In Germany, Dr. Martin Winterkorn has resigned as CEO of Volkswagen Group AG. No successor has yet been named. The VW board indicated that a new CEO will be named by Friday,and that further changes in personnel would happen rapidly as the investigation unfolds. “I am shocked by the events of the past few days.,” […]
A 6-year Volkswagen scheme to defraud emissions regulators on NOx emissions, uncovered by the US Environmental Protection Agency and disclosed publicly in recent days, is leading to more investigations. The German Government is denying reports that it “knew about VW emissions rigging but did nothing to stop it” according to a report in the UK’s Daily […]
Based on early voting through September 22, 2015, the leaders in the 50 Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy are detailed below. Complete notes on early voting are here. Complete voting rules and deadlines for the 2016 Hot 50 are here. 50. Myriant 49. AkzoNobel 48. BP Biofuels 47. ICM 46. CoolPlanet Energy Systems 45. […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, shed 2.19 percent to 53.05 as global equities sagged. For the day, Gevo (GEVO) lost 6.38 percent to $2.20, while Solazyme (SZYM) dumped 8.16 percent to $2.59. Among other equities, Aemetis (AMTX) was down 6.94 percent to $3.42. Overall, declines led advances 3 […]
Based on early voting through September 22, 2015, the leaders in the 40 Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy are detailed below. Complete notes on early voting are here. Complete voting rules and deadlines for the 2016 Hot 50 are here. 40. Vertimass 39. Lygos 38. Leaf Resources Ltd 37. Novvi 36. Global Bioenergies 35. […]
In Florida, early voting totals for the 40 Hottest Small Companies and 50 Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy, representing roughly 5% of the overall vote expected, were released today. The Digest noted some early voting trends. 1. These are “early precincts” reporting — not yet including the 50% of votes from the invited internatinoal selectors, […]
A 6-year Volkswagen scheme to defraud emissions regulators, uncovered by the US Environmental Protection Agency and disclosed publicly in recent days, has caught the eye of other countries and stakeholders around the world. In France, Finance Minister Michel Sapin called for an EU-wide investigation. Meanwhile, the Swiss Federal Roads Office and regulators in South Korea have […]
The Digest Bioeconomy Index, an index of publicly traded advanced bioeconomy stocks, gained 0.91 percent to 54.24 as advanced biofuels rebounded. For the day, Cosan (CZZ) dumped 6.16 percent to $3.19, while Biox (BX.T) regained 22.11 percent to $1.16. Among other equities, Abengoa (ABGB) shed 8.01 percent to $4.71. Overall, advances led declines 5 to […]
By Graham Noyes, executive director, Low Carbon Fuels Coalition Special to The Digest The first year of California’s legislative session ended dramatically with a mix of successes and setbacks for the low carbon fuel industry. California leads the nation on policies to combat climate change resulting in dramatic proposals like Governor Jerry Brown’s and Senate President […]
The make-or-break moment for algae-based and cyanobacteria fuels is nigh upon us, and it turns on the prospects for carbon capture and use. Will policymakers enable low-cost carbon to become available for this nascent, petroleum-displacing technology set? The Digest investigates. Next week in Washington DC, the Algae Biomass Summit is convening an opening morning session entitled […]
