article thumbnail

Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

Green Car Congress

Geely Auto was the first auto manufacturer in China to conduct research and development into methanol vehicle solutions in 2005, and has since acquired dozens of patents. These strategies are closely linked to the economy. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Sileghem, L., Wallner, T., and Verhelst, S. 2014.07.002.

Renewable 150
article thumbnail

Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

Green Car Congress

The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. In 2005, their sales increased even further, accounting for approximately 54% of all new car sales. d) further provides for alcohol blends as follows: Special provisions for alcohol blends. (1)