Archive for the ‘Alternative Fuels’ Category
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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 [...]
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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 for a [...] -
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 [...]
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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 consistent basis [...] -
The Future of The Hybrid Vehicle
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
Electric Motors instead of a Transmission?
Volvo has come up with a revolutionary new plug-in hybrid that could possibly get 160 miles from a gallon a gas. The concept is to replace the transmission with electric motors in each wheel. This hybrid auto, the ReCharge, is equipped with independent small electric motors in each wheel, which [...] -
Make Your Own Alternative Fuel
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
There are some great new products to help you make your own alternative fuels. But as with any new technology the cost does not come cheap.
Ethanol
The EFuel100 MicorFueler is a home brew fermenter. It ferments table sugar and yeast in it’s 250 gallon tank. The fuel is 99.9% ethanol and can be stored in the [...] -
Algae To Biodiesel
Sunday, August 31st, 2008
Scientists throughout the world are studying algae as a source of alternative fuel. The reasons for this are obvious, algae grows abundantly all around the world, it grows at a fast place and contains oils that can be processed into biodiesel.
Today, algae is used in a variety of ways for a number of things. [...]