Mini Launches Electric Car on July 9
BMW is no stranger to electrification, having released several plug-in hybrids and the diminutive i3 range-extended electric hatchback. Its budget brand Mini is in the same boat, as its current lineup does offer some electrification, and in just a couple weeks, we’ll see its first electric car. Mini announced on its website this week that the first electric Mini will debut on July 9. It … Continue reading Mini Launches Electric Car on July 9
Maersk Goes Carbon-Neutral Transport
A new carbon neutral product – the first of its kind in the industry – is being piloted with select Maersk customers who are highly engaged in sustainable solutions for their supply chain. H&M Group is the first company to trial it as part of the shift towards carbon-neutral transportation. Copenhagen, Denmark. The biofuel in the pilot project is the same blend of used cooking … Continue reading Maersk Goes Carbon-Neutral Transport
Mondi Develops New Recyclable PP Film for Food Packaging
Mondi, an Austria-based paper and packaging solutions provider, has unveiled a recyclable polypropylene (PP) film to pack fresh and processed foods. The recyclable packaging material is suitable for the thermoforming of flexible films for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and vacuum packaging. According to Mondi, the new, coextruded packaging material features a web at the top and bottom as well as an internal barrier layer. Both … Continue reading Mondi Develops New Recyclable PP Film for Food Packaging
Trump Orders Review of Controversial Biofuel Waiver Program
U.S. President Donald Trump has directed members of his Cabinet to review the administration’s expanded use of waivers exempting small refineries from the nation’s biofuel policy, after hearing from farmers angry about the issue during his recent Midwest tour, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Trump’s move underscores the rising political importance of the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard, a more than decade-old law … Continue reading Trump Orders Review of Controversial Biofuel Waiver Program
China Cuts Support For Electric Carmakers
China has become the biggest electric car market in the world, thanks to government support in the form of subsidies — but things may change as subsidies are being reduced. Experts and industry insiders warn that there could be consolidation in China’s electric vehicle market and weaker investor sentiment. Still, Chinese electric carmakers like Xpeng and WM Motor are remaining bullish despite potential short-term blips … Continue reading China Cuts Support For Electric Carmakers
Clariant to Chair the Coalition Leaders of Sustainable Biofuels
Today Leaders of Sustainable Biofuels (LSB) nominated Gloria Gaupmann, Head of Public Affairs, Technology & Innovation, Clariant, as Chairwoman at LSB’s Annual General Meeting in Brussels. Gloria takes over the Chair from Marko Janhunen, Director, Public Affairs at UPM, who served as chair since 2017. LSB is working closely with the European Commission, Members of the European Parliament and the Member States representatives to provide … Continue reading Clariant to Chair the Coalition Leaders of Sustainable Biofuels
US Ethanol Makers Buy Brazilian Corn
Some U.S. ethanol makers are considering buying corn from Brazil to guarantee supply as domestic crop prices are rising, the chief of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) said on Tuesday. “I haven’t heard that it is happening, but I have heard some chatter that there are people looking at it, because of the growing spread between U.S. and Brazil corn prices,” Chief Executive Geoff Cooper … Continue reading US Ethanol Makers Buy Brazilian Corn
Tax Credits for Affordable Electric Vehicles Gain Speed
As Congress begins to turn toward tax policies to help clean energy manufacturing, electric vehicle tax credits aimed directly at more affordable vehicles are gaining speed, just as a previous Forbes column and a Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) white paper urged several months ago. The question now is will EV advocates in Congress, the U.S. auto industry and labor unions get the message and reform … Continue reading Tax Credits for Affordable Electric Vehicles Gain Speed
Will Indian Govt Give Bigger Tax Breaks On Electric Vehicles?
Existing GST levied on electric vehicles is 12% A proposal to reduce GST on EVs is expected to be put forward in the upcoming GST council Indian EV industry has recorded sale of 7.59 Lakh units in India in FY2019 Indian government might slash down the goods and services tax (GST) levied on the sale of electric vehicles in the upcoming 35th GST council on … Continue reading Will Indian Govt Give Bigger Tax Breaks On Electric Vehicles?
