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Policy changes key to a switch to biofuels Dublin, Ireland (UPI) Feb 18, 2009 Sweeping policy changes by governments worldwide are needed before a major switchover from hydrocarbons to biofuels can be realized as a remedial response to climate change, an expert survey of the industry said Thursday. The report, promoted by Dublin's Research and Markets publishers as "a comprehensive, holistic and nuanced overview of the global biofuel industry," said governments need to make key policy shifts before biofuels can become a principal substitute for hydrocarbons worldwide and ... read more |
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EPA Reaffirms Sugarcane Biofuel Is Advanced Low-Emission Renewable Fuel Sao Paulo, Brazil (SPX) Feb 11, 2010 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed that ethanol made from sugarcane is a low carbon renewable fuel, which can contribute significantly to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As part of the announcement finalizing regulations for the implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2), the EPA designated sugarcane ethanol as an advanced biofuel that l ... more GM Announces B20 Biofuel Capability For New Duramax 6.6l Turbo Diesel Grapevine TX (SPX) Feb 10, 2010 GM has announced that its new lineup of heavy-duty diesel pickups will have B20 biodiesel capability. B20 fuel is a blend of 20-percent biodiesel and 80-percent conventional diesel, which helps lower carbon dioxide emissions and lessens dependence on petroleum. The announcement was made at the National Biodiesel Conference. GM's new Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel engine has been substantially r ... more GreeNow Can Burn Alternative Fuel In Sub-Freezing Weather New York NY (SPX) Feb 10, 2010 GreeNow has announced a technological breakthrough which enables its generator engines to power outdoor events through the winter. Knowing at low temperatures that pure biodiesel can become gelatinous and difficult to burn, the GreeNow team developed a customized, state-of-the-art heating system for its generators and fuel tanks. The result: Even as the January weather pushes the mercury b ... more |
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Cosan-Shell Deal Expands Global Penetration Outlook For Brazilian Ethanol Sao Paulo, Brazil (SPX) Feb 10, 2010 The joint venture announced simultaneously in Sao Paulo and London involving Brazilian ethanol group Cosan and Royal Dutch Shell increases prospects of an expanding global presence for Brazilian sugarcane ethanol. The assessment came from Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) President Marcos Jank. In his view, the deal brings together two companies that are strongly complementary: "The partnership generates scale, efficiency and technology, all of which certainly contribute to gain acc ... read more |
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