Use of Biofuels for Transport in Europe
EU Supported Research, Development and Demonstration activities and Related Studies
CAB-CEP - Coordination Action Biofuel Cities (FP6 - 020085)
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The aim of this project is
to demonstrate the use of new and innovative technologies that will permit
extensive use of biofuels in cities covering the complete chain from feedstock
to biofuels production, distribution and utilisation in vehicle fleets. It
aims to develop a European Partnership allowing organisations (local governments,
companies, institutions, fleet owners and other stakeholders) that work on
biofuels or are interested to work with biofuels, to find and exchange information,
find partners and start new initiatives. New and existing projects on biofuels
are invited to be part of Biofuel Cities, in order to coordinate efforts
and actively contribute to reaching the targets of Directive 2003/30/EC.
HYWAYS - Development of a harmonised "European Hydrogen Energy
Roadmap” (FP6
- 502596)
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This
is an integrated project to develop a European Hydrogen Energy Roadmap. It
will result in a comparative analysis of regional hydrogen supply options
and energy scenarios, including renewable energies. An integrated toolbox
of proven simulation models will be used to investigate technical, socio-economic
and emission challenges and impacts of realistic hydrogen supply paths in
relation to technical and economic needs. An initial emphasis will be pathways
to a hydrogen infrastructure for transport fuel.
CARBON LABELLING A European Pilot Initiative on Biodiesel
and Fuel Efficiency (Altener EIE-06-442654)
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This project will implement several labelling initiatives
in Europe focusing on products and services with low CO2 emissions.
It will promote biodiesel, fuel efficiency improvements and 'low carbon'
freight services. This first European carbon labelling initiative will
help meeting greenhouse gas reduction targets of the European Union, reduce
petroleum dependence and help to combat climate change.
DEAR: Environmentally Adapted Mixed Diesel Fuel Systems
Containing Diesel, Ethanol and RME (FP5 - QLK5 - 01284)
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The purpose of this project was to reduce
harmful emissions from diesel-powered vehicles and utilise set-aside farm
land. The project considered the formulation of environmentally adapted diesel
fuels in the form of a microemulsion, where a part of the ordinary fossil
diesel fuel is replaced with fuel from renewable resources (e.g. bio-alcohol).
These fuels were expected to render lower NOx, carbon-monoxide, hydrocarbons
and particulate emissions; induce lubrication properties; and lower the net
carbon dioxide charge to the atmosphere.
BIOSTAB: Stability of biodiesel (FP5 - QLK5 - 00533)
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This project investigated
the stability of biodiesel and established suitable determination methods
for the oxidation, thermal and storage stability. The influence of storage
conditions on fuel quality properties and the effects of natural and synthetic
antioxidants were investigated. A comprehensive test programme including
bench and field tests was carried out in order to find a relationship between
the stability and effects of instability during use.