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Vitoria undisputed Toyota Prius, among which a Seat Ibiza Ecomotive sneaks led by Antonio Zanini, plus an outstanding eighth place for the electric Tesla, an electric three participants in this event capable of rising to more than 500 miles of test, scoring for the championship of the FIA.
But the Basque Country currently not only starred in this Eco Rally, because from Amsterdam came the news that the City Council has asked the consortium "Hirik, driving mobility" a study detailing the possibilities to implement the electric vehicle "Hirik 'that place in the Parque Tecnológico de Álava.
Electric cars for transportation off

In the opinion of Carlos Fernandez Isoird, Technical Coordinator of the project, Hirik "convinces the big cities" because it relies on the idea of "build fleets of electric cars for cities with the possibility of occasional use for specific shipments."
The basic idea is to rent these cars for a trip within the city and park after destination for someone else to use it again, explained the project coordinator.
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The electric car project "Hirik, driving mobility" (Mobility in city driving) is promoted by a Basque business group and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)).
This is a small size electric two-seater that can reach fifty miles per hour, with a range of 120 km and whose batteries can be recharged in twelve minutes.
The new vehicle will not require assembly as traditional cars, but its seven modules can be assembled in any plant in the world duty free.
In addition to four wheel steering, the vehicle will collapse when parking and space where it enters a traditional utility will enter three of this model.
The developers estimate that the first prototype will be ready next year and its retail price could be around nine thousand euros.
Plug-in hybrid vehicle

On the other hand, Fisker Automotive plug-in hybrid vehicles produce Nina at a plant in the town of Wilmington (Delaware, USA) acquired General Motors (GM) for an amount of 20 million dollars (15.5 million euros).
The resources for this operation of the Wilmington plant come from the 528.7 million dollars (409.2 million euros) of public funds that the Department of Energy of the United States has assigned to this maker of mobile alternative energy vehicles .
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The purchase of this plant, which occupies an area of 300,000 square meters has been formalized through Liquidation Motors Company (MLC), the holding company established by GM in the bankruptcy proceedings.
Fisker, with this acquisition, will create about 2,000 jobs and plans to devote half of production to exports.
Fisker Automotive, founded in 2007, with headquarters in Irvine, California location is an American premium car company with a business management led to the production of environmentally friendly vehicles.
The first model of the company is the Fisker Karma, the first premium plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in the world.
Honda Motor second Japanese automaker, announced last week that in 2012 sold in Japan and the United States a hybrid electric vehicle and plug-in "in order to expand its line of cars with low emissions.
Honda, maker of the hybrid "Insight" which competes with the blockbuster "Prius" Toyota intends to make several models that combine gasoline and electric engine in Japan within a year.
Batteries that can be loaded at home

