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Converting from Gasoline to Alternative Fuel
2008-09-18 09:25:00 I plan to do a general re-conditioning of 2 old model cars - 1979 Toyota CORONA & 1984 Ford LASER. Not wanting to change Engines (but willing to modify - if need be), I intend to swift away from lead-free 100% Gasoline-Fuel to any low-cost technically-feasible Alternative Fuel recommendable. Whi
Moon Mined for Earth?s Alternative Fuel?
2008-08-26 04:22:00 In 2008, solar power seems to be the hot topic for alternative fuel use. Solar powered products are already coming down in price so that the average consumer can take it home and use it, but now scientist are turning to the moon as well as the sun for power. Could the moon fuel our future? Education Entertainment Environment Events History Media Miscellaneous Nature Outdoors Science Technology Travel
Moon Mined for Earth’s Alternative Fuel?
2008-08-26 04:22:00 In 2008, solar power seems to be the hot topic for alternative fuel use. Solar powered products are already coming down in price so that the average consumer can take it home and use it, but now scientist are turning to the moon as well as the sun for power. Could the moon fuel our future? Education Entertainment Environment Events History Media Miscellaneous Nature Outdoors Science Technology Travel
Alternative Fuel Vehicles And Biodiesel
2008-05-29 07:00:00 If it’s a diesel, it’s an alt fuel vehicle by default. Biodiesel blends can be used in any diesel engine; however, it’s important to use the blends in accordance with the manufacturers specs. With more and more clean diesels coming on line, keep your eyes peeled for those ULSD pumps too. With fueling stations in ...
By: Resources zone
Brown is the new green: UPS buys 500 alternative fuel vehicles
2008-05-15 01:07:00 Brown is the new green: UPS buys 500 alternative fuel vehicles With hybrid vehicles making the most sense for city driving, we've often wondered why automakers don't produce hybrid versions of their cargo vans, which are widely used for city deliveries. The gas-saving potential is enormous, and at least one company has seen the light. UPS has announced that it has purchased 500 alternative-fuel vehicles. 200 of those vehicles will be diesel-electric hybrids while the remaining 300 will run on compressed natural gas. According to UPS, the switch to alternative fuel vehicles will save 176,000 gallons of fuel per year, which is roughly the equivalent to taking 100 UPS trucks off the road. Moreover, the trucks powered by compressed natural gas will reduce truck emissions by 20 percent. UPS has also adopted a 'no left turn rule', which prevents trucks from just idling while waiting to make a turn — thereby reducing emissions. While the new trucks have gree...
Alternative Fuel Vehicles: Go Green
2008-05-03 11:52:00 It is very important that scientists begin work on more efficient automobiles that take advantage of alternative fuels because most of the resources on the planet are of a limited nature and fuel consumption remains as high as ever. Fuel prices are skyrocketing and if current trends continue then soon a day will arrive in which there is no more oil.
By: ArticleRow.com
Alternative Fuel for Beginners
2008-04-27 20:06:00 Alternative fuels are the solution to resolve the most serious problem of our planet, the pollution.1 Vote(s)
By: JeQQ it
Water 4 Gas - why alternative fuel provides more advantages
2008-04-09 08:53:00 Are you aware of the alternative fuels that can run your automobile? You always think of some way to reduce the monthly expenditure on fuels. Isn’t it? If you feel too bogged down with the expenses resulting from the recurring fuel costs, some good news is awaiting you. It is for certain that not many ...
By: MotorCarInfo.com
Auto Alliance: 1.8 million alternative fuel vehicles sold in 2007
2008-04-05 21:42:00 We last chatted with the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at the New York Auto Show. We heard then about the Alliance's safety and eco-related stances. On Monday, the Alliance will announce that 1.8 million alternative-fueled autos (diesels, hybrids and flex-fuel) were sold in the U.S. in 2007, up just a bit - 250,000 - from 2006. Both hybrids and flex-fuel vehicle sales climbed while diesels dipped. The Alliance believes that more than 2m alternative vehicles will be sold in America in 2008. The hurdles to wider acceptance are the same as we've heard before: high cost of diesels and a lack of E85 fueling stations (to say nothing of hydrogen). Still, 1.8m vehicles is not insignificant. These aren't perfect green rides - I'm looking at you, Escalade hybrid - but in the uphill battle to green up America's fleet of vehicles, it's a start. You can download a PDF that lists all of the Alliance members' 70+ alternative fuel vehicles here. More details after the jump. Press Rele...
Alternative energy
2008-03-12 01:22:00 This is an interesting story about an alternative fuel. Burning Salt Water. This could be a great source of energy for our power plants, and it could also be used to drive our cars. We will see if this will...
