Solazyme produces algae diesel: identical to petrol diesel; passes ASTM D-975

[Inchworm]

"Algae Diesel Passes Final Exam" posted over on Jalopnik. Don't think there is anything new, even if the announcement has a later date.
"SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 27, 2008: Solazyme announced recently that SoladieselRDTM , a microalgae-derived renewable diesel, has passed American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D-975 specifications. SoladieselRDTM is the first algal-based renewable diesel to meet these standards.
In a 100% blend, SoladieselRDTM has been road tested in a factory standard 2005 Jeep Liberty diesel. The fuel's chemical composition is identical to that of standard petroleum based diesel, and SoladieselRDTM is fully compatible with the existing transportation fuel infrastructure. Having fewer particulate emissions, SoladieselRDTM also has a more desirable environmental footprint than standard petro-diesel. In addition, it meets the new ASTM ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) standards."

rest at link http://jalopnik.com/397266/algae-die...weekend-bender

[HoosierRon]

Originally Posted by Inchworm

"Algae Diesel Passes Final Exam" posted over on Jalopnik. Don't think there is anything new, even if the announcement has a later date.

Which once again show that if you want cutting edge news on America's march towards energy independence, come to GMi, not those other sites that use it for filler on slow days.

[brandonppr]

Also not only is it recycling CO2, but they can also use this to clean wastewater, because it can feed on waste.

[84jeepjohn]

Hell this sounds great. I HOPE they get this to market soon, cause it will be a help

[Stéphane Dumas]

Originally Posted by AMERICA 123

Awesome.

We could use this even more than the gasoline algae - to help push diesel fuel prices down.

Both are great.

Interesting.......... Chevron sells a big battery operation and buys into this.

There is hope.

I agree lets also use aglae to use ethanol as well as HoosierRon mentionned in another thread Company to make a LOT of ethanol via algae secretion about Algenol

[redTT]

Originally Posted by ForcedTQ

I believe you are correct in you assumptions that it produces the same emissions when combusted, but the benefit here is that it is more of a recycling of emissions rather than an introduction of emissions from a fossil fuel that has been buried in the ground for thousands of years.

The algae are taking in the sunlight and EXISTING atmospheric "contaminants" and using those to grow, which we will then release when combusted and the cycle starts over. This way we will not elevate the level of existing emissions stored in our atmosphere by burning fossil fuels.

Smog will still exists in highly populated cities where most cars are being driven. With current emission controls though I would say that overall the CO2 output would be lower than the CO2 taken in by the algae so in reality CO2 levels would decrease. This is something battery powered cars cant do.