Mascoma Corp. Revs Up Woodship Ethanol for Prime-Time (UPDATE)
Katie Cordrey — March 1, 2009 — Autos
References: blogs.edmunds
General Motors-backed Mascoma Corporation has developed a proprietary enzyme process to convert wood chips into ethanol fuel. The corporation is putting that process to the test. Up to 200,000 gallons per year of the alcohol-based fuel is being produced at a Rome, New York demonstration refinery. General Motors will use the fuel in its test car fleet.
Implications - The proposed plant in Northern Michigan may also be equipped with the same technology because of so many nearby lumber mills. Cost is a big factor though because it would cost an estimated $200 million to build the factory. The featured video provides an overview of cellulosic ethanol production while managing to be entertaining and educational.
Implications - The proposed plant in Northern Michigan may also be equipped with the same technology because of so many nearby lumber mills. Cost is a big factor though because it would cost an estimated $200 million to build the factory. The featured video provides an overview of cellulosic ethanol production while managing to be entertaining and educational.
Trend Themes
1. Wood Chip Ethanol - Using proprietary enzyme process to convert wood chips into ethanol fuel, presenting an opportunity for sustainable and renewable energy sources.
2. Cellulosic Ethanol - Advancing the production of ethanol from cellulosic biomass, offering a potential breakthrough in the biofuel industry.
3. Alternative Fuel Sources - Exploring renewable and eco-friendly fuel options, driving innovation in the transportation sector.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Developing sustainable solutions for energy production, specifically in the conversion of wood chips into ethanol fuel.
2. Biofuel - Revolutionizing the biofuel industry with the advancement of cellulosic ethanol made from wood chips.
3. Transportation - Driving innovation in the transportation industry by exploring alternative fuel sources like ethanol made from wood chips.
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