By: Stix Blog
Virgin Flight takes off using alternative fuel
2008-02-24 19:37:00 This Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Amsterdam was the first using alternative fuel! The fuel used was a mixture of Brazilin babassu nut and coconut and was the first real attempt at alternative eco-friendly fuels. They are committed to pioneering alternative fuels for commercial airlines, specifically in the next 10 years. Very cool news ...
By: Moore Blog
Getting People To Wake Up To Alternative Fuel Solution Revolution
2008-02-23 17:51:00 by GARKO The new millennium has started with revolution. It is on everyone’s radar. But there are some don’t look. They just watch the boob tube. And they absorb the lies from mainstream media. And strangely you don’t get informed about the revolution there. You see Karl Rove as a commentator for FOX. You see traitors ...
A380 makes test flight on alternative fuel
2008-02-02 12:53:00 Dan Lalor BRISTOL (Reuters) - An Airbus A380, the world's largest airliner, became the first commercial jet aircraft to use alternative fuel on Friday, marking a milestone on the road to biofuels. The double-decker A380 needed no modification to use the gas-to-liquid (GTL) fuel, which was designed to be mixed with regular jet fuel so "the aeroplane does not know the difference," Airbus said. Airbus hopes the plane, hit by production delays, will become the centrepiece of efforts to develop the next generation of cleaner fuel at a time when the aviation industry is under pressure over the impact of emissions on the climate. Sebastien Remy, head of Airbus SAS's alternative fuel programme, said the GTL used on Friday was no cleaner in CO2 (carbon dioxide) terms than regular fuel but it had local air quality benefits because it produces no sulphur. He said the take-off showed Airbus was "preparing for (the) emergence of a wider slate of synthetic fuels". ...
By: B4U India
Airbus A380 First to Fly With Alternative Fuel
2008-02-02 09:43:00 Airbus beat Boeing to the punch and flew the first commercial aircraft using an alternative fuel in one engine. The really interesting thing is the two airlines are using different alternative fuels...
By: Green Options
Find Gas and Alternative Fuel Prices Anywhere in the U.S.
2008-01-20 08:12:00 Things have changed a lot since I was driving across the country, or occasionally flying to a new destination and renting a car. I knew there’d be a gas station up ahead, and had a pretty good...
By: Green Options
HEGP up 50% in 3 days- Flex Fuel-Alternative fuel sector
2007-12-20 15:14:00 HEGP up 50% in 3 days, increasing volume. Flex Fuel-Alternative fuel sector. Dec 6 - *HEGP* announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Flex Fuel America, Inc. signed a lease to open the first Heartland alternative fuel station in the State of Oklahoma. Do your DD, this is not your usual penny stock. Company is putting it all in motion! Stock is finally starting to react!. *Heartland Energy Group - HEGP* http://www.heartlandenergygroup-.com
Alternative fuel vehicle
2007-12-18 11:16:00 At present, it has been noticed that in various countries of the world, there has emerged a tendency to restrict the usage of fuel-driven vehicles. Several reasons have contributed to that. While in many nations, especially in those of the European continent it has been noticed that the sudden upsurge of fuel prices and higher ...
By: MotorCarInfo.com
Darryl Siry offers up some advice for alternative fuel investments
2007-11-24 20:51:00 Tesla Marketing VP Darryl Siry has penned an article for VentureBeat on the topic of investing in alternative fuel car manufacturers. Investing in this field is no simple matter. As anyone watching Tesla over the past year can see, it's tough to launch a car company even if you've got a decent amount of funding behind you. Small investors will have a tough time finding a place to put some money since many of the independent companies in the field aren't public. Those involved in the venture capital arena need to try and find companies that have some really innovative technology. Check out Darryl's article for more.Gallery: Riding in the Tesla Roadster[Source: VentureBeat, via HorselessAge]
Could the Future Hold Alternative Fuel Cruise Ships?
2007-11-21 05:26:00 It seems like today everyone knows someone who drives a hybrid car and talk of the next big thing is right around the corner for the automotive industry. So my question is whether or not an alternative fuel cruise ship would work? Cars get miles to the gallon but cruise ship fuel usage is in gallons per minute. Even when not in motion, the amount of fuel required to keep all the electricity flowing on board would give a hybrid car owner a heart attack. Again, back to my question, could it work? Would hydrogen be a possibility for a ship? Hydrogen production either uses water or creates water which is not a problem for a ship. But the logistics and safety makes that a difficult sell. The ships are already hybrids so to speak with the diesel electric generators on board dedicated to making sure you can run the hair dryers and watch TV in your state rooms. The next thing to question is bio diesel. With the amount of food that is prepared on a cruise ship, this has got to be t...