Honda hybrids on the market 'Insight' and 'CR-Z "but this is the first time announced that market an electric vehicle and hybrid plug-in", whose battery can be charged at home.
Seat in September will release a new version of its model green Ecomotive sales leader, the Ibiza, which approved CO2 emissions of 89 g / km and a consumption of 3.4 liters per hundred kilometers.
The new Seat Ibiza Ecomotive equipped with a 1.2-liter diesel engine with 75 horsepower, which incorporates the automatic start / stop or start and stop with energy recovery system and particle filter.
In this version with ecological benefits most competitive segment that fits the Ibiza will be a choice in the three forms of bodywork is marketed: the five-door, the sport coupe (SC) three-door and sport tourer ( ST) or family.
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The standard equipment includes electronic control systems Dynamic ABS, ESP, TCS + EBA, in addition to the wizard start assist outstanding loss control and tire pressure airbag driver, passenger and head-thorax.
The sales price of this version of the Seat Ibiza Ecomotive, part of the EUR 15 818 SC Release Reference finish and finish at 16 876 ST family of finish also Reference.
In the world of conventional car last week gave him with some ads, like the price of the new luxury sedan from Infiniti, the M37, the first step is at 51 614 euros.
This first step is complemented by the GT version or equipment in comfort, which is in charge EUR 55 355, and S, more sports philosophy, which reaches 57 952 euros.
GT and S versions can be ordered exclusively equipped Premium prices leaving 61 693 and 64 291 euros, respectively.
The range of launch of the Infiniti M37 equipped with a V6 petrol engine of 3.7 liters, develops 320 hp, can accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 6.2 seconds, reaching an electronically limited speed of 250 km / h , consuming 10.2 liters at a hundred miles and emit 235 g / km of CO2. .
To this are added the diesel engine M30d scheduled for October, and the hybrid M35h for spring 2011.
Seat has also announced pricing for the new generation of Alhambra MPV, which will, in the fall, between 30 300 and 39 550 euros, even if you can place orders.
The range starts with a gasoline engine and two diesel. The first one has the 1.4 TSI (direct injection) of 150 hp. In the second cycle may be eligible for the same cylinder 2.0 TDI and powers of 140 and 170 hp.
All versions of the range are Ecomotive and Alhambra Ecomotive Technology, including the civil Start / Stop and the system of energy recovery, in addition to complying with the rules Euro5.
It includes the option of an automatic gearbox DSG dual-clutch six-speed Diesel in the two versions.
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The new Alhambra is available in two finishes: Reference and Style and offers a standard equipment from the basic version, which consists of seven airbags (two front, two side, two curtain and a driver's knee), control ESP + EBA, witnessed loss of tire pressure, among others.
On the list of options include sliding side doors and rear gate open / close electric, rear side airbags, Bi-Xenon headlights with AFS, the parking aid system "Park Assist and browser Seat Media System
Outwardly extending its length (4.85 meters) in 22 cm on the previous version, and the width at 9 centimeters.
The luggage compartment offers a capacity of 809 liters in the format with five seats, expandable to 2430 seats all killed.
The seats of the second-and third-row disappear underground, leaving the floor level, through the Easy-Fold system, easy folding
Volkswagen has announced the sale on the Spanish market in October, the new generation, one quarter, their Caddy commercial.
Fourth generation Caddy

The fourth-generation Caddy introduces six new engines, in which changes have taken place to reduce consumption by 21% compared to the predecessor.
In cycle power diesel fork runs between 75, 102, 110 and 140 horsepower, while fuel options are limited to TSI (direct injection) 1.2 liter with different powers of 86 and 105 hp, which is added 109 hp 2.0 EcoFuel
As seen most outstanding developments include the new front in the style of recent models of the brand as the pick up truck Amarok and T5.
The interior offers the solution of a removable second-row seats in all versions, in the case of five-seat version, generates a load capacity up to 3030 liters roof, which in the case of the Caddy Maxi reach the 3880.
The Caddy Maxi is equipped with flexible seating package "Plus", which can cause the load to the place where the passenger was extended to 3 meters and reaches to 4.7 cubic meters.
The new Caddy is available with a third row of seats as an option (standard on the Caddy Maxi Trendline and Comfortline) to become a seven-seat vehicle
Among the safety equipment and mechanical systems include ESP stability control, the DSG automatic gearbox six or seven relations, as well as restraint on the hill start and 4Motion AWD.
As for the engines,
The Caddy is kept available in the van and combi versions, designed for highly professional use, making up 70% in sales volume.
There will be three trim levels, Access or Startline, middle Trendline (replacement of the Life) and the upper Comfortline.
It will also be available at the leisure version Tramper, which will also have more long Maxi body.
The Abarth 695 launches in Spain

Finally, Abarth 695 launch in Spain, which qualifies as a limited special series, identified under the name "Ferrari Tribute."
With this special edition, whose sale price has not yet been set, the mark of the scorpion is seeking closer ties with the legendary producer of the Italian town of Maranello.
The 695 Abarth "Tribute Ferrari", which takes the body of the city 500, equipped with a 1.4 Turbo T-Jet 16-valve cylinder head, which delivers an output of 180 hp.
The engine is combined with a change Abarth Competition MTA (Manual Transmission Automated), electro-hydraulically operated and two operating modes: manual and automatic.
The 695 Abarth "Ferrari Tribute" is distinguished externally by the special body colors: red Corsa, Modena yellow, blue and gray titanium Abu Dhabi.
It added carbon side mirrors, chrome rims and gray front air intakes, xenon headlights with dipped beam function and road, and sides, are drawn the symbols of this unique series.
The interior features leather seats and Alcantara, with housing and carbon pad base, while the steering wheel, three-spoke leather base is flat. EFE

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Mercedes Benz coupe creates a "gullwing" all-electric. With an output of 392 kilowatts the new model from the German company accelerates from 0 to 100

The last dream of Mercedes Benz will also be greener. The car for the brand, the coupe 'gullwing' that recalls the 1957 300SL, electrical and may also compete in beauty and performance with its petrol siblings. The challenge has been taken by the department AMG, specializing in the German company in high performance vehicles.


