Challenge X Approaches D.C.

John Davis

Teams participating in Challenge X, a multi-year engineering competition with 17 university teams from across North America developing GM vehicles, is getting ready to pull into the nation’s capital. They’ll be finishing up a 400-mile road rally from New Jersey to Washington, D.C. with the finish line at U.S. Department of Energy Headquarters tomorrow (Wednesday, May 21st). This YouTube video …

Car Makers, Miscellaneous

Hythane Gains in Popularity

John Davis

,A new fuel made by mixing natural gas and hydrogen is gaining in popularity. Eden Energy owns the technology to “Hythane” purported to reduce greenhouse gases and particulates that affect air quality. In a company press release, Eden Energy says Hythane® was developed to help make a practical and affordable transition from petroleum-based fuel to hydrogen: “Like Xerox, Hythane has …

Hydrogen, Miscellaneous

Bubble in Renewables Feared

John Davis

A report out from accounting firm KPMG says that 60 percent of executives believe that consolidation in the renewable energy sector will continue. That’s leading to fears that a bubble may be developing in the solar, wind, and biofuel sectors as bidders compete for assets and send prices sharply higher. This story from Reuters says many of those same executives …

Biodiesel, Ethanol, Miscellaneous, Solar, Wind

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Group Honors Actor

Cindy Zimmerman

Actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. was honored this week at the 2008 Alternative Fuels and Vehicles conference and expo “for his passionate commitment to living lightly on the planet.” Begley was presented with the “Vision 20/20 Award” by the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi). As an actor, Begley is best known for his role as Dr. Victor Ehrlich on …

Miscellaneous

Farm Foundation to Host Carbon Footprint Forum

John Davis

Farm Foundation, a non-profit group that works as a catalyst for farm policy discussion, is holding a forum on the lifecycle carbon footprint analysis of biofuels, this coming Tuesday, April 8 from 9 am to 11 am in the First Amendment Lounge of the National Press Club in Washington D.C. Speakers providing opening comments will be: * Bruce McCarl of …

Biodiesel, Ethanol, Government, Miscellaneous, News

Brown Goes Green

John Davis

Shipping giant UPS, affectionately known as Brown, is doing its best to be known for its GREEN practices. The company has announced it is adding 167 compressed natural gas (CNG) powered delivery trucks to the roads in Texas, Georgia and California as part of its global alternative fuel fleet, designed to cut down on the company’s carbon footprint and its …

Miscellaneous

It’s More Than Rain That Greens Seattle

John Davis

The area around Seattle, Washington is known for its beautiful green surroundings, prompted by plentiful rain and moderate temperatures. But while the city itself might covered in lots of gray concrete, it is green when it comes to caring for the environment. Part of that commitment is the city’s dedication to biofuels and alternative forms of energy. This post on …

Biodiesel, Miscellaneous

Survey Contest Winner

Chuck Zimmerman

I’d like to thank all the people who completed our annual visitor survey and were entered into a drawing to win an iPod Nano. Your feedback and participation is very helpful. The winner of the contest is Alen Cegelske, Plant Manager, Bluegrass Biofuels in the great state of Kentucky. Here’s a little bit of information about them from their website: …

Miscellaneous, News