First cellulose ethanol demonstration in European vehicles
Delegates to the ICRE will have the opportunity to shuttle between the conference sessions and the Business Forum in either DaimlerChrysler or Volkswagen cars running on this new fuel. The ethanol, made from cereal straws, was provided by Iogen Corporation, and the cars will be clearly labeled for easy identification.
This is the first time that cellulose ethanol has been deployed in Europe and the first time European car manufacturers have made use of this fuel. The cellulose ethanol was shipped to Germany from Iogens demonstration facility in Canada, and blended with Shell gasoline to meet the EU EN228 gasoline standard. No vehicle adjustments were required.
We are thrilled with the leadership in advanced bio-fuels demonstrated by Volkswagen and DaimlerChrysler, said Iogen President, Brian Foody. Cellulose ethanol has major greenhouse gas emission advantages, and we are excited about building a significant clean transportation fuel business in Europe.
Last month, the Canadian firm released the worlds first cellulose ethanol for commercial use. Cellulose ethanol is made from the non-food portion of renewable feedstocks, such as wheat straw, and is one of the simplest and most cost effective means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transport. Compared with gasoline, ethanol derived from cellulose reduces carbon dioxide emissions by more than 90%.
Iogen has demonstrated that clean, renewable bio-fuels are no longer a dream, they are a reality, added Duncan MacLeod, Portfolio Manager of Shells technology division of Shell Global Solutions International B.V.
Shell and Iogen can be found at the conference in the City Tent Exhibition along with their partners DaimlerChrysler, and Volkswagen.
Iogen owns and operates the worlds only cellulose ethanol demonstration facility. The company is working to finalize site locations for commercial plants.
For more information please call:
Jeff Passmore
Iogen Corporation
+1 (613) 733-9830 Ext. 3385
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