The new electric model called E-CELL AMG SLS and has zero direct emissions. Its four electric engines develop a total power of 392 kW with maximum torque of 880 Nm. The engines spin up to 12,000 revolutions per minute and everyone takes to transmit the force to a wheel. Its position, next to them, is able to reduce the unsprung masses. Accelerates from zero to 100 km per hour in four seconds, almost like the 6.3-liter V8 to 571 horses, it takes 3.8. His ability to accelerate without interruptions and lack of vibration along with the permanent four-wheel drive wheels offer a decent driving characteristics of a super sports car.


The "gull-wing" has a high voltage battery lithium ion liquid cooled with an energy of 48 kWh and a capacity of 40 ampere-hour (Ah). The battery load is 480 kW, a reference in electric cars. An intelligent parallel circuit for each battery module increases security, reliability and durability. During braking, energy is generated that is stored. Two independent refrigeration circuits maintain proper temperature of the engines and other components, even the most severe conditions. Another cooling system cools the battery modules. Under conditions of low outside temperatures, heating system warms the battery to the optimum operating temperatures.


The four engines and two transmissions are close to the wheels and a very low position. The battery is located in front along the central tunnel and behind seats. This ensures optimal weight distribution and low center of gravity, ideal conditions to ensure a great dynamism on the road, shared with the gasoline version. The system of quattro permanent four-wheel has been obliged to change the front axle over the petrol model. Faced with a superimposed double wishbone suspension now has multilink independent suspension with shock absorbers with suspenders "pushrod" in order to accommodate new mechanical elements of the front-wheel drive system.


Thanks to this front, amply proven in competition, agility and power behavior is the same level as the V8 engine. Another difference is the operation of the power steering is electro-hydraulics. To stop him, he has used the ceramic disc brakes, optional on the petrol model, guaranteeing maximum braking efficiency. These discs weigh 40% less than conventional.

Design changes
Outwardly he did some light, but effective, aesthetic changes. In the front headlights highlight 'led', which require less energy than standard bi-xenon. The grille has a new grille design with horizontal slats, as well as side air intakes and hood for improved aerodynamics. The chrome body parts have been replaced by others in matte black. The front apron is greater and easier flow of air under the car. This improves air resistance and reduce downforce. Combined with the integrated spoiler on the trunk lid, which comes automatically to exceed 120 km / h, steady progress of the coupé at high speeds.

They create a protective recycled rubber StumbleUpon

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Reduce injuries on the roads and in turn difficult to reuse materials degradation is the aim of the teacher, lawyer and tax adviser Almogía (Málaga) Francisco Caro, who has patented a shield designed to StumbleUpon manufactured with recycled rubber tires.

The system consists of two cylinders, embedded in the guardrail, rotated 45 degrees up to receive the impact of the accident and tuck him in a way that prevents its movement towards the rail and thus the risk of being struck by another vehicle.

According to Caro explained, this guard was reduced from one hundred to twenty percent of injuries caused by traffic accidents StumbleUpon such as amputation of limbs, quadriplegia or even death.

Although it could be manufactured in any material-mentioned "your project is geared towards developing a recycled product of the rubber wheels of vehicles, so its cost is" very low "and amounts to four euros per guard .

Caro pointed out that the time of manufacture of these devices has been estimated at some 2,500 molds per hour and its placement would be "quick and clean" and can be installed on existing roads and in new construction.

In addition to serving for the protection of StumbleUpon, the system "improves the signaling of the road" and set "in design and regulation" to the current signs posted by the General Directorate of Traffic, said Caro.

Similarly, the creator of these shields StumbleUpon proposed use as advertising displays in urban road traffic slow.

Caro has also stressed the creation of jobs created from the manufacture of this system through the installation of recycling and manufacturing plants in locations with high rates of unemployment.

