Alternative Fuel: Put An M In Front Of Ethanol

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Alternative Fuel: Put An M In Front Of Ethanol

August 4th, 2008 · No Comments

We talk often of the benefits of burning ethanol over petroleum-based fuels but what of methanol? The initial benefits may not seem overwhelming but there is a major advantage that is just now being explored. Methanol production requires CO2 which is more commonly known as carbon dioxide- the stuff we exhale. There […]

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Tags: alternative energy · fuels · ethanol · transportation · Biofuel · Carbon emissions · Renewable energy

The Greenest Biofuel- Literally

July 30th, 2008 · No Comments

The major problem with most renewable fuel sources is the simple reality that they are derived from materials of finite supply (such as food stocks). While it may be true that more corn, palm, or even sugar cane can be planted to offset fuel consumption, many analysts agree that the smartest of all biofuels […]

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Tags: fuels · transportation · Biofuel · Oil · Algae

ActionAid slams G8 meeting

July 14th, 2008 · No Comments

A leading international anti-poverty charity, ActionAid has issued a statement criticizing the recent G8 meeting in Hakkaido, Japan. “The G8 meeting in Japan proved to be nothing but an exercise of escapism from responsibilities towards the world and its poor”, says Actionaid.

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Tags: Climate change · Biofuel

Biodiesel Pros and Cons

July 7th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Does the code B100 mean anything to you? Don’t feel bad if not, we’re only just beginning to realize the potential of this new wave of alternative energy. B100 is the pure form of Biodiesel; an emerging fuel manufactured from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant greases. It is safe, biodegradable, and produces […]

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Tags: alternative energy · fuels · transportation · Biofuel · Carbon emissions

Hydrogen: A Tap Into Limitless Energy

June 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment

According to the US Department of Energy, the greatest potential to revolutionize the transportation industry lies not within ethanol, bio-diesel, electric, or flex fuel engines but rather through hydrogen: The simplest and most abundant element in the known universe.
Versatility in production is one of the element’s greatest strengths and hydrogen comes with many options from […]

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Tags: fuels · Biofuel · Oil · Hydrogen · Renewable energy · Biomass