Abstract
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This project aims to develop, compare, (partially) demonstrate and train on a range of fuel production chains for motor vehicles. Ligno-cellulosic biomass sources will be used as feedstock to produce synthesis gas from which various vehicle fuels can be derived: CH4, H2, methanol/DME, ethanol (thermo-chemical and enzymatic pathway) and a novel biomass-to-liquid (BTL) fuel.
The project will develop and evaluate the respective processing technologies with a view to producing cost effective premium fuels for current and future combustion engines, and fuel cells from a wide bandwidth of bio-feedstocks. Within 6 vertical subprojects, alternative thermo-chemical gasification, enzymatic fuel production and fuel synthesis processes will be considered, while 2 horizontal subprojects cover technology assessment and training. Two pilot-produced fuels (DMB and BTL) will be submitted to extensive motor-tests by 4 leading European car manufacturers within in this project, the other fuels will be made available for tests in other projects. It is envisaged that this procedure will lead to the introduction of favourably priced biomass-derived fuels for motor vehicles, from 2010 onwards.
Apart from achieving scientific and technological results, RENEW has the vision to develop commonly agreed strategic recommendations, based on an understanding among relevant players in industry, SME, agriculture, research, etc., concerning the technological and market potential of different fuels and their production technologies. RENEW is novel and hugely important to Europe. It offers major Kyoto Protocol benefits, enhances the sustainability and security of vehicle fuel supply, and has positive Regional socio-economic impacts. RENEW involves 32 partners, including 7 SME, from 9 EU MS and AS countries. The consortium has the necessary 'critical mass'' to achieve its goals and develop the technology to commercial stage beyond the end of the project.
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