5 iPhone: rumors of the next generation of iPod mini and iPhone IPAD

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IPAD mini iphone 5Desde 7 iLounge have made an interesting compilation of all the rumors and leaks that allow us to get an idea of what will be the post-Apple iPhone 4. Details of the new iPods, which could see the light to three new models in September, a new model of IPAD 7-inch screen, the first signs of the iPhone in May and a new generation to solve the Bumpers covers made of silicone would antennagate the next steps of the California.

With the iPhone 4 hot yet produced a rush in the factories of Apple, users always mavericks, we're looking at the next device that will provide the Cupertino company. While there will be such notable developments as the emergence of new devices like the IPAD, from iLounge have gathered the latest data that allow us to make us a road map of what may be 2011 for the followers of the Apple devices.

IPAD mini, iPhone 5Tres iPods in September
Beginning with what can be immediate, apparently, to keep the momentum of the iPhone 4 this summer, Apple would be ready three new iPod models to be displayed in the month of September. Two of them would be the evolution of both the iPod Nano and iPod Touch, but the third is still an unknown and rumors point to a small device with 1.7-inch screen that would replace the iPod Shuffle. On the other hand, there are also rumors that it could be a more compact version of the iPod Touch screen 3 inches.

Mini 7-inch IPAD
The fact that the IPAD will have a range of devices of different sizes and qualities, as with the iPod, it's no secret. What seems to be confirmed is that the first thing you see is the light which will have a 7 inch screen, ready to attack the Christmas season or early in 2011.

5 "iPhone in January 2011?
As for the next iPhone, which could be 5 or, more likely, a new model of 4, although it seems that the filtration is less solid dye ensures that antenna problems would be pressuring Apple to get his new evolution of the phone for the first months of 2011, speaking even of its appearance in January. You may not change the characteristics of the current iPhone just 4 and is looking for a redesign of its components to prevent loss of coverage. However, its accuracy is rather dubious and probably not see anything of the new iPhone, at least until next summer.

Silicone Bumpers 2.0
Finally, the creation of a new generation of bumpers, covers Apple offers users to solve the problems of the iPhone 4, lie in the interest of reducing costs is causing Apple's decision to give them away with every iPhone. The company is working on models made completely of silicone to offer from September.

the process of biodiesel, glycerin, alcohol which is the basis of many pharmaceuticals.

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Group researchers Chemical Process Technology and Biochemistry, University of Valladolid and the Laboratory of ACOR biodiesel plant in Olmedo work together on the recovery of one of the products obtained from the process of biodiesel, glycerin, alcohol which is the basis of many pharmaceuticals. As explained Maria Teresa García Cubero, one of the researchers of the group, "for every hundred pounds of biodiesel produced ten of glycerin, a significant amount that the pharmaceutical industry can not continue.

Therefore, trying to give new outlets for this product. "There are many treatment options and we opted for one that involves the procurement of high value added products, such as obtaining precursor chemicals used in the production of biodegradable plastic," advances. Through a project of the Ministry of Science and Innovation (MICINN), studying the transformation of glycerine in two alternative ways.

One is the chemical transformation of shape-selective catalysts that can be derived propanediol, which is the precursor to which they work, and the other is a biochemical transformation "with microorganisms able to assimilate glycerol. While the first method gives 1.3 propanediol, the biochemical transformation as a product provides 1-2 propanediol. "This is similar isomers although slightly different properties," explains the expert.

The research group working on this project with different microorganisms which are used to, aerobic and anaerobic, but not "strict." "We need anerobiosis conditions (no oxygen) to complete the body to function well," said Maria Teresa García Cubero. The research group is currently a doctoral student to a doctoral student working on this line, which are already getting results "promising."
Byproduct

Of rapeseed and sunflower seeds that are used for biodiesel production can be exploited as glycerin derivatives, flour and gums. In this sense, the biodiesel plant that cooperative societies ACOR is located in Olmedo (Valladolid), is equipped for pharmaceutical grade glycerine. First, the seed is received and analyzed partner in the laboratory of the plant according to the parameters of quality, cleaned and stored in silos, where part to the area of extraction. There comes a mechanical pressing through which earns about 70 percent of crude oil.

The remaining 30% is achieved with showers of hexane, an expensive solvent mostly recovered for reuse. The remains of seed flour and become animal feed, while crude oil is stored in tanks and subsequently refined (extracted gums, phosphorus, magnesium, waxes, calcium and acidity) and purified.