In Europe, Facts Don’t Win Over Theories When it Comes to Biofuel
Europe’s demonstrated preference for ideology over science explains why Europe is both the most vocal climate proponent on the world stage and also the most wasteful and ineffective one, Eric Sievers, director of investments at Ethanol Europe, told EURACTIV.com in an interview. “That’s the danger of ideology, a situation in which folks who think they are fighting oil spend an entire decade spreading misinformation about … Continue reading In Europe, Facts Don’t Win Over Theories When it Comes to Biofuel
Norway Shifting Away From Palm Oil Biofuel
Norway saw drop in palm oil consumption following new regulations limiting sales in response to concerns about deforestation for plantations. The decrease has been lauded by a Norwegian rainforest advocacy group, which called it a “big win for rainforests.” Indonesia and Malaysia, the world’s two biggest palm oil producers, have warned of retaliation if a Europe-wide phase-out of the commodity from biofuels by 2030 goes … Continue reading Norway Shifting Away From Palm Oil Biofuel
New Study Shows Spike In Bay Area Electric Car Sales
Electric cars may be accelerating our path in the tech future as sales surge in the Bay Area, according to a new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation. As first reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, electric vehicles accounted for 13 percent of new passenger vehicle registrations in 2018 compared to 7 percent the year before. The Tesla Model 3, the company’s least … Continue reading New Study Shows Spike In Bay Area Electric Car Sales
Solero Removes Plastic Wrapper From Lollies to Cut Single-Use Plastic
Solero ice lollies will be sold without wrappers during a trial aimed at helping cut down on single-use plastic. Multipacks of Solero organic peach ice lollies will be sold in a recyclable cardboard box with compartments, eliminating the need for individual plastic wrappers. The new box is made from a specially designed polyethylene-coated cardboard. It is similar to single-use coffee cups, but with a lower … Continue reading Solero Removes Plastic Wrapper From Lollies to Cut Single-Use Plastic
Sweden Must Double Biofuels Use To Meet Emissions Goal
The use of biofuels for Sweden’s cars and trucks will need to more than double and the use of electricity increase ten-fold if the country is to meet its goal of zero transport emissions by 2045, according to a new study. This is how Sweden meets its climate goals for transport, a report from the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, estimates that if the … Continue reading Sweden Must Double Biofuels Use To Meet Emissions Goal
Malaysian Waste-to-Biodiesel Profits Up Due To Raising EU Demand
Amid the uproar over the European Union’s (EU) discriminatory move against palm oil, one player in the Malaysian palm oil downstream sector seems unperturbed and is in fact expecting better demand for its products this year from European clients Gamalux Oils Sdn Bhd, which makes feedstock materials for biodiesel and animals, projects its export sales to top RM100 million this year, a growth of about … Continue reading Malaysian Waste-to-Biodiesel Profits Up Due To Raising EU Demand
Coca-Cola Issues Bold Recycled PET Strategy
As part of The Coca-Cola Company’s journey towards a World Without Waste, we’re announcing that – in partnership with Coca-Cola European Partners – GLACÉAU Smartwater bottles will be made from 100 per cent recycled plastic (rPET) by the end of the year. And we’re on track to double the amount of rPET used in all our other plastic bottles by early next year too. GLACÉAU … Continue reading Coca-Cola Issues Bold Recycled PET Strategy
Are Waste-to-Energy Plants Bad Investments in the Philippines?
A proposal for a US$423 million facility is expected to be approved in one of the biggest cities in the country’s capital, despite a law banning incineration. Critics say city governments are at the losing end of this technology. Waste burning in the Philippines is prohibited under the country’s Clean Air Act, but this has not stopped private companies from trying to construct waste incinerators … Continue reading Are Waste-to-Energy Plants Bad Investments in the Philippines?
Hellmann’s Commits to 100% Recyclable Plastic Food Packaging
Mayo brand company plans to spread the use of recycled plastic packaging to more than 200 million bottles and jars by 2020 with a goal of 100% recyclable, 100% PCR-content packaging. Major food and beverage brands continue an industry-wide movement into sustainable packaging usually with specific targets and within overarching corporate-wide sustainability goals. One of the latest is Hellmann’s, a Unilever brand based in Englewood … Continue reading Hellmann’s Commits to 100% Recyclable Plastic Food Packaging
18% Of All Renewable Energy Employment Worldwide Is From Hydropower
The sector employs 2.05 million people, directly, nearly three quarters of whom are in operations and maintenance. The Annual Review 2019 from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says that hydropower has the largest installed capacity of all renewables, accounting for almost 50% of renewable energy in the world, but is now expanding slowly. The sector employs 2.05 million people, directly, nearly three quarters of … Continue reading 18% Of All Renewable Energy Employment Worldwide Is From Hydropower
Porsche Thinks You Will Want Your Next Car to Be Electric
Look at the cars around you in traffic today and one commonality stands out. Virtually all have tailpipes, meaning internal combustion engines. That is about to change dramatically. Tesla has made inroads, but now I believe we are approaching a turning point. In coming years we will see more widespread adoption as volume producers including General Motors, Nissan, and VW join with premium brands like … Continue reading Porsche Thinks You Will Want Your Next Car to Be Electric
