Sustainable technologies

Fulcrum BioEnergy Breaks Ground On Sierra BioFuels Plant

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Energy, Sustainable development, Alternative energy, Bioenergy, Biofuels, Sustainable technologies, Renewable fuels, Renewable energy, Waste-to-energy, Cellulosic ethanol commercialization

RENO, Nev., May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc. announced today the start of site construction for Phase 2 of its first waste-to-fuels project, the Sierra BioFuels Plant (Sierra), with a groundbreaking event at the plant site in McCarran, Nevada to celebrate this milestone.

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  • RENO, Nev., May 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc. announced today the start of site construction for Phase 2 of its first waste-to-fuels project, the Sierra BioFuels Plant (Sierra), with a groundbreaking event at the plant site in McCarran, Nevada to celebrate this milestone.
  • Sierra will be the nation's first commercial-scale plant converting a municipal solid waste feedstock, or household garbage, that would otherwise be landfilled, into a low-carbon, renewable transportation fuel product.
  • By converting waste into low-carbon transportation fuel, Fulcrum provides a real solution to the aviation industry's commitment to reduce carbon emissions."
  • Through Sierra, Fulcrum will create hundreds of well-paying jobs including approximately 500 during construction, 120 permanent plant operations jobs and many more indirect jobs throughout Northern Nevada.

Seabased to Bring Wave Energy to the Caribbean

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Energy, Universe, Energy conversion, Sustainable technologies, Energy economics, Fortum, Wave power, Renewable energy, Energy technology, Energy market, Renewable resource

Recognizing the vast energy resource represented in the waves that roll onto our beaches every day, I have researched every opportunity to harness this energy.

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  • Recognizing the vast energy resource represented in the waves that roll onto our beaches every day, I have researched every opportunity to harness this energy.
  • Seabased's Ocean Wave Energy Solution is not only the most efficient in the market, but it is also the most sustainable and economical."
  • The permitting process has already begun in several Caribbean jurisdictions, making the Caribbean islands pioneers in bringing wave energy forward.
  • Seabased is a global leader in the growing wave energy market with a patented turnkey technology that delivers renewable energy from ocean waves straight to the grid.Founded by noted Swedish scientist and inventor Mats Leijon, Seabased counts Fortum and the Swedish Energy Agency among its partners.

Ancheer Revolutionizes the Bike Industry with its New E-bike

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Cycling, Appropriate technology, Sustainable technologies, Sustainable development, Environmental technology, Sustainable transport, Mountain biking, Bicycles

The bike is made of high-quality aluminun alloy along with high carbon steel materials to make the bike light weight without compromising durability and strength.

Key Points: 
  • The bike is made of high-quality aluminun alloy along with high carbon steel materials to make the bike light weight without compromising durability and strength.
  • Nowadays, the use of the bike is very in demand, whether it is for sports or just merely for day to day commute.
  • Considering this, bike manufacturers are also putting more effort in developing the products that they are going to cater into the market.
  • This innovation in the bike industry paved the way for the growth and advancement of bike production.

Global Electric Van Market Analysis & Forecast 2018-2022: Market to Grow at a CAGR of 50.38%

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Sustainable technologies, Electric vehicles, Transport, Electric vehicle, Sustainable transport, Battery electric vehicle, Electric vehicle conversion, Electric car

The global electric van market to grow at a CAGR of 50.38% during the period 2018-2022.

Key Points: 
  • The global electric van market to grow at a CAGR of 50.38% during the period 2018-2022.
  • Global Electric Van Market 2018-2022, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts.
  • Further, the report states that one challenge in the market is non-availability of effective electric vehicle charging technology.
  • Therefore, delivery companies opt for electric vans with increased battery storage capacity to eliminate sourcing power from slowly charging public systems.

GLOBAL BIO-BASED CHEMICALS MARKET FORECAST 2018-2026

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Thursday, May 10, 2018
Nature, Sustainable development, Universe, Biotechnology, Biomass, Sustainable technologies, Sustainable agriculture, Sustainable business, Bioplastic, Bioproducts, Biofuel, Biodiesel

Although the biofuels market, which comprises of biodiesel, biogas, and solid biomass, generated the highest revenue in 2017, it is the bioplastics market which is anticipated to grow at a faster CAGR during the forecast period.The application segment can be further sub-divided into various areas like industrial chemicals, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, food products etc.

Key Points: 
  • Although the biofuels market, which comprises of biodiesel, biogas, and solid biomass, generated the highest revenue in 2017, it is the bioplastics market which is anticipated to grow at a faster CAGR during the forecast period.The application segment can be further sub-divided into various areas like industrial chemicals, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, food products etc.
  • The industrial chemicals that include succinic acid, industrial alcohol, bio-based dyes, lactic acid, glycerol, acrylic acid and others, is the application which is currently dominating the global bio-based chemical market.
  • Asia-Pacific region currently holds the biggest market for the bio-based chemicals, accounting for xx% share of the total market.The demand for the bio-based chemicals from this region is expected to further rise during the forecasted years.
  • The European bio-based chemicals market is the second-largest bio-based chemicals market in the world.Italy currently dominates this market.

