March 2005
http://www.dieselnet.com/
DaimlerChrysler emphasizes synthetic diesel commitment
At the Geneva Motor Show, DaimlerChrysler has confirmed its
commitment to the development of synthetic diesel fuel from biomass,
known as "SunDiesel". This biomass-to-liquid (BTL) fuel is produced
in a Fischer-Tropsch process, utilizing synthesis gas obtained
through gasification of biomass (for instance, wood chips).
SunDiesel is very effective in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
According to a lifecycle analysis commissioned by DaimlerChrysler,
the total life cycle CO2 emissions could be cut by up to 90%. A
disadvantage of BTL fuels is the energy demand in the manufacturing
process, which is much higher than in liquid fuels produced from
natural gas.
The SunDiesel fuel is developed by DaimlerChrysler in partnership
with Volkswagen. The fuel will be produced by CHOREN in Freiberg
(Saxony).
http://wwwsg.daimlerchrysler.com/SD7DEV/GMS/TEMPLATES/GMS_PRESS_RELEA
SE/0,2941,0-1-64903-1-1-text-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0,00.html
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