The Robb Report Collection’s April “Green Machines” Issue Spotlights Luxury Automakers Leading the Transition to Alternative Fuel
Monthly supplement to Robb Report magazine highlights latest consumer and concept cars from Mercedes-Benz, Lotus, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Toyota, Tesla and more.
New Small Scale Ethanol Plants Provide Highly Efficient Waste to Ethanol Production
New innovative technologies from Diversified Ethanol now provide solutions to two of the biggest challenges facing conventional Ethanol production: the extensive use of water and expensive, fuel intensive, crop-based feedstocks such as corn. Diversified Ethanol, a leading provider of clean tech solutions, has introduced small scale ethanol production plants that reduce water use by up to 85% and use existing liquid waste products as feedstock in the conversion process.
POET to Power Ethanol Plant Expansion with Alternative Energy Source
More than half of the ethanol plant's natural gas usage will be replaced by fuel generated from waste.
Global Warming & Hybrid Cars
Global Warming is a considerable increase in the climate temperature of the earth in a short period of time due to human activity. Global warming could result in the arctic ice thinning which would increase the sea level, as well as other extreme weather such as floods, hurricanes etc. Climate change is a major problem in the twenty first century, and a lot has to be done in order to turn things around for future generations. Car producers have been forced to develop new technologies to reduce the level of gas emissions that go into the air. Vehicles on the road are responsible for nearly one quarter of yearly emission of carbon dioxide ? the principal global warming gas ? in the United States. With the exception of three other countries, ...
How Do Hybrid Cars Work?
People have a tendency to make up their minds as to whether or not to purchase hybrid cars without truly examining the answer to the question ?how do hybrid cars work?? By not truly understanding the process of how hybrid cars work, people have a tendency to look at the cars as if they are something exotic and can be put off to purchasing. This is silly as simply examining the basics of the car?s operative process will remove any preconceived notions as to them being exotic are removed and the cars can be seen as part of the natural, evolutionary process of advancements in the realm of alternative energy.
Hybrid Cars Go Stylish
Hybrid cars are taking the world by storm - figuratively, literally. And here are just two of the latest hybrid cars that avid car fans and buyers are sure to love.
Industrial Nanotech Announces Start Date for BioFuel Refinery Project
Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that its Oklahoma-based distributor, Pioneer Builders, will begin delivery before the end of 4th Quarter 2007 of more than 800 gallons of the Company's patented thermally insulating and corrosion resistant coating, Nansulate(R), to the new biofuel facility being built by Greenlight Biofuels, Ltd. Pioneer Builders will apply the nanotechnology-based coating on large tanks, lines, and other refinery equipment being installed in the new facility.
Ethanol Converters that are Fully Automatic Now Available
Abcesso have today launched for the first time outside Brazil their latest Flex Fuel converter product for most Multi-Point injection vehicles, AutoFFV™.
Propane Gas Fireplace vs Natural Gas Fireplace
When considering what the benefits are to installing a propane gas fireplace vs. a natural gas fireplace there are many things to consider. First of all both kinds run off of gas rather than electricity or wood, and during a power outage they can be considered a reliable source of heat. When compared to a typically wood burning stove, both are cleaner considering the amount of dust the fireplace spreads throughout the room. Despite all these similar qualities there lies some substantial differences. When deciding to purchase your gas fireplace, you should consider both options carefully and decide what works best with your personal situation before making a purchase.
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Electric And Hybrid Cars
We all know that something needs to be done about the state of our environment. After all, if we continue the trend that we have started of polluting and damaging the world around us, it may not be able to continue to provide us with the healthy elements we require for a healthy life. But solutions to the environmental issues are few and far between. Take our transportation situation, for example. We have become a society that is increasingly dependent on the use of cars to get around, as our world and neighborhoods have become bigger and more spread out. But cars are known polluters, and the cost of gas is beginning to limit the distances that we want to drive. We need a solution to this dilemma, and two of the possibilities that scientists are studying are electric and hybrid cars.
Electric cars run on an electric motor that is powered by a battery or series of batteries. These batteries need to be recharged periodically, usually after 50-100 miles of use. While this type of vehicle is very environmentally friendly because it produces almost no pollution, the fact that is must be recharged so frequently makes it a very inconvenient choice for many car owners. The other problem is that the recharging process has traditionally been a long and inconvenient one for the average car user. This is why you haven?t seen too many electric cars on the road at this point. However, by combining the electric and hybrid cars, you can create an automobile that is non-polluting and fuel efficient.
When it comes to electric and hybrid cars, the latter may be the more desirable choice for the large majority of car owners. While both the electric and hybrid cars use less fuel and emit less pollution, the hybrid cars are designed to go longer distances with less maintenance in between. This means that you can reap the benefits of using less fuel, which is a huge savings today when you consider the high cost of gasoline, with a vehicle that is much more convenient to use. Hybrid cars combine the ease of a small gas engine with an electric motor that is capable of recharging itself. You end up with a cleaner vehicle that can go longer distances on less fuel. The electric motor aids in the acceleration process, and also enables the car to turn itself automatically off and back on at stops, saving plenty of fuel for maximum efficiency.
While both electric and hybrid cars fit the bill when it comes to environmental friendliness, the hybrid car may be the vehicle of choice when it comes to convenience and ease of use. Consider a hybrid car for your next family vehicle and count the many benefits that you will receive.
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James Gunaseelan writes for India's leading automobile portal http://www.bharathautomobiles.com/index.php
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