Colorado Auto Dealers are Peddling Misinformation about Electric Vehicles
At Plug In America, we represent the more than 1 million Americans who have switched to electric vehicles (EVs). We also train and support many auto dealers who recognize that more and more consumers want EVs because they are fun to drive, offer greater convenience and are cheaper to fuel and maintain. This is why we were surprised and baffled by the recent opinion piece … Continue reading Colorado Auto Dealers are Peddling Misinformation about Electric Vehicles
Lithium Mining for Green Electric Cars is Leaving a Stain on the Planet
In 2018, the International Energy Agency (IEA) made a prediction that had the potential to disrupt the auto industry: by 2030, there would be nearly 125 million electric vehicles owned by people around the world, they said. That was a significant increase compared to the 3.1 million electric vehicles globally owned in 2017. “The uptake of electric vehicles is still largely driven by the policy … Continue reading Lithium Mining for Green Electric Cars is Leaving a Stain on the Planet
Toyota Has Done a U-turn on Electric Vehicles
The man charting Subaru’s course in New Zealand is excited by the potential of an electric vehicle partnership announced with Toyota. Subaru, Suzuki and potentially Mazda are the beneficiaries of a newly-unveiled plan that also ultimately also takes Toyota deep into the zero emissions EV-sphere – a space NZ’s largest car brand has so far ignored. Everything’s now changed, with Japan’s dominant brand announcing that … Continue reading Toyota Has Done a U-turn on Electric Vehicles
BASF Becoming a Leader in Electric Car Battery Materials
A family on two continents, brought together in a 600 kilometer journey. See why we’re optimistic about the future of e-mobility. By 2025, our innovations in electric car battery materials aim to double the driving range of midsize cars from 300 to 600 km on a single charge. Batteries will be halved in size and their lifespans will be extended. Best of all, drivers could … Continue reading BASF Becoming a Leader in Electric Car Battery Materials
Stora Enso will Convert the Oulu paper mill into a Packaging Board mill
Stora Enso has decided to invest approximately EUR 350 million to convert the Oulu paper mill in Finland into packaging production. The investment includes converting paper machine 7 into high-quality virgin-fibre-based kraftliner production, and the closure of paper machine 6 and sheeting plant. Production on the converted machine is estimated to start by the end of 2020. “The conversion of Oulu Mill will enable Stora … Continue reading Stora Enso will Convert the Oulu paper mill into a Packaging Board mill
Neste’s Zero Island Project Cuts Emissions on Lidö by 78%
Sweden is aiming to become climate neutral by 2045. However, it has been estimated by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that we may have as little as twelve years to tackle climate change. To examine what it takes to reduce CO2 emissions as fast as possible, Neste and its partners set to turn the island of Lidö in the Swedish archipelago into … Continue reading Neste’s Zero Island Project Cuts Emissions on Lidö by 78%
Petcore Europe Working Groups Improving Pet Tray Circularity
The first semester of 2019 has been a busy one for the PET industry. Next to the Petcore Europe Conference 2019 in February and policy events in the European Parliament, Petcore Europe has also been looking for solutions in its PET Thermoforms Recycling and ODR (Opaque and difficult to recycle PET) Recycling Working Groups. With successful meetings (participation of 45+ companies in each working group) … Continue reading Petcore Europe Working Groups Improving Pet Tray Circularity
Bio-Based Diesel Fuels like Neste MY Renewable Diesel Deliver Largest Carbon Emission Reductions for California Transportation Sector
HOUSTON (May 30, 2019) – According to new data gathered by the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Low Carbon Fuel Standard program, bio-based diesel fuels like Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ deliver the state’s biggest reduction in carbon emissions for the transportation sector. In 2018, the use of these bio-based fuels reduced 4.3 million tons of carbon dioxide in California. This amount surpassed the reduction from … Continue reading Bio-Based Diesel Fuels like Neste MY Renewable Diesel Deliver Largest Carbon Emission Reductions for California Transportation Sector
Genomatica Acquires REG Life Sciences’ Assets
Genomatica, a technology leader for bio-based chemicals, announced it has acquired certain assets of the REG Life Sciences division (REG LS) of Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: REGI), the largest supplier of advanced biofuels in North America. Genomatica intends to use these assets to develop a wider range of sustainable chemicals which in turn are used to make numerous everyday materials and products. The asset … Continue reading Genomatica Acquires REG Life Sciences’ Assets
ANA Signs Offtake Agreement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Deal will help ANA reach its sustainable development goals by significantly decreasing the ecological impact of each flight. All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and 5-Star airline for seven consecutive years, has signed an offtake agreement with LanzaTech, Inc.Opens in a new window that will allow the company to purchase sustainable aviation fuel, a significant step in ANA’s efforts to minimize its environmental impact and … Continue reading ANA Signs Offtake Agreement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
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