In Michigan, the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) and Canadian Dairy Distillery recently celebrated the groundbreaking of their innovative $41 million ethanol plant in Constantine, Michigan. As a result of their partnership, the new facility will transform 14,000 tons of milk permeate, a dairy byproduct, into 2.2 million gallons of ethanol annually. When blended with […]
In Michigan, The Michigan Milk Producers Association and Canadian Dairy Distillery celebrated the groundbreaking of a $41 million ethanol plant in Constantine, Michigan. The plant, lauded as America’s lowest carbon-intensity dairy ethanol facility, aims to produce 2.2 million gallons of ethanol annually by converting 14,000 tons of milk permeate, a dairy byproduct. Key figures at […]
In Michigan, luxury car company Cadillac has unveiled SOLLEI, a luxury, coach-built, all-electric convertible concept car with mycelium interior materials produced by MycoWorks. The convertible features a “striking 55-inch pillar-to-pillar screen,” a luxurious interior, and “sophisticated exterior lighting choreography.” The name SOLLEI is derived from “sun” (SOL) and “leisure” (LEI) and captures Cadillac’s vision of […]
In Michigan, scientists ask, what do poplar trees, sharks and biofuels have in common? While it might sound a bit like a riddle, a team led by Michigan State University biochemists has reported exciting findings concerning all three in the quest for cleaner energy. Published in the Plant Biotechnology Journal, the team’s latest paper explores […]
In Michigan, Neogen Corporation announced that it has launched the new CelluSmart technology from Megazyme by Neogen for the measurement of cellulosic ethanol from biofuel production. In creating this technology, Neogen improved upon the previous National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) procedure, introducing a yeast-degrading cocktail (YDC). With these improvements, CelluSmart allows the ethanol industry to […]
In Michigan, Neogen Corporation has launched the new CelluSmart technology from Megazyme by Neogen for the measurement of cellulosic ethanol from biofuel production. In creating this industry-first technology, Neogen improved upon the previous National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) procedure, introducing a yeast-degrading cocktail (YDC). With these improvements, CelluSmart allows the ethanol industry to fully realize […]
In Michigan, outdoor apparel maker Merrell has launched a plant-based apparel collaboration with Parks Project, a streetwear brand committed to conserving national parks. The collection’s hiking shoe, dubbed Moab 3, features mushroom-based materials as well as recycled laces, webbing, and mesh lining. The Merrell and Parks Project tie-up also includes long and short-sleeve shirts, fleece […]
In Michigan, Chemovator, the business incubator and early-stage investor of BASF, has finalized an undisclosed investment in Heartland, a startup developing natural fiber plastic additives. Heartland’s hemp-based materials can be used as additives within plastic compounds. The innovation improves properties with regard to flammability, bonding, dispersion, and bulk density, which are historically associated with processing […]
In Michigan, the Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a total of $80 million for two hydrogen projects in the state. Nel Hydrogen, which announced plans to construct an automated gigafactory in Plymouth Charter Township, will receive $50 million from the DOE to help develop the site’s fully automated manufacturing process, which will enable higher […]
In Michigan, the Michigan Public Service Commission rejected applications by Consumers Energy Co. for early termination of power purchase agreements (PPAs) with biomass plant operators, finding that ending the contracts prematurely was not holistically considered in the state’s electric capacity needs, posing a potential risk, and that calculated savings may be overestimated. Consumers Energy applied […]
