2009
Technology Review: Fuel from Coal-Eating Microbes
by sylvainulg
an interesting approach to revive coal mines with less "emissions"
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My Rant concerning BP and the petro industry (specifically fuels). ---Vote in my poll, below--
by menace (via)
My Rant concerning BP and the petro industry (specifically fuels). ---Vote in my poll, below--
OmniNerd - Articles: Fueling a Lifestyle
by springnet
Changing driving habits introduce a profound effect on fuel savings for any vehicle. In brief, the following tips collectively save gas in the long run. * slower acceleration * reduced top speed * proper tire inflation * using cruise control
Slashdot | Wind Powered Freighters Return
by multilinko (via)
"It appears that sails could return to the ocean's freighters soon. Newsweek is reporting on a technology to assist with cross-ocean travel. From the article: 'SkySails' system consists of an enormous towing kite and navigation software that can map the best route between two points for maximum wind efficiency. In development for more than four years, the system costs from roughly $380,000 to $3.2 million, depending on the size of the ship it's pulling. SkySails claims it will save one third of fuel costs.'"
ABC News: Gas Too Pricey? Make Your Own
by micah (via)
Doing it yourself means buying one of Sasher's stills or still-building kits. A fully assembled ethanol kit still costs about $1,400, and Sasher, who runs Dogwood Energy, says with the price of gasoline nudging toward $3 a gallon, business is booming. In the last two months, orders are up 300 percent.
Say It With Me: Supply and Demand
by micah (via)
Precisely 10 years ago (April 29, 1996) as gas prices reached a shocking $1.27 a gallon, President Bill Clinton ordered his Energy and Justice departments to launch investigations to find out why. In my column that week, I offered a wild guess as to why: "supply is down and demand is up."
