MarketsandMarkets has published a new market research report titled, Global Biodiesel Market (2009 - 2014). By 2014, the total biodiesel market in the world is anticipated to be valued at US$12.6 billion, according to the report. The revenues in the American and European markets are expected to account for 28.6% and 55.6% of the US$12.6 billion.
YRC Worldwide has launched a new Green Balance Calculator, which was developed in collaboration with Sustainable Travel International. Customers who would like to help offset their emissions that are related with their shipments through carbon offset projects that are certified can utilize this calculator.
Cavitation Technologies has announced the preliminary results of HydroFuel, the company’s new hydro-fuel technology. Cavitation Technologies has mixed water on a molecular level with diesel by using its proprietary process. The most recent development of Cavitation Technologies is the mixing of fuel and water efficiently.
Toyota has adopted DuPont™ Sorona® renewably sourced polymer as material for the ceiling surface skin, sun visor and pillar garnish of its new SAI® model. DuPont™ Sorona® fibers also were selected as materials for optional Toyota floor mats.
The cellulosic ethanol production of Iogen has topped 581,000 liters in the year 2009 which is more than double the company’s fuel production in the year 2008. The total production, since the year 2004, has exceeded one million liters.
ETA-Florence Renewable Energies has a range of ongoing projects related to the biomass industry. Some of these include BEST, PHYDADES, PROCURA and BIOPROS. The BEST biomass project is also known as the Bioethanol for Sustainable Transport project and has been partnered and co-financed by the European Commission. Some of the other ethanol producing partners of this project include Sekab, Wessex Grain and Royal Nedalco.
The Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) of Taiwan is promoting the use of electricity-powered buses and bicycles, dual-fuel vehicles, liquefied natural gas cars and hybrid vehicles to reduce the level of pollution. Stephen Shu-hung Shen, EPA Minister remarked that the usage of eco-friendly vehicles by the entire nation will help in reducing the emissions of carbon and saving energy. People are encouraged by Stephen Shu-hung Shen to walk or to use the metro system, bicycles, buses and high speed rails.
China Integrated Energy has reached separate agreements to acquire three gas stations, which are located near the city of Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, PRC. The gas stations to be acquired are Jinzheng gas station, Jindou gas station and Andong gas station.
An official from the Environmental Protection Administration stated that the quality of air in Taiwan has improved in the past few years due to various air pollution reduction measures initiated by the Environmental Protection Administration. These measures were aimed at reducing the pollution caused by factories and local vehicles.
Cummins Westport announced that with the introduction of its ISL G natural gas engine for Kenworth W9000S and T800 short hood models, the truck company is set to expand its product line. Cummins Westport is a leading manufacturer of high-performance, alternate fuel engines. The natural gas vehicles are ready for order and are aimed at pickup and delivery, municipal, and vocational applications
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