上海特斯拉超级工厂创立者最新项目落子临港

Group 1 - The company Carbon Life is advancing the world's first industrial project for direct air carbon capture to produce sustainable aviation fuel, aiming to produce its first demonstration oil by the end of 2025 [1][3] - The founder of Carbon Life, Ren Yuxiang, emphasizes that carbon dioxide is the new oil and that achieving carbon neutrality requires finding alternative energy and carbon sources to replace fossil fuels [1][2] - Direct air capture technology is highlighted as having greater commercial value compared to traditional carbon capture methods, despite its higher initial costs, which are expected to decrease with increased production [2] Group 2 - Shanghai was chosen as the starting point for the project due to its abundant and inexpensive renewable resources, a strong talent pool in the chemical industry, and significant government support under carbon neutrality policies [3] - The company plans a timeline for the project that includes pilot testing from 2024 to 2025, scaling to a thousand-ton pilot in 2026, and launching a commercial project of 100,000 tons in 2027, with ongoing optimization beyond 2028 [3] - Carbon Life has completed its angel round of financing, with continued investment from Sequoia China and other institutions, as well as the introduction of a new internet industry investor [4]