In a new phase, and refined oil is introduced into a reactor with solid methane and methylate which is, on the one hand, biofuels, and other, glycerin. This in turn is purified with hydrochloric acid to separate the oleins or fatty acids and methanol in excess. This glycerin can be used for animal feed and plastics, which when contaminated plant and animal fats, along with traceability of the process, has pharmaceutical grade for processing, for example, in detergents.

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Le Creuset lanza un set de moldes de silicona para que aprovechando las vacaciones del cole los más pequeños se inicien en el mundo de la cocina.

Los Sets de 6 unidades (magdalenas ) están compuestos por divertidos y veraniegos colores como son el azul, amarillo, rojo, kiwi y rosa. http://thechemistrysideoftheforce.blogspot.com/

Los moldes están realizados en silicona 100% duradera y resistente. La ventaja que tienes los moldes de silicona sobre otros es que no necesitan ser engrasados ni usar molde metálico, al contrario, estos van directamente al horno y una vez listos se dejan enfriar y después ya se pueden desmoldar y servir. Además de ser aptos para el lavavajillas horno, micrioondas y refrigerador.

Silicone rubber Cases for snacks, an idea applicable to Vending

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HOSTELVENDING.com The manufacturer of silicone products for hotels and restaurants Lékué has launched a new concept of packaging or packaging for snacks, with a possible application in the field of vending Snack & Food.

Lekue consumer packaging food packaging feeding snacks vending snack vending machines is a maquinasSe covers 100% silicone manufactured in platinum with the form and the standard size of a sandwich. The creator intended to replace the classic disposable wrapping paper, plastic or aluminum.

The idea has several advantages, since it is a hygienic and environmentally friendly way to preserve food. In addition, the silicone material is non-stick and easy to clean and can even write about it.

Although the company has not confirmed their aspirations and potential use in the vending channel, it is not strange to think that these bags could be used as a new format for better preservation and dispatch of ready meals. Remember that the segment Snacks & Food away from home is one of the fastest growing sales and innovations in the vending industry, with ideas that we have seen in HOSTELVENDING.com as pizza vending machines, the vending frozen or canned snacks.

The world market for biodegradable plastics, or bioplastics "is registering double-digit growth, if it continues at this rate, is expected to reach th

The world market for biodegradable plastics, or bioplastics "is registering double-digit growth, if it continues at this rate, is expected to reach the figure of 6,000 million (4,634 million euros) in 2015 and to double to 12,000 million dollars in 2025.

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While currently 65% of bioplastics is used to produce packaging for food and beverages, it is expected that in 2025 a quarter of them destined for the automotive and electronics sector, with a higher profit margin. The biodegradable plastics industry also believes that medicine is one of its key niche markets, and is expected to use in this sector will generate profit margins ten times greater than those that currently have the cups and plastic utensils . According to forecasts by the European Bioplastics Manufacturers, production capacity will more than triple between 2007 and 2011, to a figure of 1.5 million tonnes, also in 2025, will be used by 15% to 20 % less oil for production of plastics, and instead will be used as raw material plants, algae and bacteria.

As an analysis of the global production of bioplastics, are now about 500 companies engaged in production and processing of bioplastics. Because the sector is characterized by high growth and numerous innovations, represents a significant magnet for entrepreneurs and investors. For this reason, it is expected that the number of companies dedicated to bioplastics to become 5,000 in ten years, a figure ten times higher than today. The consultant Helmut Kaiser notes that, worldwide, less than 3% recycled plastics, compared with 30% of paper and 35% of metals. Numerous attempts to convert plastic waste into bags and clothes have attracted much attention from the media, but did not reduce the mountains of waste plastics, or the accumulation of plastic trash on artificial islands which deform the sea.

Biodegradable plastics are gaining popularity because a growing number of consumers prefer to buy organic products. However, to produce bio-plastics are increasingly used agricultural land, which would otherwise be earmarked for food production. Maize is the main source of bioplastics and its use for this purpose competes with its use as food, tortillas in Mexico and corn flakes in Japan. The increased demand and subsequent price increases have meant that the staple is getting more expensive. The complexity of the situation has forced the UN to warn politicians and industry leaders that the trend towards organic plastics could affect food security.

To produce bio-plastics are increasingly used agricultural land would go for food production

In a world where more than one billion people go to bed hungry every day, the choice between saving oil and provide a meal a day requires rethinking our business models. In addition, one cup made of bioplastic is no different from one made with fossil fuels. Once they are trapped in a landfill without air or heat, neither is degraded.

