Tag Archives: Algae fuel

Online Map Shows Algae Biomass Facilities, Projects Worldwide

The Algae Biomass Organization has published an online map showing algae production facilities and research projects worldwide. The map shows algae — which can produce a wide variety of products including renewable fuels, feeds, fertilizers and chemicals — can grow … Continue reading

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Green Fleet Roundup: Nissan Leaf, Coca-Cola, Ford, Retail Algae

Teijin Limited’s Eco Circle Plantfiber bio-polyester has been selected for use in the seats and interior trim surface of the electric Nissan LEAF (see photo). More than 30 percent of the material is made with biofuels derived from sugarcane. This is … Continue reading

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Green Fleet Roundup: Nissan Leaf, Coca-Cola, Ford, Retail Algae

Teijin Limited’s Eco Circle Plantfiber bio-polyester has been selected for use in the seats and interior trim surface of the electric Nissan LEAF (see photo). More than 30 percent of the material is made with biofuels derived from sugarcane. This is … Continue reading

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New EU Plan Limits Food-based Biofuels Used for Transport

Announced just less than a month ago, the European commission will seek to impose a limit of 5% on the use of crop-based biofuels. The initiative comes as part of a larger plan to raise the share of renewable energy to … Continue reading

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Microbubbles Enable More Efficient Production Of Algae Biofuels

Algae biofuel is one of the most promising alternative fuels on the market – so far we’ve seen cars and even planes adapted to run on it. The main drawback thus far has been high production costs and energy usage … Continue reading

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