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Biomass Renewable Sources of Energy

Fabricio posted: Smoldering biomass is not the only way to let loose its energy. Biomass can be transformed to other functional forms of energy like methane gas or transportation fuels like ethanol and biodiesel. Methane gas forms as the main component of natural gas. Stuffs like decomposing garbag more...


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Texas Dealer Opens E85 Station

Anthony Fontanelle posted: Last Friday, those traveling in Texas who have vehicles that could run on E85 fuel had just a grand time. A refilling station of E85 fuel opened in Texas and this is the very first E85 station that is wholly owned by a dealership. This dealership is the Classic Chevrole more...


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On the Horizon: Future Fuels

Levi Quinn posted: Between elevated gasoline prices (which show every indication of staying that way) and the current concern about the environmental impacts of vehicle emissions, you’ve probably been hearing a lot of discussion about the use of “alternative fuels.” It sounds lik more...


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UK Boat Owners on the Look-out for Biodiesel

Keith McGregor posted: As November 1st 2008 approaches and the end to UK Red Diesel derogation, yacht owners are sharing an interest in alternative fuels one being Biodiesel. What are the benefits for boat owners and who will supply it? Biodiesel refers to a non-petroleum-based diesel fuel made veg more...


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Biofuels In The U.S-Just The Facts

Daniel Yergin posted: Biofuels are hot. But how hot? Here are “just the facts.” But first, what are biofuels? These are fuels derived from plants or animal fat that can replace such familiar oil-based transportation fuels as gasoline or diesel. Ethanol can be distilled from corn, sugar more...


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Alternative Fuel Vehicles And Biodiesel

Alisha Dhamani posted: If it’s a diesel, it’s an alt fuel vehicle by default. Biodiesel blends can be used in any diesel engine; however, it’s important to use the blends in accordance with the manufacturers specs. With more and more clean diesels coming on line, keep your eyes pe more...


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Biodiesels - Are They The Answer To Our Energy Woes

Matthew Hick posted: Biodiesels may be touted as the answer to all of America’s energy problems. But are they? Yes, according to most experts. Biodiesels offer: -Cleaner air. -Cheaper fuel. -A renewable fuel source. -A homegrown fuel alterative, freeing the United States from an over-dependen more...


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Alternative Energy - Biodiesel

Mervyn Rees posted: Copyright (c) 2008 Mervyn Rees Efforts to find affordable replacements to current vehicle fuel choices, biodiesel has quickly become one of the leading alternatives. Biodiesel is considered a renewable eco-friendly resource derived from vegetable oil or animal fats. Once the veg more...


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Alternative Fuel Sources - Moving Away From Gas

Matthew Hick posted: With soaring gas prices, and concerns about the effects fossil fuel use is having on the environment, researchers are scrambling to find alternative fuel options for America’s dependence on foreign oil. While others are being studied, there are currently several promising more...


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