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Biofuel – A Sustainable Power Source | Green Earth Reviews
September 27, 2009 – 1:52 pm | No Comment

There are two types of biofuels that maybe used in cars : biodiesel and bioethanol. Biofuel is very popular in Europe. In that part of the world most car manufacturers make vehicles with diesel engines, so using biodiesel instead of pure …

A Look at Three Alternative Automobile Fuels | Scienceray
September 27, 2009 – 8:26 am | No Comment

The pros and cons of fueling automobiles with biodiesel , natural gas and hydrogen are examined, including the environmental, production and distribution considerations of each. … Conversely, some experts suggest that further research may yield a highly-sustainable means to mass-produce hydrogen as the most cost-effective and eco-friendly fuel of the future, utilizing water or another natural, renewable source in its production. …

Dispelling four myths about electric motorcycles – 3483th Edition …
September 27, 2009 – 5:39 am | No Comment

(Photo: Vogelbilt Corp)The following is a guest post by Seth Leitman, editor of theTAB Green Guru GuidesElectric motorcycles are a great form of eco-friendly . … So we turned to Carl Vogel, author of the new bookBuild Your Own Electric Motorcycle(part of theTAB Green Guru Guidesseries I edit), as well as builder of anelectric cruiserwith a biodiesel side car . Here’s what Carl has to say in answer of the

Insuring Green Cars: What to Look For | Hybrid Cars Related
September 27, 2009 – 5:32 am | No Comment

These policies’s often cost a bit more, but with more than 40000 eco friendly cars now driving along our nations roads, the initiative may be working. This policy may be a great buy for those who truly wish to aid the environment, …

Dyson Racing Running on Butanol Blend in ALMS | Eco Friendly Mag
September 26, 2009 – 10:42 pm | No Comment

Dyson Racing Running on Butanol Blend in ALMS The #16 BP car of Chris Dyson and Guy Smith from Dyson Racing will be running an advanced biofuel developed by BP.

Understanding Bio-diesel | Go Go Green Cars
September 26, 2009 – 2:52 pm | No Comment

Bio-diesel is eco-friendly and burns cleaner than fossil fuel. It also produces less carbon monoxide and soot than regular diesel fuel. On the other hand, it does release more nitrous oxide than regular diesel, which is a factor that …

35 percent hybrid and EV by 2025
September 25, 2009 – 7:00 pm | No Comment
35 percent hybrid and EV by 2025

No price difference between a Camry and Camry hybrid? According to a report by Reportlinker , “electric vehicles will penetrate the market rapidly to constitute 35% of the cars made in 2025 – 25% hybrids, 10% pure EV.” Why will we get there? What will cause this big swing towards hybrid vehicles? “Within the decade, it will be possible for some suppliers to offer …

Flesh and Stone – Europe, America, and the green technology trade …
September 25, 2009 – 6:57 pm | No Comment

The article was about green car technology, and contained the startling fact that there are more green cars in San Francisco than there are in the whole of france, with its population of 60 million. … The president has said he wants to double green energy production by 2025, and introduce a million eco-friendly cars before 2015. Europe will not be able to…

Truck News from the Texas State Fair review | Auto Reviews | The …
September 25, 2009 – 6:52 pm | No Comment

Ford is making its most serious work truck, the F-Series Super Duty, eco-friendly with a new V-8 turbocharged diesel engine. The 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine can run on up to twenty percent biodiesel and eighty percent petroleum …

South African Company to Import Waste Vegetable Oil to Produce …
September 25, 2009 – 4:40 pm | No Comment

First to falter was ethanol, where Ethanol Africa had actually started site works for its plant in Bothaville, when government got cold feet about using maize, the staple food of the poor of South Africa, to power cars . Later the world food crisis lead to the Food for … How many people use/buy your biodiesel ? Where is your company based? …

Meet the MAX: Homemade biodiesel-powered Lotus Seven replica …
September 25, 2009 – 3:10 pm | No Comment

Filed under: Biodiesel , Diesel, MPG, Vegetable Oil, Green Daily, Automotive X-Prize, Lightweight, USA Generally speaking, purchasing an eco-friendly automobile is an expensive proposition. … The car is driven either with diesel, biodiesel or SVO (Straight Vegetable Oil). You can read the complete story at his site. We wish McCormack the best! Meet the MAX: Homemade biodiesel -powered Lotus Seven

Dell Computers to be Featured on “Green Magazine TV,” for Their …
September 25, 2009 – 11:00 am | No Comment

[Transport] Photo Vogelbilt Corp The following is a guest post by Seth Leitman, editor of the TAB Green Guru Guides Electric motorcycles are a great form of eco friendly travel, although there are a number of myths rumors being … as well as builder of an electric cruiser with a biodiesel side car Here s what Carl has to say in answer of the biggest myths about electric motorcycles…