In Brazil, Camiones y Buses reports at LAT BUS 2024 in São Paulo, Volare, a division of Marcopolo, has unveiled its latest creation: the Attack 9 HVE ethanol hybrid minibus. Developed in collaboration with Horse and WEG, the vehicle marks a significant step forward in sustainable transport but will not hit the roads until 2026. […]
In Norway Hexagon Agility, a part of Hexagon Composites, has clinched a substantial order worth $18.7 million to supply renewable natural gas fuel systems to a prominent North American refuse fleet with deliveries to begin in the third quarter of 2024. The move underscores a growing trend among heavy-duty vehicle fleets to adopt cleaner, sustainable […]
In the UK, Argus Media reports Landwärme, a prominent German supplier of biomethane, has declared insolvency amidst a dramatic plunge in the prices of greenhouse gas emission reduction quotas. Opting for self-administration, akin to America’s Chapter 11, the company seeks to restructure under its own aegis while continuing operations. This decision stems from a market […]
In Brazil, Jornal Cana reports the state of São Paulo’s bioenergy sector showed significant progress under the Greener Ethanol Protocol. including a complete cessation of pre-harvest burning in sugarcane fields and a 52% reduction in water use since 2010. The Greener Ethanol Protocol update was released during the 30th edition of Fenasucro & Agrocana by […]
In Colorado, Gevo unveiled a compelling report by Charles River Associates detailing the economic and environmental gains from sustainable aviation fuel production, notably at its planned Net-Zero 1 facility in South Dakota. According to the study, every federal dollar invested in SAF yields $4-6 in economic benefits. The NZ1 facility, which focuses on converting alcohol […]
In India, Money Control reports sugar stocks in India saw an uptick of up to 5% amid reports that the government is poised to raise ethanol prices to foster production and meet its ambitious 20% blending target by 2025-26. Since the 2022-23 season, ethanol prices have been stagnant at Rs 65.61 per litre, a status […]
In Brazil, Globo Rural reports Brazil’s agave plants, currently underutilized with only 4% used in sisal fiber production, are set to transform into a biofuel boon, as a new initiative leverages 95% of the residual biomass for ethanol production. The Brazilian Agency for Industrial Development and the government of Bahia have launched the Replanta Agave […]
In Texas, Argus Media reports California unveiled significantly stricter carbon reduction targets for transportation fuels including a cap at 20% per year on credits generated from soybean- and canola-oil-derived biodiesels starting in 2028. This move is intended to curb the overwhelming supply of credits, which surged due to the increased use of renewable diesel and […]
In India, Financial Express reports on the occasion of World Biofuel Day, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers convened the third iteration of its international conference, sparking discussions that could redefine road transport’s energy backbone. Under the banner “The Biofuel Revolution in India: Fueling Tomorrow,” the event became a crucible for ideas on merging ecological […]
In India, The Economic Times reports in an ambitious bid to curb carbon emissions, India’s government has announced plans to blend 5% ethanol into diesel, a shift that could shake up both the energy sector and environmental efforts. This initiative, part of a broader strategy to reduce dependence on imported crude oil, aims to integrate […]
