Today’s Earth Day Celebration is brought to you in part by the book, “Green Hell” written by Steve Milloy. I’ve never met or spoken to the man, but I can presume that he is not a celebrator of Earth Day since his entire book is dedicated to stopping the “greens.” The premise of his book is to educate the public …
Alabama Police Dept. Uses Wood Derived Ethanol
Gulf Coast Energy, Inc. was founded with the intention and mission to “change the world,” through the manufacturing of alternative, environmentally friendly, renewable biofuels. The company states that they developed a unique approach to the manufacture of alternative fuels that takes advantage of the latest state-of-the-art modular process technology for converting biomass to ethanol and other carbon-based fuels such as …
Dallas Landfill to Provide Green Gas
A landfill in Dallas, Texas will soon be the source of renewable biomethane that will be burned to create electricity. This story posted on the Environmental Protection Web site says that Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has inked a 15-year deal through its subsidiary, Dallas Clean Energy, to sell the biomethane produced at the McCommas Bluff landfill: Beginning this month, the …
Hybrid Electric Terminal Tractor Hits the Market
A Longview, Texas-based maker of terminal tractors has introduced a hybrid electric version of the vehicle. This press release from Capacity of Texas announces the PHETT… Pluggable Hybrid Electric Terminal Tractor: “As a leader in the terminal tractor industry, we are pleased to offer our Pluggable Hybrid Electric Terminal Tractor. Developed and built in Longview, TX, through a grant from …
Has Gasoline Consumption Peaked?
The oil loving Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article today about the “peak of gasoline”. Many analysts are predicting that with the rise in biofuels production, fuel economy and gasoline prices (although they are holding steady around $2.00 per gallon on average) and the current depressed state of the economy, we’ve seen “peak” gasoline use, at least in the …
Wine & Shine 2009
There are many creative and fun events on the horizon as we approach Earth Day. Those of you in California may want to check out Wine and Shine 2009, a solar tour and wine tasting that features local wines and three innovative solar energy systems that are helping three featured wineries save hundreds of dollars in energy costs. The event …
VIASPACE Increases Production of Giant King Grass
Amid concerns and criticisms of the near-term viability of cellulosic ethanol, VIASPACE Inc. has announced plans to expand production of its proprietary grass feedstock Giant King Grass. The Company’s goal is to supply nonfood feedstocks for the production of cellulosic ethanol, methanol and “green gasoline.” The first major Giant King Grass crop was planted in October 2008 in Guangdong Province …
“Wingless Flight” in a Nearly Emission-less Car
It’s named for the Greek phrase for wingless flight and practically slips through air nearly as effortlessly as Lance Armstrong bicycling through France (half the drag of a Toyota Prius). The beauty you see on the left is the battery-powered Aptera 2E… a three-wheeled, two-seater due out this fall. Mother Nature News’ Jim Motavalli road along with Aptera CEO Paul …
CEO Robert Friedland Wins Service Award
Robert Friedland, President and CEO of Proton Energy Systems, will be honored today with a coveted service award from the National Hydrogen Association (NHA) during its annual national conference being held in Columbia, SC. The 2009 Award for Meritorious Service is presented annually to three individuals who exhibit exceptional leadership and contributions that further the development of the hydrogen industry. …