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Renewable Fuels for Piston Aircraft

by adminlet on March 8, 2010

Fighter planes of WWII hit faster speeds thanks to lead additives in their fuel and leaded “avgas” still remains the fuel of choice for top-selling piston aircraft. Automotive use of this toxic, high-octane blend was banned in the U.S. in 1996 after first being restricted in 1973, and now a lawsuit is forcing the [...]

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Propel Fuels this week announced a US $20 million investment in the company. This funding will allow Propel to expand its network of fuel stations into all major markets across California, supporting the state’s emissions reduction goals and stimulating job growth.

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Direct Fuels Biodiesel

by adminlet on February 8, 2010

The media was treated to a biodiesel plant tour today at Direct Fuels Biodiesel in Euless, TX. It was a very comprehensive tour that included the facilities and learning about their process and even how they test for quality. Jacob McClernon, Quality Assurance Specialist showed us their cold soak filtration test.

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Do biofuels produce as much CO2 as ordinary fuels?

by adminlet on February 5, 2010

Fuels such as sugar cane and vegetable oils – when they combust is as much CO2 produced?
And what are the disadvantages to the environment from the use of electric cars?
I know about wind, solar, hydro and wave power but can anyone tell me about any other forms of alternative energy?
Also, if plastic goods were made [...]

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About 2,000 Utahns who need good jobs will get some training in fields looking to hire: alternative fuels, renewable energy, wind, solar and geothermal power.
The Deseret News reports that a $4.6 million stimulus bucks grant will pay for training for displaced workers, disadvantaged youths and veterans:
“We’re still working out some of the details,” department spokesman [...]

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If your monthly payments keep growing each month and you are interested in finding out about renewable energy sources for fuels and electricity then you must read the following – it may surprise you. First of all, how about being able to produce an unlimited amount of power supply for your home’s entire needs, all [...]

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some of the ways i know how to save energy are:
land fill gases used for energy
wind power
solar power
wave energy
are there any others? what are they?

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Alternative to Fossil Fuels

by adminlet on January 21, 2010

The fossils fuels typically used to heat the home are coal, oil and gas. These resources take millions of years to replenish so renewable energy technologies like wind turbines, solar panels and biomass heaters offer an effective alternative and can help reduce your homes CO2 emissions.
Renewable energy sources produce much less CO2 and other [...]

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Biofuels – The Cleaner Burning Fuels

by adminlet on January 21, 2010

As the name implies, biofuels are fuels derived from organic material. Since they can be made in many ways, they are classified as 1st generation, 2nd generation, and 3rd generation.
First generation bio-fuels are the more common fuels that are produced from food crops and animal fats. Some examples include bio-diesel, vegetable oil, and bio-gas.
Second generation [...]

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As the global economy spirals into economic depression and fuel prices fluctuate wildly, many average Americans are starting to take notice of a need for change.  The current administration was elected on a campaign of change, and we are hopeful that a greener, more sustainable source of fuel and power is truly an objective.  The [...]

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