General Motors will use a 34-megawatt wind farm to power its facilities in Mexico. Upon completion of the wind farm's construction, GM will be sourcing 12 percent of the energy for all of its North American operations from renewable sources. Currently, GM uses 104 megawatts of renewable energy, with goal of 120 megawatts by 2020, and the new wind farm deal helps the automotive group achieve its goal several years early. Most of the energy from the wind project will power GM's Toluca Complex. "Once online, we'll evaluate the project to better understand how we can expand the use of wind power," says GM's renewable energy manager, Rob Threlkeld. Read more from GM.
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) supports readoption of California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard, but sees room for improvement. The advanced biofuel trade organization said it is "generally supportive" of the law, but feels that some of the requirements get in the way of producers doing their job. "BIO and its members are concerned that the intensified reporting requirements under the readoption plan could be particularly burdensome in time and cost to small and new low-carbon fuel producers," says BIO's Brent Erickson. "CARB should make every effort to ensure that the new reporting (and other) requirements under the plan do not inadvertently discourage small producers or innovation." Read more in the press release below.
The Tesla Model S is the subject of a new video from Digital Giant. Called "Lightdrive," the video uses the newest video technology to show off what is arguably the world's favorite EV. The filmmakers "harnessed the freedoms gifted by the latest state of the art cameras, camera cars, drones and bespoke technologies to create a piece that we hope appeals to the sci-fi junky and car enthusiast alike." Digital Giant calls the Model S the "obvious choice" for making such a video. "Tesla is not only a brand we identify with on all levels, it is a case of automotive fiction meeting science fact, and to drive one is to understand that the game has changed." See the video above and read more at Gas2.
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) supports readoption of California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard, but sees room for improvement. The advanced biofuel trade organization said it is "generally supportive" of the law, but feels that some of the requirements get in the way of producers doing their job. "BIO and its members are concerned that the intensified reporting requirements under the readoption plan could be particularly burdensome in time and cost to small and new low-carbon fuel producers," says BIO's Brent Erickson. "CARB should make every effort to ensure that the new reporting (and other) requirements under the plan do not inadvertently discourage small producers or innovation." Read more in the press release below.
The Tesla Model S is the subject of a new video from Digital Giant. Called "Lightdrive," the video uses the newest video technology to show off what is arguably the world's favorite EV. The filmmakers "harnessed the freedoms gifted by the latest state of the art cameras, camera cars, drones and bespoke technologies to create a piece that we hope appeals to the sci-fi junky and car enthusiast alike." Digital Giant calls the Model S the "obvious choice" for making such a video. "Tesla is not only a brand we identify with on all levels, it is a case of automotive fiction meeting science fact, and to drive one is to understand that the game has changed." See the video above and read more at Gas2.
BIO Urges California to Readopt the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, With Changes
BIO expresses concerns on reporting requirements and compliance curve
Washington, D.C. (Feb. 19, 2015) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is "generally supportive" of California's plan to readopt the state Low Carbon Fuel Standard, the trade organization stated in comments submitted Tuesday to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). As a trade organization representing advanced biofuel producers, BIO expressed concerns about certain aspects of the law and their potential impact on the production of low carbon biofuels.
Brent Erickson, executive vice president of BIO's Industrial & Environmental Section, wrote in the comments:
"BIO and its members are concerned that the intensified reporting requirements under the readoption plan could be particularly burdensome in time and cost to small and new low-carbon fuel producers. BIO urges CARB to take this concern into account as it works to finalize the readoption plan so that advanced and drop in biofuels can play a meaningful role in reducing climate emissions. CARB should make every effort to ensure that the new reporting (and other) requirements under the plan do not inadvertently discourage small producers or innovation.
"BIO is generally supportive of the readoption plan, but has concerns as outlined in this letter with respect to the compliance curve, reporting requirements, GREET model, and denaturant calculation."
BIO expresses concerns on reporting requirements and compliance curve
Washington, D.C. (Feb. 19, 2015) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is "generally supportive" of California's plan to readopt the state Low Carbon Fuel Standard, the trade organization stated in comments submitted Tuesday to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). As a trade organization representing advanced biofuel producers, BIO expressed concerns about certain aspects of the law and their potential impact on the production of low carbon biofuels.
Brent Erickson, executive vice president of BIO's Industrial & Environmental Section, wrote in the comments:
"BIO and its members are concerned that the intensified reporting requirements under the readoption plan could be particularly burdensome in time and cost to small and new low-carbon fuel producers. BIO urges CARB to take this concern into account as it works to finalize the readoption plan so that advanced and drop in biofuels can play a meaningful role in reducing climate emissions. CARB should make every effort to ensure that the new reporting (and other) requirements under the plan do not inadvertently discourage small producers or innovation.
"BIO is generally supportive of the readoption plan, but has concerns as outlined in this letter with respect to the compliance curve, reporting requirements, GREET model, and denaturant calculation."
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