Alternate Fuels - Global Developments

Abstract

This research service tracks global alternative fuel technology developments.

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Scope and Methdology
  • Scope
  • Methodology
• Key Research Highlights
  • Noteworthy Emerging Technologies
  • Key Application Trends

2 BIOFUELS AS AN ALTERNATIVE - IMPACT ANALYSIS

• Overview
  • What are Biofuels?
  • Production Technologies
  • Key Players and Developments
  • Technology Drivers
  • Technology Challenges
  • Regulations
• Assessment of Research and Innovation
  • Producing Large Quantities of Bioethanol from Plant Fiber--Canada
  • Cultivating Prairie and Other Diversified Crops as Feedstocks for Bioethanol Production--USA
  • Converting Waste Flue Gases into Biofuels--UK
  • Novel Catalysts for Biodiesel Production--USA
  • Replacing Natural Gas with Biomass as a Fuel for Operating Bioethanol Plants--USA
  • Production of Biodiesel from Byproducts of Bioethanol Plant--USA
  • Feasibility of Importing Raw Materials for Bioethanol Production--Netherlands
• Impact Analysis
  • Will Biofuels Measure up to the Competition?
  • Technology Trends and Roadmaps

3 HYDROGEN AS AN ALTERNATIVE FUEL - FUTURISTIC OUTLOOK

• Overview
  • Introduction to Hydrogen as a Fuel
  • Production Technologies and Key Players
  • Technology Drivers
  • Technology Challenges
• Assessment of Research and Innovation
  • Investigating Titanium-Based Materials for Hydrogen Storage--USA
  • Ethylene-Based Materials for Hydrogen Storage--USA
  • Metal Coated Nanotubes for Hydrogen Storage--USA
  • Hydrogen Stored in an Ammonia Tablet--Denmark
  • Hydrogen Production Using Solar Cells--UK
• Impact Analysis
  • Hydrogen Economy: Is it Possible?
  • Technology Trends and Roadmaps

4 OTHER FUELS - TECHNOLOGIES AND TRENDS

• Overview
  • Other Alternative Fuels
  • Technology Drivers
  • Technology Challenges
• Key Developments
  • University Of Alaska Researchers Test Propane Fuel Cell--USA
  • Converting ' Black Liquor' to a Green Fuel--Sweden

5 PATENTS AND DATABASE OF KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS

• Patents
  • Patents in Biofuels
  • Patents in Hydrogen
• Database of Key Industry Participants
  • Universities
  • Companies

6 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE TABLES

• Critical Reference Tables
  • Total Bus Production (2002-2012)
  • Total New Car Production (2002-2012)
  • Total Car Sales (2002-2012)
  • Total Heavy Truck Production (2002-2012)
  • Total LCV Production (2002-2012)