Filed under: Hybrid, Hydrogen, Legislation and Policy, China 2009 BYD F3DM - Click above for high-res image gallery In China, the government tries to keep a tight reign on what companies can produce and sell. For example companies aren't allowed to … [Read more...]
BNSF Hydrogen Train Rolls out in Topeka, Kansas
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Back in January 2008, I had talked about BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation), Vehicle Projects and the U. S. Army working on a hydrogen fuel cell powered train that would be rolling out soon. Well that day has come at the Topeka, Kansas … [Read more...]
Algae for ethanol in Texas
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According to the Detroit News, Dow Chemical announced yesterday plans to build a biorefinery that would use algae to convert carbon dioxide into ethanol fuel. The company hopes to replace carbon dioxide in common plastic products like milk jugs if … [Read more...]
First Commercial Biodiesel Shipment Through a Pipeline
Tuesday 06/30/ By Leave a Comment
After a successful test earlier this year (see my post from February 4, 2009), Kinder Morgan today made the first commercial shipment of biodiesel through a pipeline in the U.S. through the Southeastern United States’ Plantation duct. This … [Read more...]
Blender Pump Promotion in Manning, IA
Tuesday 06/30/ By Leave a Comment
A ethanol blender pump fuel promotion was held last week at 1201 6th Street in Manning, IA that sold the domestically made fuel at a substantial discount. E20 sold for 20 cents off regular pricing, E30 was sold for 30 cents off, E50 sold for 50 … [Read more...]
Ontario Drops Plans for 2 New Nuclear Reactors Because of High Costs
Tuesday 06/30/ By Leave a Comment
Nuclear Sticker Shock: "It's just ridiculously expensive." Whether you think nuclear power is a good or bad idea, one thing is certain, it's expensive. Very expensive. And that's before the almost inevitable cost overruns... This is what the … [Read more...]
Smog is Increasing Risks of Premature Births by 128%
Tuesday 06/30/ By Leave a Comment
Photos: Flickr, CC & Flickr, CC Add it to Asthma, High Blood Pressure, and Cardiovascular Diseases Did we need one more reason to to fight against smog? I don't think so, but we got one anyway thanks to a study to be published in Environmental … [Read more...]
Canada startup aims to smoke asphalt shingles
Tuesday 06/30/ By Leave a Comment
Tectusol is one of 30 companies the Cleantech Group spotted in the past week looking to raise money. Find out more in the Pitch o’ the week. Read more.... … [Read more...]
PET Bottles Used to Sustain Wind Power
Tuesday 06/30/ By Leave a Comment
Some people have realized that our interference with the planet's ecosystems is in most cases disastrous and have come with several ideas to diminish our influence on the environment. Industrial designer Chris Allen has come up with an idea to use … [Read more...]
Solix Biofuels closes A round for demo facility, Asian plans
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Fort Collins, Colo.-based startup closes $16.8M Series A round today for a demonstration facility scheduled to start operating this summer. Read more.... … [Read more...]