By: Time2Cruise
How Biofuels Are Moving Into Top Status As An Alternative Fuel Source
2007-11-09 00:00:00 Biofuels are made by taking matter and making it into fuel. I recently was watching dirty jobs on the discovery channel and saw an Isuzu pick up truck running on bio diesel. Now I thought to myself how in the world and what is bio diesel. Bio diesel is the oil from fryers like a ...
Salt water as an alternative fuel
2007-10-31 11:35:00 Technology can provide a "free" fuel source. Tesla technology provides a world energy supply for free after equipment is purchased; entire home's electricy provided every day for FREE. But, Salt Water? -- Take a look. &title=">Buzz It!
Alternative fuel : If Corn Is Biofuels King !!!
2007-10-29 21:27:00 Researcher is finding the source of energy - fuel of Alternative way ..... When University of Illinois crop scientist Fred Below began growing tropical maize, the form of corn grown in the tropics, he was looking for novel genes for the utilization of nitrogen fertilizer and was hoping to discover information that could be useful to American corn producers. Now, however, it appears that maize
Alternative Fuel
2007-10-07 14:54:00 The rapid growth of technological development and technical innovations attract more and more people to use vehicles. Nowadays vehicles are necessity rather than luxury. Therefore pollution due vehicle fuels has become one of the severest problems in big cities. Several alternative fuels have been developed for recent years. Fuel cells are complicated appliances that generate electricity using hydrogen gas. This technology increases the efficiency of energy and uses less fuel, thus better economy, and produces fewer emissions thus cutting down on the production of pollutants like carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons. The economic feasibility of this type of vehicles is obscured by the unavailability of free hydrogen and the difficulty in the storage and the distribution of the gas. Fuel cell powered vehicles are about twice as efficient as the internal combustion engines and thus are economically superior. These cars are environmentally friendly and run ...
Chrysler to offer alternative-fuel versions of every model
2007-10-02 16:29:00 Chrysler to offer alternative-fuel versions of every model Chrysler's vice chairman, Jim Press, has revealed that the automaker plans to offer an alternative-fuel version of every model it produces. Press, a former executive of Toyota, says the move to alternative fuels is in an effort to shrink the gap in green vehicle technology between Chrysler and Toyota and Honda. Press continued by saying that Chrysler will offer both hybrid and diesel alternative fuel options. "Every car will be impacted by advances in powertrain," Press said in an interview with The Detroit News. "Plug-in hybrid, diesel hybrid, fuel-cell hybrid, a petrol hybrid, they're all in the mix." Press failed to give a time frame for the alternate fuel vehicles. According to The Detroit News, Cerberus has an open checkbook for developing greener technologies. "Cerberus has opened up the wallet to make (capital expenditures) especially in the area of product development and technolo...
Press calls for alternative-fuel for all models
2007-10-02 03:26:00 From the article: Chrysler LLC’s new top product strategist said today that the automaker plans to eventually introduce alternative-fuel versions of every model it makes. James Press, the Chrysler vice chairman recruited last month from Toyota Motor Corp., told The Detroit News today that Chrysler “absolutely” expects to provide a hybrid, diesel or other environmentally-friendly version of each of its cars and trucks”. Is the alernative fuel option behind the curve? With GM pursuing advanced plug-in hybrids, will Chrysler’s latest investment turn into an also ran? Chrysler’s James Press: Every model to offer alternative-fuel version - detnews.com
Green taxis and Jatropha: Asia confronts alternative fuels
2007-09-30 05:10:00 Here in the rural Philippines, most people cook with LPG, i.e. propane. You see stores that exchange empty tanks for full ones everywhere, and any increase or decrease in LPG prices is front page headlines. Actually this is good, since the alternative, i.e. using trees for wood fires, can lead to both air pollution and deforestation. But ...
SERIES A PIONEER IN FIELD OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS
2007-08-23 22:56:00 The innovation and leading-edge, relevant technology that is present in the American Le Mans Series continues to gain attention throughout the entire motorsports community. At the forefront in 2007 is the Series’ platform of alternative fuels which features Audi’s revolutionary diesel-powered R10 TDI.
Alternative Fuel Conference Set
2007-08-15 12:52:00 With the increasing threat of global warming, environmentalists have been urging automakers to design eco-friendly vehicles. These vehicles should be designed to run on alternative fuels which will bring lesser toll to the environment. Alternative fuels are also usually renewable sources thus energy dependence can be achieved. Recently, a conference was set concerning the promotion ...
