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Help support AmericanEnergyIndependence.com Synthetic Fuels
Founding members of the Alliance of Synthetic Fuels in Europe (ASFE) - DaimlerChrysler, Renault, Royal Dutch Shell, Sasol Chevron and the Volkswagen group – will address the strategic role of synthetic fuels in tackling today’s energy and environmental challenges and reducing the environmental impact of road transport through improved energy efficiency and the use of cleaner fuels. About synthetic fuels Regardless of the feedstock, all paraffinic Fischer-Tropsch fuels have the following properties :
Synthetic fuels are not made from crude oil, they belong to the alternative fuel family. Greenhouse gas emissions associated with synthetic fuels are comparable
with transport fuels made from crude oil, while those produced from
biomass can contribute to greenhouse gas
reduction of up to 90%. As synthetic fuels can be used neat or blended
in existing diesel engines, distribution and refueling infrastructure,
they are the most cost effective solution to reducing petroleum dependency.
Synthetic fuels can provide significant local air quality improvement
by reducing tailpipe emissions (particulate matter, nitrogen oxides,
carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons). SYNTHETIC FUELS: Driving Towards Sustainable Mobility—A PUBLICATION BY ASFE – ALLIANCE FOR SYNTHETIC FUELS IN EUROPE
EU backs increased use of synthetic fuels Strength and National Security through Energy Independence Synthetic Diesel fuel made from U.S. coal and used as fuel for a new generation of highly efficient diesel cars could free America from dependence on foreign oil. The technologies required to produce large-scale supplies of clean liquid fuels from coal are not on the drawing boards or in laboratories. They are in use around the world today, from countries such as South Africa — which has long relied on coal liquefaction to provide a substantial percentage of its transportation fuels — to China, India, Indonesia and the Philippines. All of these countries are making multi-billion dollar investments in coal liquefaction plants.
Frequently asked questions about synthetic fuel Before the oil runs out: the search for alternatives Rutgers coal-to-diesel breakthrough could drastically cut oil imports Micro Chemical and Thermal Systems InnovaGen® Fuel Processor —The InnovaGen® micro-channel fuel processing system uses advanced technology developed by InnovaTek to provide a clean hydrogen stream to fuel cells for stationary, portable, and mobile applications. The system uses a carbon-based fuel, such as standard gasoline, diesel, or biodiesel, and water to generate hydrogen for clean, quiet, on-site electrical power production. Renewable Energy and Chemicals —In November 2006, UOP (a Honeywell Company) announced the formation of a new Renewable Energy and Chemicals business unit focused on developing profitable and efficient ways that refineries can use UOP's petroleum processing technologies to convert bio-feedstocks, such as vegetable oils, greases and certain waste products, into fuel and chemicals. UOP to Develop Biofuel Technology for Military Jets Sustainable
fuel for the transportation sector —Proceedings of the National
Academy of Sciences Advanced biofuels —Everyone seems to think that ethanol is a good way to make cars greener. Everyone is wrong. Web sites: Help support AmericanEnergyIndependence.com |
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