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USDA provides $91M loan guarantee to Cool Planet for biogasoline blendstock plant; biomass pyrolysis and catalytic conversion

Green Car Congress

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).

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LA-based SMLC to lead new DOE Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute; ~$800M for 5 new hub competitions

Green Car Congress

quadrillion BTU of energy annually, equivalent to 280 million barrels of oil, or a month’s worth of that nation’s oil imports. MontanaTech; National Energy Technology National Laboratory; National Renewable Energy Laboratory; North Carolina State U.; New technologies to better repurpose these materials could save U.S.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

He recognizes the diminishing power of the oil and gas industry, and embraces the imminent future of electrically powered transportation. Academically, he earned a Masters in Environmental Science from Drexel University and an MBA with a focus on Sustainability from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

He recognizes the diminishing power of the oil and gas industry, and embraces the imminent future of electrically powered transportation. Academically, he earned a Masters in Environmental Science from Drexel University and an MBA with a focus on Sustainability from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School.