In California, Bill Gates said in a recent blog post that advanced biofuels and electrofuels were the only real option for decarbonizing road freight, putting a dent in the hopes of those looking at Tesla’s new big rig trucks as a silver bullet. He said that research and investment in advanced biofuels are significantly underfunded […]
In the Netherlands, a Materials Experience Lab’s researcher is exploring the potential of Living Textiles for futures of clothing and product design and her current project, Biogarmentry, found a special condition in clothing that users will connect to—a living textile that is capable of photosynthesis. Biogarmentry is a transdisciplinary collaboration between nature, design and science. […]
In Washington, D.C., the Renewable Fuels Association reports that government data showed U.S. ethanol exports slumping to just 74 million gallons in July, down 38 percent compared to the same month last year and the lowest total for July in six years. The escalation of trade barriers and the impacts of COVID-19 have caused year-to-date […]
In Switzerland, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development released an issue brief outlining 5 business model shifts, 12 emerging technologies and 8 social innovations that could shape the next decade. This issue brief is part of a series of interim outputs linked to WBCSD’s current refresh of its Vision 2050, a landmark 2010 report […]
In New York, Closed Loop Partners is extending the Ideas phase by four weeks to October 2 and is offering a 1:1 feedback session with IDEO to anyone interested in submitting an application for the Beyond the Bag Challenge which will give a portion of $1 million of non-equity funding ranging from $50 to $200K […]
In India, Swedish energy storage company Azelio and India’s Atria Power have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on installing over 65 MW capacity of Azelio’s energy storage until 2025 in India. The agreement is Azelio’s first in the country, a market with significant potential for renewable energy solutions in off-grid areas. Atria Power […]
In Denmark, Novozymes is making changes to the Executive Leadership Team and created a new two-divisional structure – Consumer Biosolutions and Agriculture & Industrial Biosolutions – to allow for a stronger differentiation between sustainable solutions with consumer benefits, and sustainable solutions focusing on maximizing yields and optimizing processes for customers. This approach will drive stronger […]
In Washington, D.C. a boom in demand for hand sanitizer in South Korea since the outbreak of COVID-19 is no shocker, but the related jump in U.S. ethanol imports to the country to meet that need may be more surprising. Even more importantly, this uptick in demand is opening doors for the U.S. Grains Council […]
In California, Aemetis closed its Phase I EB-5 Program with the issuance of 71 subordinated convertible promissory notes, raising $35.5 million of low interest investment funds used to create both direct and indirect jobs at its high-grade alcohol and fuel ethanol plant in Keyes, California. The EB-5 Program is a U.S. Government program authorized by […]
In Washington, the RFA says ethanol exports were 74.0 million gallons (mg) in July, a 6% decrease to the lowest volume in ten months. However, sales to Canada continued to brighten with 30.1 mg of ethanol crossing the border, rising 10% to a high for the year. Exports to India also climbed (up 3% to […]
