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The Next Oil Price Spike May Cripple The Industry

Green Car Congress

Two diametrically opposed views dominate the current debate about where the oil price is heading. Excluding subsidies the difference is said to be about $16,000 in the US, $18,500 in Germany and $13,200 in France, despite Tesla and GM reportedly selling their main EV models at a loss. Since (non-U.S. Since (non-U.S.

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Amyris renewable jet fuel receives regulatory approval in Brazil for blends up to 10%

Green Car Congress

Building on the revised ASTM International standard for aviation turbine fuel approved in June, Brazil’s ANP last week removed the last regulatory hurdle for the use of our renewable jet fuel in Brazil. Amyris and its partners are contributing to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions with our renewable fuel.

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Are biofuels the answer for green cars? The Green Piece

Green Cars News

It predicts 35 per cent growth in the US; 30 per cent growth in Brazil; and substantial increases in areas including the Asia-Pacific region, France, Germany and Argentina. Biofuels are generally accepted to improve net carbon output, even when local air pollution from the production of biodiesel is taken into account.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Just as wireless service providers offer smartphones at discounted prices, Project Better Place will offer discounted electric vehicles with usage pricing plans. A free car on a four-year plan in France is another idea mentioned by Shai Agassi, CEO of Project Better Place. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA SZ (1) 6753.T

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