This article explores the possibility of using biofuels in the transportation industry. Since it is a renewable source of energy, it promises to function as an alternative to fossil fuels, thereby making it an eco-friendly option. … Some of the Biofuels include vegetable oil, biodiesel , biogas and bioalcohol. Vegetable oil

For diesel engines, biodiesel is offered as a more environment friendly alternative. Another technology being developed by car manufacturers is the fuel cell technology. This technology aims to use hydrogen as fuel. … For more than 100 years, the car as we know it has been using oil derivates to function…. Solar power 2009 · Eco Friendly Tips to living Green (13.3717) Being eco friendly …

In today’s world of eco-friendly inventions, the electric car is getting its fair share of exposure. Not only are gas prices at an all-time high righ… Alternative Fuel Magic – How They Save Money And Environment (10.1188) …

Unfortunately, larger cars such as the Venza don’t usually get great gas mileage while green cars that get good gas mileage are often on the small side for me and my two large dogs. … Stetson rides on the passenger side floor boards (as part of his guide dog training) and Linus …

Korean motorists may be using more eco-friendly fuels in their cars in just a few years’ time. The introduction of a Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) system, which would mandate the use of a mixture of biofuels and petrol in vehicles, is currently under consideration. … When a pilot scheme was launched in 2002, to ensure that petrol contained 20% biodiesel fuel, it was

Will it be built? There are rumors that the board of Aptera has ousted the founders of Aptera, but thus far the company is denying the claim. The founders have, however, taken some vacation time to help with cash burn, as the company’s financial troubles mount. While the Aptera 2e is close to finished, mass production of the vehicle is beginning to look dependent upon government fuel efficiency loans, such as…

Limited geographic availability? At the LA Auto Show GM will release its sale’s plans for the Chevy Volt , and it appears the Volt will not be available in all GM markets. Of course, that shouldn’t really come as a surprise, since not all GM dealerships will be initially trained to service the …

A Fusion of goodness OK. A hybrid car didn’t take this year’s MotorTrend car of the year award. Still, the award-winning Ford Fusion does come in a hybrid option. Hey, at least the Fusion hybrid still qualifies for a $800 federal tax credit. So take that, conventional Fusion.

DETROIT – Chevrolet affirms its commitment to fuel solutions and building refined, eco-friendly vehicles with the debut of the U.S. production version of the Cruze sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show, on Dec. … Defying preconceptions of what a compact car can be, Cruze will offer a more spacious interior and cargo capacity than the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, and upscale…

On track for its 2010 launch GM held a press conference today largely focused on the status of Chevy Volt battery testing. With more than 80 Volts on the road and 300 Volt battery packs under test, results have so far been excellent. Thus far more than 1/4 million test miles have been completed, including hot …

ML450 hybrid now available for lease The Mercedes ML450 hybrid is now available for lease in the US. For just $549 a month for 60 months, or $659 for 36 months, you can drive a greener shade of elitism. All kidding aside, it’s great to see Europe jump into the hybrid game.

But can it win Car of the Year ? Later today MotorTrend will announce its 2010 Car of the Year Award, but I wouldn’t put my bet on any hybrid cars winning the award. However, the 2010 Toyota Prius has a chance. MT judges have released some of their notes on the cars reviewed and both the…