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

Video and Photo: Solazyme Unveils Renewable Biodiesel Derived From Algae via
Scalable Process
First car powered by algal biodiesel to demonstrate real-world driving at
Sundance

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.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to:
http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/solazyme/30888/

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.
SOURCE Solazyme, Inc.

Jackie Kolek, +1-212-931-6166, jkolek@peppercom.com, or Ellen Snook,
+1-415-438-9821, esnook@peppercom.com, both of Peppercom for Solazyme, Inc.