By: MotorCarInfo.com
Use alternative fuel sources to snub big gas companies
2007-08-12 04:28:00 Lets face it, eventually we will have to replace gasoline as the main energy source for our automobiles. Lucky for us there are already options we can utilize to help wean our country off our dependency on oil. Most of these options have been available for years, unfortunately it has taken unstable world politics ...
New Alternative Fuel Vehicle
2007-08-08 23:47:00 Right now, a uniquely modified pickup truck is making its way across the country. Starting from Detroit and heading to San Francisco, the vehicles developers are seeking to draw attention to an...
By: Green Options
Mar 16, Alternative Fuel-Methanol Cleanness Gasoline-Diesel Oil
2007-07-22 06:58:00 Alternative Fuel project, Methanol Cleanness Gasoline-Diesel Oil are looking for cooperation partners
Is Vivoleum the next Alternative Fuel?
2007-06-21 16:11:00 "Without oil, at least four billion people would starve. This spiral of trouble would make the oil infrastructure utterly useless -- unless their...
Pennsylvanians Support New Direction; Alternative Fuels
2007-06-18 21:43:00 Many Pennsylvanians do not like the way things are going in their commonwealth. In a new poll released by PennFuture, an alternative energy advocacy group, 47 percent of respondents believe that the state is heading in the ?wrong direction? with 38 percent believing the opposite. When asked about the No. 1 problem facing Pennsylvanians today, the ...
A price to pay for alternative fuels
2007-06-14 16:49:00 Bob Teixeira decided it was time to take a stand against U.S. dependence on foreign oil. So last fall the Charlotte musician and guitar instructor spent $1,200 to convert his 1981 diesel Mercedes to run on vegetable oil. He bought soybean oil in 5-gallon jugs at Costco, spending about 30 percent more than diesel would cost. His reward, ...
Alternative fuel forum draws 700 participants in Ann Arbor
2007-06-14 12:45:00 Detroit News - Such dialogue is important because there is no single solution to quenching America's demand for foreign oil, said Dennis Assanis, chairman of mechanical engineering at U of M.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
By: Engineers Voice
Alternative fuel forum draws 700 participants in Ann Arbor
2007-06-13 13:33:00 Detroit News - Such dialogue is important because there is no single solution to quenching America's demand for foreign oil, said Dennis Assanis, chairman of mechanical engineering at U of M.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
By: Engineers Voice
Alternative fuel forum draws 700 participants in Ann Arbor
2007-06-13 13:33:00 Detroit News - Such dialogue is important because there is no single solution to quenching America's demand for foreign oil, said Dennis Assanis, chairman of mechanical engineering at U of M.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
By: Engineers Voice
Lawmakers want coal as an 'alternative fuel'
2007-06-04 00:06:00 Lawmakers want coal as an 'alternative fuel'; Subsidies sought from U.S. taxpayers BY: Edmund L. Andrews, International Herald Tribune 05/31/2007 Even as congressional leaders draft legislation to reduce greenhouse gases linked to global warming, a *powerful roster of Democrats and Republicans is pushing to subsidize coal as the king of alternative fuels.* Prodded by intense lobbying from the coal industry, coal-state lawmakers are proposing that U.S. *taxpayers guarantee billions of dollars in construction loans for coal-to-liquid production plants, guarantee minimum prices for the new fuel, and guarantee big purchases by the government for the next 25 years*. With both House and Senate Democrats hoping to pass energy independence bills by mid-July, coal-state lawmakers argue that coal-based fuels are more American than gasoline and potentially greener than ethanol. 'For so many, filthy coal is a dirty four-letter word,' said Representative Nick Rahall, Democrat of West Virgin...
Alternative fuels, what are they?
2007-05-26 13:00:00 We hear an awful lot about alternative fuels, but many can only name but a few, so what exactly are the alternative fuels that we are hearing so much about? Current Alternative fuels: Mixtures containing 85% or more by volume of alcohol fuel, including methanol and denatured ethanol Natural gas (compressed or liquefied) Liquefied petroleum gas (propane) Hydrogen Coal-derived liquid fuels Fuels ...
Alternative Fuel Cars on California Roads Increases
2007-04-19 09:39:00 In the auto industry, the month of April is being celebrated as the National Alternative Fuel Autos Month, and in observing that, automakers reported the number of alternative fuel vehicles in the state of California. It is widely known that the mentioned state is one of the major frontrunners in the battle against global warming ...
