Biodiesel fuel was recorded at 69% energy efficiency. However, the study did turn up one positive: cellulose-derived ethanol was charted at 85% efficiency, which is even higher than that of the fantastically efficient nuclear energy. … One certain energy markets analyst has said, growth in demand for diesel and gasoline may slow down dramatically, if the government subsidizes firms distributing biofuels and further pushes

“Did Fannie and Freddie government regulations and corruption have nothing to do with our present economic woes?” “Who’s going to protect the middle class taxpayer from the government?” These are the questions which must be asked today. …

An HK concept I’m still not sure that I believe Hybrid Kinetics Motor Company will be around in 5 years, however, if everything goes as expected, HK will begin producing a family of natural gas hybrid vehicles in 2013 at it’s Alabama manufacturing facility. In partnership with the American Public Gas Association (APGA) and NGVAmerica,

Detroit’s best selling hybrid Last year, Toyota sold hundreds of thousands of hybrid cars , and since the launch of the Prius , Toyota has sold millions of hybrids. Ford, the leading American hybrid manufacturer, has only sold about 125,000 hybrids in total since the launch of its first hybrid. Fortunately, Toyota uses NiMH batteries in its hybrids, rather…

Better positioned than ever, but…. Ford CEO Alan Mulally opened the NY Auto Show this morning with a warning that the US is falling behind in the race to develop new battery and powertrain solutions, and only policymakers can change course. “Governments around the world are going to have a tremendous role to play,” Mulally said. And with Japan considering a move to be 50 percent hybrid and…

This biodiesel -powered boat, weighing 10tonnes can withstand rough seas! Designed by Craig Loomis Design Group and built by Calibre Boats, the 78 feet-length boat is also constructed in a eco-friendly way. It is a lightweight carbon composite; … KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia, the world’s second-largest palm oil producer, will make

This biodiesel -powered boat, weighing 10tonnes can withstand rough seas! Designed by Craig Loomis Design Group and built by Calibre Boats, the 78 feet-length boat is also constructed in a eco-friendly way. … wait to cross the road as midday traffic passes through the business hub of Kuala Lumpur KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia, the world’s second-largest palm oil producer…

Eco-friendly cars are the talk of the town for the moment. Every manufacturer is either producing one or planning to. Toyota is an acknowledged leader in the field with its Prius hybrid as well as others. Few respected tuners have embraced the green thing so far, unless they are based in Japan where it almost seems the government has a decree forcing tuners to …

Just code for petroleum? Watched the overly dramatized, although very fascinating, Food Inc. last night, and I was left with two over-whelming thoughts: 1.) Is health care reform a joke when high fructose corn syrup is subsidized by the government, and 2.) Isn’t ethanol simply code for big oil? In the US, most foods and many products can …

For instance, the government should consider cutting Insurance Premium Tax for green cars as an added incentive. At present, motorists can expect to pay £50 more to insure a â??greenâ?? car-the argument then is that penalising them being green is much less of an incentive. Cheaper quotes for more eco-friendly cars is definitely the way forward, but for those who might be put of by the current quotations, the bigger picture is…

40 miles of EV range the wrong approach? Over that last few years a number of battery studies have suggested that, based on current lithium-ion technologies, small-battery plug-in hybrids offer the most compelling overall case to consumers in terms of performance and cost-effectiveness. Obviously, this flies in the face of not just the Chevy Volt and it’s 40 miles of EV range, but also the government’s entire …

It will take more than that, such as having access to very good public transportation, or affordable green cars , and other incentives to use these. That’s why we need the government – to make sure that when the bottom line interests that drive a lot of things in our ….. I cannot perceive the car or home insurance as more than legalized gambling, enforced by government regulations . Having insurance companies publicly traded on top of that- …