuel producers among others have sent a letter to top state legislators asking for them to again take up the issue of a clean fuel standard. The group sought to start the discussion […]
With plans to be fully circular, Covestro is on top of alternative raw materials like biomass, CO2, used materials and waste that can replace fossil resources. For example, their biobased car top coat is just one way to lower CO2 footprint of automotive products. Find out their ambitions to reduce GHG emissions by 50% by […]
Maybe it’s because Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but this week’s innovations are heavy on food with a protein innovation contest crowning MycoTechnology for their mushroom-based protein production, a whopping $7 million raised for a 3D-printed cultured meat startup to commercialize its meat bioprinter, a “metabolized restaurant” concept with food produced using bacteria through […]
In the UK, S&P Global Platts has launched first-to-market hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) values in Europe. These daily assessments, which have been provided to the market since August 17, bring additional transparency to the market as the transport industry embraces the energy transition towards less-carbon intensive energy sources. The daily S&P Global Platts HVO cost-based […]
In France, Repsol has selected Axens Vegan technology for its first production plant for advanced biofuels in Spain at its Cartagena refinery. This new plant will be capable of producing 250,000 TPA of biodiesel, biojet, bionaphtha, and biopropane. Repsol’s project outlines Axens’ expertise in Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils (HVO) and its commitment to power sustainability in […]
In California, Lucas Oil Products Inc says its Safeguard Ethanol Fuel Conditioner with Stabilizers provides unmatched protection against issues that may arise when using ethanol-based fuels. Lucas Oil’s formula is entirely soluble in all ethanol fuels and contains effective oxidation inhibitors to stabilize fuel and prevent varnish and gum. As a result, Lucas Oil’s Safeguard™ […]
