Video and Photo: Solazyme Unveils Renewable Biodiesel Derived From Algae via Scalable Process

    SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --
 Solazyme, Inc., a synthetic biology company unleashing the power of aquatic
 microbes to create clean and scalable solutions for biofuel, industrial
 chemical, and health and wellness markets, today revealed the first ever
 algae-derived biodiesel fuel (Soladiesel(TM)) to have undergone road
 testing by successfully powering a factory-standard automobile for long
 distances under typical driving conditions. The car and fuel will make
 their public debuts at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, where they are also
 featured in Fields of Fuel, Josh Tikell's documentary about renewable
 fuels. Soladiesel biodiesel is clean, renewable, environmentally
 sustainable and scalable.
 
 

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     The algal biodiesel fueling the car is made through Solazyme's
 proprietary process for manufacturing high-value, functionally-tailored
 oils from algae. This process, which uses standard industrial fermentation
 equipment, yields a biofuel that significantly reduces greenhouse gas
 emissions and is biodegradable, nontoxic and safe. Solazyme is currently
 producing thousands of gallons of algal oil and recently signed a biodiesel
 feedstock development and testing agreement with Chevron Technology
 Ventures, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
 
     "Biodiesel from algae changes the landscape of renewable fuels," said
 Jonathan Wolfson, chief executive officer of Solazyme. "The concept of
 algal biofuel has been discussed for decades, and Solazyme's technology
 finally provides a scalable solution based on proven industrial processes.
 This fuel is just the first example of how algal oil will help the
 environment through new products that offer attractive economics and
 performance, as well as environmental benefits."
 
     Soladiesel exceeds both the requirements of the American Society for
 Testing and Materials (ASTM) biodiesel standard D6751 and EN 14214, the
 European standard, which ensures that biodiesel can safely run any existing
 diesel engine. The car demonstrating Solazyme's biofuel at Sundance is
 running on its original, factory-standard diesel engine with no
 modifications, and is powered by the highest blend of biodiesel that engine
 manufacturers currently certify. By operating in the typical sub-freezing
 temperatures for the area in January, it also illustrates how Soladiesel
 provides better temperature properties than any traditional biodiesel.
 
     "In demonstrating this new fuel alternative, we're responding to the
 need for a near-term solution that will also be cost effective and
 sustainable," added Harrison Dillon, president and chief technology officer
 of Solazyme. "Our technology combines all the key components: low carbon
 footprint, environmental sustainability, certified compatibility with
 existing vehicles and infrastructure, and energy security for our country."
 
     About Solazyme:
 
     Solazyme, Inc. is a synthetic biology company unleashing the power of
 aquatic microbes to create clean and scalable solutions for biofuel,
 industrial chemical, and health & wellness markets The company was founded
 in 2003 and has its headquarters in South San Francisco, Calif. For more
 information, please visit our website: http://www.solazyme.com.
 
 
 

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