Fuel economy higher, thanks to Cash for Clunkers
Cash for Clunkers may have run out of money, but certainly not gas.
Economics & Business
Sep 14, 2009
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Technology strikes a chord with algal biofuels
An award-winning Los Alamos National Laboratory sound-wave technology is helping Solix Biofuels, Inc. optimize production of algae-based fuel in a cost-effective, scalable, and environmentally benign fashion—paving the ...
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 3, 2009
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Boost for Methanol? New solid catalyst for the direct low-temperature oxidation of methane to methanol
(PhysOrg.com) -- As a possible energy source for fuel cells or a substitute for gasoline, methanol is increasingly drawing attention beyond its importance as a feedstock for chemical industry. It can be stored much more efficiently ...
Materials Science
Aug 21, 2009
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Researchers boost production of biofuel that could replace gasoline
(PhysOrg.com) -- Engineers at Ohio State University have found a way to double the production of the biofuel butanol, which might someday replace gasoline in automobiles.
Materials Science
Aug 19, 2009
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Analysis: 'Cash for Clunkers' program is expensive way to cut carbon emissions
New UC Davis estimates say the federal government's Cash for Clunkers program is paying at least 10 times the "sticker price" to reduce emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.
Environment
Aug 14, 2009
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GM to launch plug-in hybrid SUV in 2011
General Motors will launch a plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle under the Buick brand in 2011, the automaker said Thursday.
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 7, 2009
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Nissan's 'Leaf' to challenge Toyota's Prius (Update)
Nissan's upcoming all-electric car could outsell hybrids like Toyota's Prius even though it can't drive more than about 100 miles (160 kilometers) without stopping to recharge, a senior executive said.
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 6, 2009
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Gasoline-diesel 'cocktail': A potent recipe for cleaner, more efficient engines
(PhysOrg.com) -- Diesel and gasoline fuel sources both bring unique assets and liabilities to powering internal combustion engines. But what if an engine could be programmed to harvest the best properties of both fuel sources ...
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 3, 2009
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Declining road fatalities: Less driving not the only cause
(PhysOrg.com) -- Fewer Americans are dying on our nation's roads, not only because they are driving less, but also because the type of driving has changed, says a researcher at the University of Michigan Transportation Research ...
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Jun 4, 2009
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Toyota Not Too Keen On Plug-In Hybrids
(PhysOrg.com) -- Toyota is recognized as one of the leaders in hybrid technology, so it may come as a surprise to some that the company is not terribly keen on selling hybrid plug-ins to consumers. Even though the company ...
