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Electric

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 23:13:22 -0700

Tesla makes the fastest, coolest electric car ever made!

More of what we are used to seeing from a electric car.

Perfect for when you retire and don't care what anyone thinks about what you drive. Goes well with plaid golf pants.

Hydrogen

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 13:13:01 -0700

The heart of the 750hL is a hybrid, 12-cylinder combustion engine with two independent electronically controlled fuel induction systems. These systems allow the 750hL to run on either gasoline (petrol) or hydrogen.

The 750hL has a hybrid 12-cylinder combustion engine capable of running on either gasoline or hydrogen. The 5.4-liter engine has two independent, electronically controlled fuel induction systems. The hydrogen engine offers excellent torque and acceleration, while the specially insulated 140-liter tank for the liquid hydrogen provides a range of 400 kilometers.

The Process:

Electricity generated from solar power is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. Oxygen is released into the atmosphere, while hydrogen is liquefied and stored at a very low temperature (-253 °C).

During internal combustion, the hydrogen combines with oxygen. The resulting energy powers the vehicle, while the hydrogen is returned to the environment as water. Harmful emissions are virtually eliminated.

By cooling hydrogen to -253 degrees Celsius, hydrogen is shrunk to a thousandth of its original volume. 70 layers of aluminum and fiberglass sheets between the exterior and interior vehicle walls insure that the liquid hydrogen remains at extremely low temperatures.

CNG

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:43:47 -0700

Natural gas, a fossil fuel comprised mostly of ethane, is one of the cleanest burning alternative fuels. It can be used in the form of compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG) to fuel cars and trucks.

Dedicated natural gas vehicles are designed to run on natural gas only, while dual-fuel or bi-fuel vehicles can also run on gasoline or diesel. Dual-fuel vehicles allow users to take advantage of the wide-spread availability of gasoline or diesel but use a cleaner, more economical alternative when natural gas is available. Since natural gas is stored in high-pressure fuel tanks, dual-fuel vehicles require two separate fueling systems, which take up passenger/cargo space.

Here is a link to a site that deals in used CNG vehicles.

Take a look at Fuelmaker.com if your thinking of getting a CNG car. They make a in home CNG refueler that connects to your gas line.

Links page

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 15:56:32 -0700

Here are some links to sites that will help you figure out what impact you can have on the environment by switching to an alternative fuel source. Also, are some links to informational sites.

Biofuel Related Links

EVRental.Com

Rent environmentally friendly cars across the United States at this website.

Fuelmaker.com

Manufactures a product that allows you to refuel your CNG auto at home rom your gas line.

Cngmotors.com

A website dedicated to reselling used CNG vehicles across the USA.

www.livegreengoyellow.com

Go here to figure out how many barrels of oil your can reduce by burning corn products.

Oil + Water Project

Two students go cross continent on biofueled trip

Oilgae.com

Oil from Algae!

Biodiesel Magazine

EcoIQ.com Transportation & Communication

A website is for everyone interested in making smart choices about our transportation and communication alternatives -- choices that are both economically and ecologically intelligent.

A Biodiesel & SVO Discussion Forum

Biodiesel Now a website for change

Freedom Fuels,

Takes an in-depth look at renewable fuel sources, such as bio-diesel, ethanol and vegetable oil. It explores the interaction of the petroleum industry and alternative fuels over the last 150 years, and examines the global impact that bio-fuels can have on our future.

Green Living Links

EcoGateway

An excellent site for green living and renewable resources.

Sustainability Store

Directory of socially and environmentally responsible

products and services.

Bio Diesel

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:33:37 -0700

New Biodiesel Cars

Hybrid

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:32:52 -0700

HYBRID

True electric vehicles don't burn gasoline in an engine. They use electricity stored on the car in batteries. Sometimes, 12 or 24 batteries, or more, are needed to power the car. Just like a remote-controlled, model electric car, EVs have an electric motor that turns the wheels and a battery to run that motor. However, bio friendly cars made today are a hybrid of petroleum and electric power.

Also included in this category are trucks and not just little ones. All kinds from small light ones all the way to industrial usage. Full size consumer trucks like the Chevy Silverado offer an attractive flex fuel solution to people who don't want diesel or cant do electric.

Flex Fuel

Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) are designed to run on gasoline or a blend of up to 85% ethanol (E85). Except for a few engine and fuel system modifications, they are identical to gasoline-only models.

FFVs have been produced since the 1980s, and dozens of models are currently available. Since FFVs look just like gasoline-only models, you may have an FFV and not even know it. To determine if your vehicle is an FFV, check the inside of your car's fuel filler door for an identification sticker or consult your owner’s manual.

FFVs experience no loss in performance when operating on E85. However, since a gallon of ethanol contains less energy than a gallon of gasoline, FFVs typically get about 20-30% fewer miles per gallon when fueled with E85.

New Cars

Honda Civic Hybrid

Honda Accord Hybrid

Honda Insight

Lexus RX 400h

Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Ford Escape Hybrid

Saturn Vue

Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Toyota Camry Hybrid

Toyota Prius Touring