Alternative fuel Archives

Biodiesel bummer after bad 2009

Expectations were high when this biodiesel plant, the largest in the U.S., was opened in Hoquiam, Wash., in August 2007. But some two years later the industry is suffering, and this plant was shut down after an explosion in December.A cleaner alternative fuel for diesel engines is off to a shaky start this year after a $1 a gallon tax credit for producers expired Friday.

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Water Touted as Alternative Fuel Source (PRWeb Dec 25, 2009)


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In monthly value ranking of new cars, trucks and SUVs, hybrid and diesel-powered models make up one third of the winners; Kia and Nissan achieve notable firsts. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)


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Alternative Fuel Technologies Inc., announced today that the Korean Institute for Energy Research (KIER) has chosen AFTC's DME fuel injection technology for their upcoming R&D project. (PRWeb Oct 9, 2009)


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New alternative fuel performance community portal launches for car enthusiasts (PRWeb Sep 29, 2009)


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CleanFUEL USA, a leader in propane engine technology and alternative fuel infrastructure solutions, will preview its liquid propane injection (LPI) system built on a General Motors 6.0L chassis at BusCon 2009 to show the performance and eco-friendly benefits of propane-powered fleet vehicles. (PRWeb Sep 11, 2009)


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Law enforcement officers across the South now have the option of powering their cruisers with a clean alternative fuel. Force 911, a Pendergrass, GA company that provides automotive services to law enforcement fleets, announced today that it will enter a strategic partnership with Asheville, NC's Alliance AutoGas, a national network of vehicle conversion centers and propane fueling stations. Force 911's 19 facilities will serve as Certified Conversion Centers in the Alliance network. (PRWeb Aug 12, 2009)


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GreenHouse is teaming-up with beer pioneer Karl Strauss Brewing Company to convert spent beer yeast into ethanol fuel for California residents and businesses alike. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2009)


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With propane gaining visibility as an alternative fuel, automotive equipment expert Baker Equipment has joined the innovative propane AutoGas network founded by Alliance AutoGas. (PRWeb Jul 14, 2009)


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Americans are calling for a vehicle fuel that reduces dependence on foreign oil, lowers fuel costs and produces fewer emissions that pollute the environment. Alliance AutoGas answers to all of those demands with a solution that can be implemented right away – in fact, the solution is already working from Detroit to Denver to Washington, D.C. Converting vehicles to propane AutoGas means lower fuel costs, less foreign oil & cleaner air – right now. (PRWeb Jun 3, 2009)


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The Advanced Vehicle Research Center (AVRC) has added several new technologies to the current offerings in alternative fuel and infrastructure for advanced vehicles. The AVRC is a private for-profit corporation that promotes alternative fuel research and technology commercialization, with a special focus on transportation energy research and development. (PRWeb May 2, 2009)


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U.S. subsidiary, IMPCO Technologies, to manufacture EPA-certified North American bi-fuel injection systems — Cleaner burning technology converts gasoline vehicles to run on natural gas or propane fuels — IMPCO to celebrate its 50th anniversary in February 2009 (PRWeb Feb 6, 2009)


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Ferrario Ford and ROUSH Performance have reached agreement for installation of the ROUSH Liquid Propane Injection system at the Ferrario facility in Elmira, NY. Ferrario expects to convert thousands of Ford Trucks and Vans to propane operation. Ferrario is the exclusive installation center for all states in the Northeast U.S., from D.C. to ME. (PRWeb Feb 3, 2009)


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NatureAir, the world's first carbon neutral airline, has started Costa Rica's first alternative fueling station, through its own aviation fueling company – Aerotica. (PRWeb Jan 27, 2009)


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Race on for automakers to go electric

A plug is seen extending from the Chevrolet Volt electric car during the 2009 Detroit auto show.Just a few years ago, automakers took a scattershot approach to alternative fuels. But now a consensus is forming that the all-electric car is the wave of the very near future.

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Algae used in biofuel on jet test flight

This Continental Airlines 737 on Wednesday ran one engine on a mixture of half biofuel and half regular jet fuel.Continental Airlines on Wednesday became the first U.S. commercial carrier to conduct a demonstration flight powered in part by alternative fuels.

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Saving their customers' money and reducing the overall carbon impact on the earth, AutomobileHHO.com is the latest site to offer information and resources about increasing gas mileage through H20 gas. Providing additional information about this process, the site has also announced the addition of a company blog, AutomobileHHOBlog.com. (PRWeb Dec 6, 2008)


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Driven by skyrocketing crude prices, rising concerns over environmental pollution, and the consequent switch towards alternate fuels, the world ethanol market is projected to reach 27.7 billion gallons by the year 2012. Stringent legislation of emission standards, and governmental intervention by way of subsidies, and tax incentives are expected to foster market growth in the medium to long run. Both developed and developing markets are expected to lend traction to the market’s growth in the future. China and India, within Asia-Pacific, represent lucrative markets to mine. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)

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Biomass currently represents one of the most promising alternative fuel feedstocks. What are the options for biomass to biofuels conversions? Dr. Larry Song, General Manager of NEXANT Shanghai answers this question in ”Prospects of Biomass to Liquid Fuels,” a video presentation offered for free preview at http://www.futureenergyevents.com/biomass/biomassvideo/. This informative video addresses the need for extensive research and development to maximize the potential of biomass as a sustainable, viable alternative energy and biofuel source. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)

More at http://www.prweb.com/releases/biomass/free-biomass-video/prweb1600792.htm

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Investors attracted to algae as fuel

Supporters think algae could someday be turned into cheap fuel for automobiles and airplanes, and are betting heavily with infusions of venture capital money and intensive research.

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