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History Of Hybrid Cars
Considering all the excitement of hybrid energy vehicles, HEVs, the first such vehicle was actually developed by the Greeks for use in their warships. It was a sailing vessel that included oars for use when the wind wasn?t favorable to moving the ship. In more recent times, the history of hybrid power encompasses the moped and electric bicycles that used either gas or electric motors coupled with muscle power to move the vehicles. However, in modern times, the history of hybrid cars didn?t begin until around 1905.

The Commercial Production Of Ethanol From Corn
This second article by Absolute Futures will explain the commercial production of ethanol. Ethanol is a product of fermentation. Fermentation is a sequence of reactions which release energy from organic molecules in the absence of oxygen. In this application of fermentation, energy is obtained when sugar is changed to ethanol and carbon dioxide.

Is Ethanol Production Truly Responsible for the Global Food Price Hikes? Get the Right Perspectives at Next Generation Bioethanol
Is Ethanol Production truly responsible for the global food price hike? Next Generation BioEthanol aims to answer this question by looking at traditional and new feedstocks for ethanol production, as well as examine the latest technologies and processing challenges. This informative multi-speaker seminar will be held on 22-23 April in Bangkok.

Natural Gas Cost Increases; Want to know more?
A Thorn in the Side for American Business and Consumers - Natural Gas Shortages and Cost IssuesNatural Gas Issues and costs are tough on Americans and American Business. There have been many incentives for businesses and industries to use Natural Gas to assist in clean burning fuel.

Giant Petroleum, Inc. Completes Three Natural Gas Wells
Giant Petroleum, Inc. has finished three natural gas wells in a developmental well-drilling (http://www.giantpetroleum.com/landing.php) program on its prospect acreage in Texas. The project is part of the company?s partnership with Hilltex Operating Company.

Global Green USA Promotes Plug-in Hybrid, All Electric, and Alternative Fuel Vehicles for Oscars Drive: Stars Skipping Gas Guzzlers; Arriving in Ec
To shine the light on solutions to climate change and lend their star power to the problem of global warming, some of the world's biggest celebrities are choosing to arrive at the Academy Awards in 'green cars.' Instead of stretch limos or SUV's, they'll be arriving in eco-friendly hybrids, electric sports cars and other green vehicles. Celebrities and notable individuals participating this year include: Leonardo DiCaprio, Penelope Cruz, Forest Whitaker, Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Ryan Gosling, Gwyneth Paltrow, Al and Tipper Gore, Melissa Etheridge, Davis Guggenheim and Elisabeth Shue, Larry and Laurie David, Lawrence Bender, Scott Z. Burns, Lesley Chilcott.

Outlook for New Vehicle Sales Falls on Credit and Mortgage Woes; High Fuel Costs Spur Interest in Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Auto purchase outlook index reading signals a potential slump in sales if manufacturers don't act to shore up the market.

Primafuel Co-Founder to Speak at World Ag Expo on Future of Brazil-United States Biofuel Policies
Co-founder, Rahul Iyer, will educate farmers on the opportunities and challenges of a low-carbon world market.

Biodiesel Conversion
These days people are more concerned than ever about the the development of alternate sources of fuel to replace dependency on oil. Some countries such as Brazil and Thailand have used ethanol to fuel cars. Solar and electric power are also alternative systems that have been considered as well as the art of biodiesel conversion where organic matter may be converted into a diesel substitute in engines.