Innovation
Obtaining raw materials for plastics has forced scientists and entrepreneurs to rethink the strategy. NatureWorks, a Japanese-American joint venture company created by Cargill and Teijin, continues to use corn as source of starch. This has generated a debate on the use of genetically modified corn, which now dominates the U.S. market and has entered the force in Europe with the recent announcement that NatureWorks will double its production in the Old Continent to 140,000 tonnes per year. Furthermore, the debate goes beyond genetics, since for the cultivation of corn is needed much more of fertilizers and herbicides to grow soybeans.

Yoshihiro Shirai Professor, Institute of Natural Sciences belonging to the Kyushu Institute of Technology (ITK) in Japan, chose a simple but very innovative solution to this problem. He noted that restaurants in Japan throw away large quantities of food. Given the large accumulation of trash at local landfills and the widespread desire to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, Professor Shirai studied all existing techniques and designed together with his colleagues and students an acid production unit polilático (APL) in which the raw material is waste of foods rich in starch. Although the starch content is less than the difference in the corn, their model is financially compelling and beneficial effects on the environment are greater than any other method of bioplastics production, especially production of APL from corn.

Initial economic gains
Fukuoka City had put in place by a composting program to reduce the amount of waste in landfills. Japan is an island with little living room and taxes that apply to landfills are the highest in the world. Do not get in landfills discarded food restaurants generates profits: instead of paying for municipal services to pick up trash, restaurants pay the producer of plastic to do so. Far from genetically modified maize, which needs a lot of irrigation and therefore empty aquifers, Professor Shirai created the first factory in collaboration with Ebara environmental company, which aims to achieve the goals of zero waste and zero emissions. It is also the largest manufacturer of jets in Japan.

The production volume is very small compared to the 100,000 tons produced bioplastics industry. This implies that Professor Shirai could not use the usual technological processes for economic reasons. Therefore chose a simple fermentation process generates APL night in batches. Although conversion rates are much lower than those obtained with corn, the cost in terms of energy derived from transport and processing is only a fraction of the normal market, and also production can be adjusted depending on the size local landfills.

The opportunity
Professor Shirai and ITK did not have the ambition to create a new industry, but its main purpose was to demonstrate that small-scale processing of food waste in plastics made with APL was feasible from a technical and commercial. Even with a production capacity of one ton a day, the process is viable commercially, simply because the selling price of plastic bags used for garbage collection is ten times greater than the cost of its raw material : oil.

It is likely that the large margin of profit to attract new entrepreneurs to the market. The bags made from fossil fuels would be replaced with bags of polymers made from discarded food and the production of these polymers would not affect the production of food for human consumption. Furthermore, it would eliminate emissions of methane from the decomposition of food and would extend the economic life of landfills. Actually, it's a business model that could apply entrepreneurs around the world.

Gunter Pauli is the author of 'The Blue Economy'

Mapa de los bioplasticos - esquema

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La industria del coche eléctrico: Los Pros y contras de invertir en híbridos

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Había un montón de rumores que rodean la salida a bolsa reciente de Tesla Motors (Nasdaq: TSLA). El fabricante de autos deportivos impulsados por electricidad se convirtió en el primer coche EE.UU. fabricante de tomar esa ruta desde que Ford (NYSE: F) salió a bolsa en 1956.

Los inversores que también la quería. Tesla tuvo que aumentar el número de acciones inicial 11,1 millones a 13,3 millones. Y hasta subió la original de $ 14 - $ 16 etiqueta de precio a $ 17.

Los inversores individuales no fueron los únicos que les gusta lo que vio. En mayo, Toyota ADR (NYSE: TM) firmó un contrato para una participación de US $ 50 millones en Tesla. Y se comprometió a cooperar con ella en la construcción de automóviles.

Daimler también han comprado en ella, en poco menos de 10% de la compañía el año pasado. Se iba a vender el 40% de su participación a un fondo controlado por el gobierno de Abu Dhabi. Pero Tesla aún suministra el fabricante alemán de automóviles con baterías y cargadores para la versión eléctrica de su Smart Fortwo coche.