Pasadena, California Fire Department Switches to Neste MY Renewable Diesel

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Energy, Sustainable development, Universe, Biofuels, Palm oil, Renewable energy technology, Sustainable technologies, Liquid fuels, Neste, Biodiesel, Vegetable oil refining, Diesel engine

HOUSTON, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Pasadena Fire Department, a California city northeast of Los Angeles, has switched much of its fleet of apparatus from operating on petroleum diesel to using Neste MY Renewable Diesel.

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  • HOUSTON, May 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Pasadena Fire Department, a California city northeast of Los Angeles, has switched much of its fleet of apparatus from operating on petroleum diesel to using Neste MY Renewable Diesel.
  • The department currently operates one truck, four engines and four Rescue Ambulances on renewable diesel and plans to transition all remaining apparatus to renewable diesel by 2019.
  • Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a low-carbon fuel produced from 100% renewable and sustainable raw materials.
  • Unlike biodiesel, Neste MY Renewable Diesel is a drop-in fuel that requires no blending and is compatible with all diesel engines.

When Will Electric Cars Take Over the Roads

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Friday, May 4, 2018
Electric vehicles, Transport, Sustainable technologies, Electric car, Electric vehicle conversion, Energy, Automotive industry, Electric vehicle, Electric car use by country

Out of 1 billion cars in the world, only 2 million are electric.

Key Points: 
  • Out of 1 billion cars in the world, only 2 million are electric.
  • The world is going to need "mountains of lithium, from all over the world, to satisfy the global hunger for batteries."
  • European auto-makers like Volvo want to concentrate on EVs, and plan on electric cars and trucks covering 50 percent of all sales by 2025.
  • The Boston Consulting Group released a report estimating that hybrids and EVS would cut the market share of internal combustion cars by 50 percent by 2030.

Global Bio-Refinery Technologies Market Report 2018: Dupont, Bayer Material Science, Abengoa Bioenergia Dominate

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Thursday, May 3, 2018
Energy, Sustainable development, Renewable fuels, Universe, Sustainable technologies, Abengoa, IBEX-35, Seville, BP, Biofuel

The "Global Bio-Refinery Technologies Market Research Report, Insights, Opportunity Analysis, Market Shares and Forecast, 2017 - 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Bio-Refinery Technologies Market Research Report, Insights, Opportunity Analysis, Market Shares and Forecast, 2017 - 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The major factors driving the growth of global bio-refinery technologies market are depleting fossil fuel reserves, increasing greenhouse gas emission and environmental concerns and increasing R&D investments in bio-refinery technologies.
  • Global bio-refinery technologies market has been segmented into feedstock, products and end user.
  • Geographically, North America is dominating region in the global bio-refinery technologies market and is expected to continue dominating amid forecast period due to presence of major companies such as Dupont, Bayer Material Science, Abengoa Bioenergia, BP Biofuels etc.

HYDROPOWER MARKET REPORT 2018-2028

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Thursday, May 3, 2018
Sustainable technologies, Energy conversion, Hydraulic engineering, Hydropower, Nature

This report addresses the development of the global hydropower market, analysing the prospects for 6 submarkets and 17 key national markets, and including forecasts for CAPEX and installed capacity from 2018-2028.

Key Points: 
  • This report addresses the development of the global hydropower market, analysing the prospects for 6 submarkets and 17 key national markets, and including forecasts for CAPEX and installed capacity from 2018-2028.
  • The Hydropower Market Report 2018-2028 responds to your need for definitive market data.
  • The 355-page report provides clear detailed insight into the global Hydropower market.
  • The report delivers considerable added value by revealing:
    214 tables, charts and graphs analysing and revealing the growth prospects and outlook for the Hydropower market.

Air Canada Operates Biofuel Flight From Edmonton to San Francisco

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Thursday, May 3, 2018
Energy, Sustainable development, Universe, Sustainable technologies, Renewable fuels, Biofuels, Renewable energy, Fuels, Low-carbon economy, Aviation biofuel, Sustainable biofuel

"Air Canada is proud to partner today with the Edmonton International Airport (EIA) to operate today's flight with biofuel.Air Canada continues to support and advocate for the development of biofuel in Canada to become commercially viable; a big step towards creating more sustainable aviation in Canada and internationally.

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  • "Air Canada is proud to partner today with the Edmonton International Airport (EIA) to operate today's flight with biofuel.Air Canada continues to support and advocate for the development of biofuel in Canada to become commercially viable; a big step towards creating more sustainable aviation in Canada and internationally.
  • The result of today's biofuel use reduces this flight's carbon emissions by over 10 tonnes, which represents a 20% reduction in net carbon emissions for this flight," said Teresa Ehman, Director, Environmental Affairs at Air Canada.
  • "Since 1990, Air Canada has improved its fuel efficiency by 43 per cent.
  • "This biofuel demonstration flight reflects our combined commitment to bring forward low carbon, renewable fuels into the aviation and airport sectors," said Tom Ruth, President and CEO of Edmonton International Airport.