Archive for September, 2008
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Hydrogenation-Derived Renewable Diesel (HDRD)
Saturday, September 27th, 2008
What is Hydrogenation-Derived Renewable Diesel (HDRD) Wow, that’s a mouthful, but what is it? Hydrogenation-derived renewable diesel (HDRD) is the process of using fats or vegetable oils, alone or combined with petroleum, to replace or complement diesel fuel. HDRD is refined in oil refineries and provide about the same fuel energy levels as diesel fuel. [...]
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LPG Anyone – Oh, You’re Probably Using It Already!
Saturday, September 20th, 2008
Do you know what LPG stands for? I’ll give you a hint, it doesn’t stand for Ladies Professional Golf. But you might know it by it’s other name. LPG stands for Liquefied petroleum gas, a.k.a. Propane. In Europe propane it is called autogas and is used extensively as an alternative fuel source for their transportation [...]
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The Future Of The U.S. Auto Industry
Monday, September 15th, 2008
Believe it or not there are many places around the world where gas is more expensive. As a result, the consumers in those countries tend to pay a little extra on the price tag of a car in exchange for a compact car that gets better fuel economy. In America a small car doesn’t have [...]
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Use Common Sense And Save Energy
Sunday, September 14th, 2008
Believe it or not it’s the small things that add up to save you money and energy. It’s amazing how the most common sense ideas escape us when it comes to conserving energy. Have you ever walked through your day to see the amount of energy you waste? Here is an example: A Day In [...]
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Spanish Researchers Explore Europe’s Alternative Fuel Future
Sunday, September 14th, 2008
European Alternative Fuel Research Researchers for a leading university in Spain participated in a study focused on the barriers Europe faces in bringing alternative fuels to the transportation sectors. It just so happens that many political agendas around the world are prioritizing the use of alternative fuel technology to resolve the issues of fossil fuels. [...]
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Electric Car Conversions
Monday, September 8th, 2008
Are the adventurous type? Are you a grease monkey? Like cars? Looking to save money? How about a good challenge? You can perform an electric car conversion. Yep! that’s right! With a conversion kit you can convert your gas guzzler to strictly an electric car. Here’s where the challenge comes it – it ain’t easy! [...]
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Really Save Money on Gas – No Bull
Sunday, September 7th, 2008
There are a few tips on how to save money on gas. You can save money on gas by getting regular tuneups on your car, use hypermiling techniques, purchase a new electric or hybrid auto. The best solution may be to convert your car to burn water Regular Tuneups If you’re not in the market [...]
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The Electric Car
Saturday, September 6th, 2008
In the early 1900s there were more electric cars than gasoline cars. Back then gasoline was expensive and you were required to to turn a hand crank in the front of the car to get it started. In addition, the gasoline cars were very noisy and put out a lot of smoke. With the invention [...]
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Fuel Testing Stations
Saturday, September 6th, 2008
The fuel cells of alternative fuel vehicles require periodic testing to make sure they are operating efficiently. Fuel cell testing stations are how you test them. They are available online or in your local supply store. When selecting the appropriate fuel cell testing the brand, power and the reputation of the company need to be [...]
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Alternatives to Hybrid Vehicles
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
Hybrid cars are becoming very popular these days due to cost of gasoline and the effect of burning fossil-fuel on global warming. They are fuel efficient and produce a lot less emission that the conventional fuels. The Latest Fad Driving a hybrid vehicle is now the latest fad. If you travel long distances on a [...]