En general, la salida a bolsa se muy bien para una empresa que apenas ha vendido 1.000 vehículos en 109.000 dólares cada uno. Tesla también ha perdido más en particular 290 millones dólares desde su creación en 2003. Y espera que esa tendencia continúe a medida que empujan su modelo S.

Ese coche en serie llamado mercado se espera que cueste 50.000 dólares por vehículo. Y eso es con el subsidio del gobierno.

Peor aún, a medida que Tesla hacia el mercado ordinario, la competencia se hace más rígida.

Con todo lo que contra ella, parece lógico preguntarse cómo la empresa nunca puede sobrevivir ...

Cargo Mercado Eléctrico coche es de baja

Casi todos los fabricantes de automóviles en todo el mundo tiene un modelo eléctrico o híbrido en las obras.

Sin embargo, que en su mayoría reconocen que las ventas de los coches 'van a empezar ... el mejor de los modestos. Los mayores costos y la falta de amplia difusión recarga infraestructura mantener a los clientes en la bahía.

Al Bedwell, un experto en tecnología del automóvil con JD Power, lo resumió así: "Diez años en el futuro, más del 90% de los coches serán los coches convencionales que tenemos ahora. 10% serán híbridos o los vehículos eléctricos. "

Apenas impresionante, sobre todo teniendo en cuenta que de esa cifra, dice, todos los vehículos eléctricos se representan apenas un 3%.

Naturalmente, lo que hace riesgoso invertir en ellos. Sobre todo teniendo en cuenta los miles de millones necesarios para construir las baterías de iones de litio para alimentarlos.

Wolfgang Bernhart, socio de Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, no tiene mucha confianza en la industria:

"Los vehículos eléctricos puros batería será una figura más bien pequeña: con arreglo a criterios optimistas, para Europa, menos del 5% en 2020. A escala mundial, la cifra será aún menor. "

El Electric Slide o la escalera eléctrica

Carlos Ghosn, presidente ejecutivo de Renault ADR (ROSA: RNSDF) y Nissan ADR (ROSA: NSANY), lo ve de otro. Se prevé con cero emisiones - principalmente eléctricos - turismos capturar una décima parte del mercado mundial en 2020.

Y se pronostica una escasez de capacidad de producción de plug-in de automóviles y las baterías necesarias para impulsarlas en dos años.

Roland Berger, una vez más en profundo desacuerdo sin embargo. En su lugar, predice una burbuja de la tecnología costosa que forman alrededor de esas baterías.

El resultado: los productores de la batería ya la construcción de fábricas en los EE.UU., Europa y Asia acabará con el doble de la capacidad necesaria para abastecer plug-in de coches ... ... conservadora para el año 2015.

La compañía va a prever que, en consecuencia, sólo seis a ocho de los 20 o global para que los jugadores sobrevivirán los próximos cinco a siete años. Y Wolfgang Bernhart advierte específicamente, "Es un poco como algunas de las exageraciones de Internet".

Es cierto que Wall Street bullishly afirma que las ventas de baterías de iones de litio-llegará a 25 mil millones dólares en 2015. Y para el año 2020, se espera que alcancen los $ 66 billones.

Pero si Roland Berger lo hizo bien, el exceso de oferta reflejaría los problemas crónicos de las plantas infrautilizadas entre los propios fabricantes de coches. Eso expondría a la industria a gran presión a la baja sobre los precios y las ganancias.

Un eléctrico - o Electrocutado - El futuro

Es cierto que los toros tienen una cosa a su favor en la forma del derrame de petróleo de BP.

Ese desastre ha despertado la industria del automóvil eléctrico. Los políticos, inversores y consumidores de repente tienen un renovado interés en las fuentes de energía alternativas.

Así que junto con Tesla, se han comprado:

* Fabricante de la batería Ener1 (NASDAQ: VHE)
* Fabricante de baterías A123 Systems (NASDAQ: AOne)
* Batería de iones de litio componente empresa Polypore International (NYSE: PPO)

Sin embargo, las pilas y los vehículos no pueden escapar a la falta de infraestructura adecuada. Sin estaciones de carga de nuevo, ambos serán afectados significativamente.

Si los gobiernos y las empresas a obtener una decisión al respecto, a continuación, la industria tiene una oportunidad. Si no es sin embargo, señor Ghosn y sus compatriotas tienen un futuro menos-que-positivo por delante.