Poo Power: New British Bus Runs on Human Waste
A 40-seat airport shuttle bus in Britain is making headlines for running on human sewage and food waste, while cutting emissions by 30 percent using the odorless biogas.
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Virgin Spends $1.4 Billion On Super-Efficient, Ultra Quiet Jet Engines
Wanting to pay less for fuel now, Virgin America has invested in a remarkable new engine from GE. This is one of these significant breakthroughs in technology and engine efficiency that come along once every 10 to 15 years, David Cush, Virgin America's CEO, tells us.
FedEx Adds More Than 4,000 New, Fuel Efficient Vehicles
The world's largest express transportation company continues to bolster its fuel efficiency with a significant expansion this summer of lower polluting, energy efficient vehicles. While doubling the fleet of all-electric vehicles to 43, FedEx is also adding more hybrid-electrics and light composite vehicles.
Oil-le-lujah! Gas Prices Will Continue Falling in US
Great news for your wallet: Gas prices dropped this past month and are expected to continue their slide. The drop in crude oil prices today to below $85 a barrel further lubricated the trend downward, echoing last week's plunge below $76 a barrel. Prices at the gas pump, meanwhile, slipped to a national average of $3.58 per gallon
Audi Produces New Fuel From CO2 and Water
Instead of dumping more CO2 into the environment through its tailpipes, this German car company is recycling carbon dioxide to make green fuel.
$500 Million Investment of Filling Stations for Hydrogen Fuel-cell Cars
Daimler and five oil and industrial gas companies will invest about 350 million euros ($500 million) on a network of hydrogen filling stations for fuel-cell electric vehicles in Germany over the next 10 years, they said on Monday. Fuel-cell cars are seen by many in the industry as the best long-term solution to lowering carbon emissions in cars.
Obama Deal Increases Fuel-economy Standards for US Cars
President Obama today announced the next phase in the Administration's program to increase fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas pollution for all new cars and trucks sold in the United States. These new standards will cover cars and light trucks for Model Years (MY) 2017-2025, requiring performance equivalent to 54.5 mpg in 2025 while reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 163 grams per mile.
Turkish Students Design Electric Car to Go 1,500 Miles for $17
Students working at Istanbul University have designed a sporty electric car that can travel 1,500 miles (2,500KM) using just $17 in electricity. A petrol-based car would need 26 times that much money for such a trip in Turkey.
Solar-powered Plane Just Flew Across US Without a Drop of Fuel - Next, the World
Solar Impulse has had a long journey since May 3, when the solar plane began its first flight across the U.S., flying day and night without a single drop of fuel. At 11:09 p.m. local time Saturday the plane reached the East Coast.
Road Trip Filmed Across America Shows Solar is Working
Following the sun across the nation, a crew of young filmmakers got a first-hand look at how solar is working for Americans, reducing utility costs for diverse users like a boat marina, fire station, zoo and the Crayola Crayon factory.
Biofuel Powers Two European Airlines
In two recent feasibility experiments, European airlines KLM and Thompson Airlines have integrated cooking oil-based biofuels into their passenger routes, in a 50-50 mixture with jet fuel.
Students and Post-it Notes Help Schools Cut Their Energy Bills
Simple yellow Post-it notes with the message "When not in use, turn off the juice," pointedly left on classroom computers, printers and air-conditioners, have helped New York public schools save $350,000 annually on utility bills. Other ideas have also achieved greater and greater energy savings.
Oslo Turns Food Waste into Fuel for Buses
A plant in Oslo, Norway began converting household food waste into liquid biogas last week, enough fuel to run a clean fleet of 135 city buses. As a result, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions will be reduced by some 10,000 tons each year, and particulate matter cut as well.
Congressman Touts Rhode Island's Switch to Hybrid Buses, Trollies
U.S. Rep. Jim Langevin is encouraging other agencies to follow the lead of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority that recently bought 53 hybrid buses and upgraded 10 trolleys to run on a hybrid system.
Gas Prices Slashed to 47 Cents In Michigan Last Night
Would you believe gas prices dropped down to 47 cents per gallon last night in Michigan? GasBuddy.com has the photo to prove it.
Tesla Unveils Insanely Efficient Battery That Can Power Your House
Electric car maker Tesla Motors has rolled out a new battery for homes and businesses that they say could end electric bills while creating a cleaner world.
200 Service Stations Make the Switch to Greener Fuels
The ethanol industry in Queensland reached a major milestone, with more than 200 service stations now offering drivers the choice of renewable ethanol blended fuels, a five-fold increase.
Plastic Bags Make Fine Diesel Fuel: Report
Plastic shopping bags, an abundant source of litter on land and at sea, can be converted into diesel, natural gas and other useful petroleum products, researchers report. The conversion produces significantly more energy than it requires and results in transportation fuels – diesel, for example – that can be blended with existing ultra-low-sulfur diesels and biodiesels.
Hydrogen Fuel Breakthrough Uses Corn Husks in Revolutionary Way
Exhaust fumes pouring from the tailpipes of cars and coal-fired power plants could be a thing of the past if scientists' dreams for hydrogen cars are realized. Virginia Tech researchers just took a giant step toward that future.
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