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Neste Oil Corporation is a refining and marketing company concentrating on low-emission, high-quality transport fuels. Neste Oil's refineries are located in Porvoo and Naantali, Finland, and have a combined crude oil refining capacity of approx. 260,000 barrels a day. Neste Oil produces HVO under the trademark NExBTL. This renewable diesel is an advanced fuel based on sustainably produced renewable raw materials. NExBTL diesel performs more efficiently and has a lower level of environmental impact than fossil diesel or FAME-type biodiesel. More information on http://www.nesteoil.com/ |
Neste Oil requires its raw material suppliers to observe a responsible approach and to comply with strict sustainability criteria. Feedstock of this type ensures that NExBTL renewable diesel has a 40-80% lower level of greenhouse gas emissions over its entire lifecycle compared to fossil diesel. NExBTL renewable diesel can be blended with conventional diesel fuel or used as such, and it is fully compatible with existing diesel engines and infrastructure. For more information, go to www.nesteoil.com |
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Royal Dutch Shell plc is incorporated in England and Wales and has its headquarters in The Hague. Shell companies have operations in more than 110 countries and territories, with businesses including: oil and gas exploration; production and marketing of liquefied natural gas and gas to liquids; marketing and shipping of oil products and chemicals; and renewable energy projects including wind, solar and biofuels.
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Shell companies are engaged in the development of synthetic fuels technology and are the leading marketer of synthetic GTL products from their plant in Malaysia. Shell is constructing a worldscale GTL plant in Qatar. Shell V-Power Diesel, a premium diesel containing GTL Fuel, is currently sold at more than 5000 retail sites across Europe.
More information on: www.shell.com/gtl |
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Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA (TME) oversees the wholesale sales and marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts and accessories, and ToyotaEuropean manufacturing and engineering operations. Toyota directly and indirectly employs around 80,000 people in Europe and has invested over 7 billion since 1990. For more information, go to www.toyota.eu.
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Toyota believes that synthetic fuels are one option to reach sustainable mobility . In 2004 Toyota and Shell launched a GTL demonstration project with 10 Toyota Avensis cars in London. The three month trial demonstrated the environmental benefit of using GTL neat fuel by lowering tailpipe emissions. Toyota has been involved in several governmental lead projects in Japan, using GTL fuels in heavy duty applications. In 2008 Toyota joined other ASFE members and contributed to the publication of a voluntary CEN industry standard for synthetic diesel. |
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Bosch is a leading global supplier of automotive and industrial technology and of consumer goods and building technology. In 2005 our Automotive Technology business sector generated sales of 26,3 billion euros with some 158.000 associates worldwide. More information on: www.bosch.de
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Bosch is prepared for the challenges that lie ahead, investing some 10% of our automotive technology sales in research and development - far more than the average in our industry. One of the largest business areas is fuel injection technology for combustion engines (diesel and gasoline). In this area we prepare for next generation systems and also synthetic fuels . This will make combustion engine vehicles cleaner and quieter with further improvements in fuel efficiency and performance. |
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Volkswagen Group is the largest European car producer with its headquarters in Wolfsburg. In 2005, its brands (Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda, Commercial Vehicles, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini) delivered 5.243 million vehicles. The Group operates 44 production facilities in 18 countries.
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Synthetic Fuels are one key element of the Fuel & Powertrain Strategy of Volkswagen Group. Strategic alliances, focused R&D projects, and engine and fleet tests allow Volkswagen Group to conduct a combined development of fuels and engines. This will lead to fuel-efficient and low-emission drive train technologies.
More information on: www.mobility-and-sustainability.com and www.volkswagen-sustainability.com
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