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E-Fuel MicroFueler Makes Ethanol From Old Beer
Science & Tech  (tags: biofuel, technology, science, research, humans, interesting, environment )

Daphna
- 84 days ago - greenlivingideas.com
The E-Fuel MicroFueler is a still that turns waste products into 100% ethanol that you can put directly into your car- and it does it in a tank you can store at your home. The 250 gallon holding tank converts organic feedstock, including wine and beer, in
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74 Years Ago, Henry Ford Predicted Hemp Cars Powered By Biofuels
Science & Tech  (tags: technology, cars, scientists, research, biofuel, humans, environment, energy )

Daphna
- 84 days ago - greenlivingideas.com
The modern day car owes much of its history to Henry Ford, who dreamed of "producing an automobile that was reasonably priced, reliable, and efficient..." Many of Ford's dreams have not come to fruition since Ford Motor Company was founded in 1903. It i
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How Jungle Rot Could Power the Future
Science & Tech  (tags: technology, biofuel, jungle rot )

Isabel
- 525 days ago - livescience.com
Ethanol, the most common biofuel, is primarily made from grains, sugarcane and other crops. But it can also be made from cellulose -- a chain-like molecule found in stems, bark and other plant parts.
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Boeing and Continental Airlines Will Test a Plane That Runs on Biofuel
Science & Tech  (tags: climate, climatechange, globalwarming, energy, biofuel, technology )

Samer
- 643 days ago - seattletimes.nwsource.com
The Houston-based airline is teaming up with Boeing and engine maker GE Aviation to test a plane powered by a new generation of renewable fuels.
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First Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Goes Online, Makes Fuel From Wood Waste : Gas 2.0
Science & Tech  (tags: alternative fuels, automobiles, biofuel, cellulosic ethanol, energy, ethanol, fuel, gasoline, renewable fuel, transportation )

Clayton
- 651 days ago - gas2.org
The first commercial cellulosic ethanol facility to convert waste wood materials into a renewable fuel went online last month near Upton, Wyoming. After 6 years of development, the technology can make fuel from wood and waste, like cardboard and paper.
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Study: Your Car Can Run On 20% Ethanol : Gas 2.0
Science & Tech  (tags: alternative fuels, biofuel, cars, E10, E20, ethanol, Flex-Fuel, FlexFuel, renewable fuel, research, study, transportation )

Clayton
- 651 days ago - gas2.org
A University of Minnesota study found that using higher blends of ethanol (20%) blended into gasoline did not cause damage or cause performance problems when used in standard gasoline engines.
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University Funding Pulled For Anti-Biofuel Research : Gas 2.0
Science & Tech  (tags: agriculture, alternative fuels, biofuel, business, cellulosic ethanol, corn, ethanol, global warming, grain, industry, research, science, transportation, university )

Clayton
- 652 days ago - gas2.org
Two soybean growers' groups have suspended $1.5 million in funding from the University of Minnesota, due to research showing that biofuels could worsen global warming.
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A Biodiesel Prius? VW To Release 69.9 MPG Diesel Hybrid : Gas 2.0
Science & Tech  (tags: alternative fuels, automobiles, biodiesel, biofuel, cars, diesel, electric, fuel, fuel economy, Green, hybrid, mileage, petroleum, transportation, VW )

Clayton
- 654 days ago - gas2.org
Toyota may lose its high-mileage stranglehold on the U.S. auto industry, thanks to Volkswagon's new Golf hybrid-electric diesel. At 69.9 MPG, the new model is a serious contender for high-mileage biodiesel usage with a ridiculously low-emissions profile.
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Famed Geneticist Creating Life Form That Turns CO2 to Fuel
Science & Tech  (tags: co2, biofuel )

Ingrid
- 658 days ago - news.yahoo.com
A scientist who mapped his genome and the genetic diversity of the oceans said Thursday he is creating a life form that feeds on climate-ruining carbon dioxide to produce fuel.
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Airline in First Biofuel Flight
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Ingrid
- 662 days ago - news.bbc.co.uk
The first flight by a commercial airline to be powered partly by biofuel has taken place.
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Biofuels Story Goes From Bad to Better to Absolute Madness
Science & Tech  (tags: biofuel, biodiesel, cars, technology, news, environment, world )

Gavin
- 692 days ago - talkclimatechange.com
The report follows a previous admission from the Environment minister of the European Commission that certain environmental and social problems associated with biofuels had not been foreseen.
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Cellulosic Ethanol Sugar Diverted to Algae Biodiesel Production
Science & Tech  (tags: algaculture, algae, biodiesel, biofuel, cars, diesel, energy, fuel, Green, Josh Tickell, oil, petroleum, Solazyme, technology, transporation )

Clayton
- 692 days ago - gas2.org
A new biofuel company is going to combine cellulosic ethanol and algae biodiesel production technology, because they think it provides a more positive energy balance. Solazyme will be buying sugar from cellulosic ethanol companies to feed to algae.
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Biofuels 'Are Not a Magic Bullet'
Science & Tech  (tags: biofuel, climate change, environment, business, carbon )

Klarabell
- 703 days ago - news.bbc.co.uk
Biofuels may play a role in curbing climate change, says Britain's Royal Society, but may create environmental problems unless implemented with care.
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GM Announces Biofuel Partnership: Cheap, Green Ethanol?
Science & Tech  (tags: automobiles, biofuel, cars, cellulosic ethanol, E85, ethanol, FlexFuel, gasification, General Motors, innovation, microbiology, research, synfuel, technology syngas )

Clayton
- 704 days ago - gas2.org
LIVE FROM DETROIT AUTO SHOW: GM ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH BIO-BASED ETHANOL PRODUCER COSKATA BIOFUELS TO RAPIDLY COMMERCIALIZE AND DISTRIBUTE ETHANOL FOR FLEXFUEL VEHICLES. Coskata claims they can make ethanol for $1 per gallon from non-corn sources...
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Time for Bioenergy to Get Smart
Science & Tech  (tags: bushadministration, biofuel, fuel, congress, corruption, crime, ethics, ClimateChange, globalwarming, greenhousegases, habitatdestruction, pollution, science, scientists, world, usa, americans )

Mari
- 728 days ago - ucsaction.org
Congress recently passed a Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) as part of the Energy Bill. This standard would require the production of as much as 36 billion gallons of biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, by 2022 and includes important environmental
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