Green Car Congress
MARCH 31, 2014
Cool Planet Energy Systems, a renewable fuels and biochar company ( earlier post ), closed on its targeted $100 million Series D financing. Catalytic Conversion: Cool Planet has developed a number of proprietary catalytic conversion processes to convert these useful hydrocarbon components into different types of fuels.
Green Car Congress
MAY 13, 2014
Increasing oil demand is requiring increasing imports; since 2009, China has been importing more than half of its petroleum needs. Additionally, in 2012 the Chinese Ministry of Finance announced it would provide annual subsidies up to two billion yuan ($323.6 China Electric (Battery) Fuel Efficiency Oil Policy'
Green Car Congress
APRIL 4, 2011
Gas flaring emits 400 million metric tons of CO 2 annually, the same as 77 million automobiles, without producing useful heat or electricity. Worldwide, billions of cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas are wasted annually, typically as a by-product of oil extraction. Expand access to financing. Advance local solutions.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 5, 2014
Cool Planet’s patented technology comprises three main components: Biomass Pyrolysis: Hemi-cellulosic or lignocellulosic biomass is processed through a mechanical biomass fractionating system that uses pressure and heat to create streams of useful hydrocarbon components (bio-oil or pyrolysis oil). Earlier post.).
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
While the ChargePoint device is framed as being free, it does require the purchase of a new automobile through the automaker’s captive finance arm Hyundai Capital America. But it also took incentives away from a slew of electrified automobiles that would have qualified under the old model. From& AP : Greenpeace U.K.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 31, 2011
million) available to finance part of the initiative’s activities. Transport is current 96% dependent on oil for its energy needs. The Transport 2050 Roadmap [ earlier post ] aims to break transport’s current oil dependency and allow mobility to grow. The Commission will make €24.2 million (US$34.3
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 15, 2012
While this is a threat for business, there are also opportunities to grow commerce and create jobs, and to innovate to address the needs of growing populations for agriculture, sanitation, education, technology, finance, and healthcare. Sector analysis: Automobiles. The three nexuses are linked by climate change.
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