Two-step enzymatic process for the production of biodiesel
A team of researchers in China has developed a two-step enzymatic process for the solvent-free conversion of soybean oil to biodiesel without the production of glycerol. The process uses hydrolysis followed by esterification, with Yarrowia lipolytica l…
Better Place and Renault launch Europe’s first Better Place Center, EV subscription plans
Better Place opened, together with its partner Renault, Europe’s first Better Place center. Visitors can place an order for a Renault Fluence Z.E. with the Renault staff and sign up with the Better Place team for a subscription of mobility services.
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Neste Oil to increase its use of waste in renewable diesel production
Neste Oil will increase its use of waste as a raw material for producing NExBTL renewable diesel in 2011. Palm oil will continue to be the single largest raw material input, and is expected to account for just under half of the total raw material used …
Frontier Airlines flying to Provo
Scheduled commercial flights will soon be arriving in Utah County. Provo Mayor John Curtis told the city council by phone Tuesday night that Frontier Airlines will start a daily flight in and out of Provo in June.
USABC awards Maxwell Technologies and partners $7.01M for ultracap energy storage system for power-assist hybrids
The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC) has awarded Maxwell Technologies, Inc. a $7.01 million cost-shared technology development contract to develop an advanced energy storage system for power-assist hybrid electric vehicles (PAHEVs)…
‘Next Generation’ Program for Truck Dealers to Launch at ATD Convention
The American Truck Dealers announced a new program aimed at developing the next wave of medium- and heavy-duty truck dealers to effectively run their own businesses.
Lightweight electric vehicle crosses Australia in 18 days using mostly wind-power [w/video]
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Wind Explorer – Click above to watch video after the jump
Proving that the wind energy works for more than just sailboats, the Wind Explorer, a lightweight electric vehicle, was propelled 3,107 miles ac…
Amprius raises $25M to support commercialization of Li-ion batteries with silicon nanowire anodes
Amprius has raised $25 million to commercialize next-generation lithium ion batteries leveraging Amprius’ proprietary silicon-based anode technology. (Earlier post.) Major new investors include IPV Capital (Shanghai, China), Kleiner Perkins Caufield …
Marten Transport Increases Driver Pay
Marten Transport, a Wisconsin-based carrier, raised driver pay effective April 1.
Wingfoot Commercial Tire Opens New Truck Care Center
Wingfoot Commercial Tire has continued its on-highway expansion by opening a Truck Care Center in Kenly, N.C.