While most Clean Tech startups have lofty long-term goals that require huge startup capital for the development of vast new infrastructure networks, companies like Sylvatex — “a smarter, leaner, second-generation cleantech startup” — are perfectly positioned to deliver the benefits of Clean Tech without the high upfront costs.

Not only is Sylvatex operating with incredibly low overhead, their underlying technology — “a drop-in renewable additive for diesel fuel that lowers the fuel’s emissions” — works perfectly well with all existing engines and distribution systems, so there’s essentially zero infrastructure investment necessary.

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Read more about Sylvatex’s patented technology and the its origin story here on E2′s biofuel industry website Fueling Growth.

They particularly emphasize that Sylvatex “eliminates large capital costs” with its plug-and-play distribution model. No costly new equipment or special pipelines necessary!

Additionally, they note that Sylvatex is highly adaptable because its technology works with a variety of feedstocks, cushioning it from market fluctuations. The article explains the business model Sylvatex uses, planning to ramp up from low-volume partnerships to larger-scale fuel blending at “integrated oil-refining companies” through licensing agreements.

Most heartening of all, the article points out that Sylvatex has the potential to “displace large amounts of foreign oil” from the diesel fuel market, essentially by replacing a portion of diesel consumption with ethanol.

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Ms. Klausmeier spoke about the strategic choices behind Sylvatex’s innovative technology and business model, as well as the personal path that forged her unwavering commitment to the company’s vision.

This esteemed group of world-leading greentech companies are “taking maturing greentech research and pairing it with innovative technology solutions to change the way we live our lives for the better” while simultaneously creating “viable business models for the green technology marketplace.”

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That’s how Biofuels Digest sums up our Smart Diesel in their piece on cutting-edge companies in the biofuels arena. Check out the full article here.

Read about these remarkable women and companies here.

Sylvatex has successfully completed the three month program with GreenStart, and we are excited to say that we will be presenting our company, team & progress at Investor Day on December 8th, in front of over 100 VC and Angel Investors. We are excited to move forward into 2012, and solidify our success with a strategic partnership in the oil industry. Happy New Year everyone!