By: MotorCarInfo.com
Number of Alternative Fuel Autos on California’s Roads Increased 17%
2007-04-18 20:08:00 Filed under: Diesel, Ethanol, Flex-Fuel, Hybrid Here’s a bit of information that directly ties into the post I wrote earlier today, and helps explain that story a bit, too. In the earlier piece, we found out from the LA Times that overall gasoline consumption in California dropped by 0.7 percent last year, even though nationally the trend ...
Mo. Senate Boosts Alternative Fuel (AP)
2007-04-13 00:00:00 Missouri senators sought to pump up the alternative fuels industry Thursday, endorsing a biodiesel fuel mandate and new tax breaks for motorists who fill up with ethanol or biodiesel fuels.
By: Commodity Wealth
What?s the buzz on alternative fuel vehicles? Buzzmetrics knows
2007-04-07 20:32:00 Filed under: Biodiesel, Diesel, Etc., Ethanol, EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Hydrogen, Natural Gas, AFVI Show AFVI just sent out a post-show email that tries to describe the current state of affairs in the buzz surrounding alternative fuels and vehicles. The key to the email is the graph above, which pinpoints the amount of “buzz” nine different types of ...
Five alternative fuel vehicle teams already getting ready for Great Race 20
2007-04-06 18:09:00 Filed under: Biodiesel, Etc., Ethanol, Green Culture It’s not a participation requirement, but that’s not stopping some teams who are entered in to upcoming New York to Paris Great Race 2008 from trying to make the trip on ethanol or other renewable fuels or other “new automotive technologies. “There are two classes for vehicles participating in ...
AFVI Show: Alternative fuels forecast
2007-04-02 20:46:00 Filed under: Biodiesel, Ethanol, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Natural Gas, AFVI Show There wasn’t too much new in the Monday-morning AFVI session California Dreamin’: Forecast for Alternative Fuels, but a few viewpoints from the discussion are worth mentioning here. Warren Mitchell, of Clean Energy, said it will be very difficult for petroleum products to meet emissions requirements in ...
President Bush on Alternative Fuels and Advanced Technologies
2007-03-28 08:44:00 President George Bush had a recent meeting with Ford?s execs, tackling gasoline consumption and greenhouse gas emission issues. The conference composed of the President, Chrysler Group president and CEO Tom LaSorda, Ford Motor Company president and CEO Alan Mulally and General Motors chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner.All three automotive companies along with the President had a beneficial discussion regarding the utilization of alternative fuels on most vehicles. The companies all expressed their commitment and support for minimizing gasoline consumption in the United States. Such reductions will be attributed to the continued development and production of biofuels. The companies emphasized with the President the need for increased inducements to create and distribute biofuels.More than six million FFVs are on the road, adding over a hefty million FFV cars and trucks this year alone. These vehicles were all running on ethanol and the companies would displace more than 3.6 billion gallon...
By: Ford Parts News
Biodiesel? Ethanol? Hemp Seed Oil? Oh My—a Primer on Alternative Fuels
2007-03-27 17:04:00 Myth: You have to have a special converter or a special engine to run alternative fuels.Truth: If you have a regular engine, you can run 15% ethanol (E-15) right now, with no conversion. If you want to use 85% ethanol (E-85), you would need to have your engine converted or own a car that is a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV).If you have a diesel (compression-ignition) engine, you can run biodiesel right now. That is, the biodiesel you can find sold in gas stations across the U.S., the fuel that has already been refined. (Biodiesel has had the glycerin removed and is therefore ready to pump.)What's the difference between ethanol and biodiesel?Ethanol is an alcohol rather than an oil, where the primary substance that comprises it is a grain, usually corn, sometimes wheat or barley. Ethanol can come from many sources, but in the U.S., right now, it's mostly corn.Biodiesel is an oil-based fuel where the primary substance that comprises it is soybeans. Like ethanol, biodiesel can be made fr...
By: Tumerica
Tax guide for hybrid and alternative fuel car buyers
2007-03-18 19:44:00 Filed under: Hybrid, Ford, Honda, Lexus, Mercury, Nissan, Toyota, Legislation and Policy, Natural Gas As tax day approaches here in the United States, those who bought a new hybrid or natural gas powered vehicle during 2006 shouldn’t forget to claim their tax breaks. Cars.com has published a list of the eligible vehicles and how much of ...
Auto Alliance declares this to be ?National Alternative Fuel Autos Week?
2007-03-15 17:35:00 Filed under: Ethanol, Flex-Fuel, Hybrid The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers is a trade association made up of BMW Group, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Mazda, Mitsubishi Motors, Porsche, Toyota and Volkswagen. If you take all the alternative fuel autos made by these companies (those autos defined by the Alliance as “hybrid electric, ethanol-capable E-85, and ... |
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