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Hydrogen Vehicles Available for Test Drive | BioDiesel Essentials
October 31, 2009 – 10:15 pm | No Comment

Without facilities to refuel hydrogen vehicles across the country, car buyers will not buy them even if they are fuel efficient and eco-friendly . On the other hand, without the numerous hydrogen vehicles on the road, businessmen will …

Alternative Diesel
October 31, 2009 – 10:39 am | No Comment

The good news is that eco-friendly biodiesel can be used in any car or truck that uses diesel gas. Even better news is that eco-friendly biodiesel can be made from scratch. You don’t have to buy out and thus can save a ton of revenue. …

Alternative Diesel
October 31, 2009 – 10:39 am | No Comment

The good news is that eco-friendly biodiesel can be used in any car or truck that uses diesel gas. Even better news is that eco-friendly biodiesel can be made from scratch. You don’t have to buy out and thus can save a ton of revenue. …

Full circle: Propane buses to return to Zeeland – - MyZeeland.com
October 31, 2009 – 2:49 am | No Comment

Full circle: Propane buses to return to Zeeland. State grant will allow district to buy eco-friendly vehicles … The district was one of a few in Michigan to write and receive a grant for biodiesel use in its bus fleet in 2003. After the 12-month grant period expired, Zeeland, in an effort to reduce emissions, has since continued using biodiesel fuels in its entire fleet. Loading…

Using Bio Diesel in your Car
October 31, 2009 – 12:00 am | No Comment

The government appears to pay lip service to reducing climate change as the small number of Bio-diesal users are being targeted for tax evasion instead of encouraged to use this eco friendly fuel. Where is the incentive for current …

Check out my ride… « Go Green or Go Home
October 30, 2009 – 9:59 pm | No Comment

Now that the year 2009 is coming to an end, 2010 brings more eco-friendly cars . The top 10 eco-friendly cars of 2010 were listed. Among the top 10 is the Toyota Prius which has been a reoccurring contestant on the environmentally friendly list for cars. … The Prius is one of the most popular cars when you think of green cars , however the number one eco-friendly car…

Higher gas prices good for Volt, but what about GM?
October 30, 2009 – 4:52 pm | No Comment
Higher gas prices good for Volt, but what about GM?

When will it be profitable? At a plug-in conference hosted by GM in Detroit last week, news of rising gas prices was seen as a good thing. “Every penny added to the price of gas makes alternative power just a little more attractive,” said Tony Posawatz, head of the Volt program . “If petroleum hit $150 a barrel and stays there, he and others agree, the low cost…

Bio-CNG VW Scirocco Will Compete In Its Own Race Series : Gas 2.0
October 30, 2009 – 4:35 pm | No Comment

As you may have guessed, all the cars will be Sciroccos. More importantly though, they will all run on CNG, proving once again that eco-friendly racing is possible. The 2.0 liter turbocharged engines put out about 220 horsepower and 202 …

Volkswagen launches eco-friendly Scirocco Cup — Autoblog
October 30, 2009 – 3:59 pm | No Comment

Each of the cars will feature a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine fueled by Bio-CNG, which is produced using renewable sources like grass, corn or biological waste. The Scirocco Cup has also signed on to become a partner with DTM series, …

Once Upon A Blog…: Pumpkin Coaches For Modern Day Cinderellas
October 30, 2009 – 10:54 am | No Comment

Eco-Friendly Superhero Concept Car . (Found HERE – it’s powered by bio-diesel fuel and electricity,. both generated by pumpkin seed oil! The only outfits I can think of to compliment this ride are really only suitable for, well, …

Fuel-Efficient Trucking | Geology.com
October 30, 2009 – 4:05 am | No Comment

Exporting Biodiesel Tax Breaks December 3, 2008 | Houston Chronicle Companies that produce biodiesel in the United States are getting a $1.00… Incentive to Trade in Old Cars June 10, 2009 | CNN Money … While today’s housing market is far from flourishing, the demand for eco-friendly … Americans Cutting Back on Energy Use January 28, 2009 | Yale University Many Americans are taking measures to become more energy-efficient, according to a. …

Bike outfited with one-cylinder engine – Boing Boing
October 29, 2009 – 6:32 pm | No Comment

And, as I live about 3km outside town, have a respiratory illness which precludes using a regular bicycle, and cannot afford a car , my bike is a godsend (in the summer, anyway — I’m still forced to hitch-hike in the winter). ….. Meet a 15-year-old kid from Spain who is fascinated by eco-friendly architecture, and designing smart homes that rely on renewable energy. Digital Open Winners: From pocket-sized …