]> http://www.greenedia.com/tags/alternative-fuels Blog Articles Tagged with 'alternative-fuels' at http://www.greenedia.com en http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/domestic-fuel/139556?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Just when I thought we would not get much on renewable energy in tonight's presidential debate from Belmont University in Nashville, a question from the crowd has started the conversation in earnest. A lady asked if the candidates would take the sam... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/domestic-fuel/139556?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:37:19 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/world-is-changing/139571?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Watching the U.S. presidential debates felt like an exercise in describing the problems of another planet altogether.Consider this exchange: QUESTION: Sen. McCain, I want to know, we saw that Congress moved pretty fast in the face of an economic cris... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/world-is-changing/139571?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:07:01 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/autobloggreen/138877?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Filed under: Etc., MPGWhile all of the world's major automakers are continuing to develop alternative fuels and drivetrains, the current economic situation very likely means that a massive move toward non-liquid fueled cars is likely a lot further ou... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/autobloggreen/138877?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:46:00 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/domestic-fuel/138632?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVI) will be sponsoring a live webinar, Fleet Solutions:Light-Duty OEM Product Preview 2009, that will introduce 2009 alternative fuel fleet vehicles on Tuesday, October 21 at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time. This we... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/domestic-fuel/138632?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:00:13 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/autobloggreen/138585?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Filed under: Biodiesel, Ethanol, Hybrid, HydrogenEvery two years, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) runs a series of events called National AFV Day Odyssey (the AFV stands for alternative fuel vehicles). The 2008 date for the... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/autobloggreen/138585?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:17:00 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/green-car-congress/138421?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a leading provider of fueling equipment for retail and fleet operators, and Coulomb Technologies are partnering on the development and commercialization of products that will enable the charging infrastructure for plug-in vehicl... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/green-car-congress/138421?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:08:00 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/domestic-fuel/138403?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels As some folks call for more offshore drilling of non-renewable petroleum, a place known for its beautiful beaches is looking to biodiesel as an alternative to drilling platforms breaking up that breath-taking views.This story from Miami Today says Bi... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/domestic-fuel/138403?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:32:09 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/domestic-fuel/138072?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels A hot rod built to run on hydrogen is expanding its horizons to run on another green fuel ethanol.Austin, Texas-based Ronn Motor Company has announced its eco-exotic hybrid, the Scorpion , the first production automobile to produce Hydrogen on D... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/domestic-fuel/138072?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Wed, 01 Oct 2008 22:07:31 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/environmental-capital/137635?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Republicans in Congress liked to tout an all-of-the-above energy policy. They have nothing on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.All of the above (AP) The Chambers Institute for 21st Century Energy today unveiled its detailed energy prescriptions for the n... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/environmental-capital/137635?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:34:25 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/domestic-fuel/137304?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Although the National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Odyssey Day is officially October 3, 2008, the St. Louis Clean Cities Coalition held an event on September 27, which brought awareness to E85, flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs), and other alternative fuels. ... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/domestic-fuel/137304?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:00:53 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/green-car-congress/136864?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski has signed Executive Order 08-24, creating the Governor's Alternative Fuel Vehicle Infrastructure Working Group. The group is charged with developing the policies and alternative fuel infrastructure for Oregon to attrac... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/green-car-congress/136864?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/world-is-changing/136769?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels This article was written by Alex Steffen in January 2008. We're republishing it here as part of our month-long editorial retrospective.Today's cars are costly, dangerous and an ecological nightmare. What if the solution to the problems they create, t... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/world-is-changing/136769?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:09:40 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/136572?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels :: Could synthetic trees be used as CO2 scrubbers?:: The UK's University of Birmingham test drives 5 hydrogen Microcabs.:: A new system developed by Voltree Power uses the energy from trees to help prevent forest fires.:: BIll McKibben accounces his ... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/136572?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:27:57 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/alternative-energy-news/136231?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels When we keep talking about alternative fuels hydrogen often gets the center stage. It may well be the future fuel for vehicles. But it often faces the chicken or egg dilemma. Suppose you have hydrogen driven vehicle but where are you suppose to pull... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/alternative-energy-news/136231?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:41:28 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/135954?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Hydrogen, touted by many sources as the carbon neutral energy of the future , has been receiving more and more attention lately in both environmental circles and the popular press. Although not everyone is convinced hydrogen is the solution to our p... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/135954?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:45:35 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/domestic-fuel/135445?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Road Atlanta's Petit Le Mans, the American Le Mans Series signature endurance racing classic, will feature a race within a race next week as car manufacturers will be graded fuel efficiency and environmental impact in addition to performance.In conju... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/domestic-fuel/135445?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:59:44 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/135372?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels photo: Plas2FuelA couple weeks back we learned that the amount of plastic in landfills could be worth billions of dollars if it were mined and recycled. Well, if Plas2Fuel has any say in it, a good portion of that plastic (and other plastics that do... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/135372?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:20:15 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/135134?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels The i MiEV Sport, image courtesy of Neolaia The Mitsubishi i MiEV is one of the most promising electric vehicles in development (as you loyal TreeHugger readers are likely aware). And now they could become the most prevalent car in Iceland. Hydrogen ... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/135134?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:48:55 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/green-car-congress/134986?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Dr. Andreas M. Lippert, director of Global Energy Systems for General Motors Corp., will join Mascoma Corp.'s Scientific Advisory Board, expanding the automaker's involvement with Mascoma as it moves closer to commercial production of cellulosic fuel... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/green-car-congress/134986?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:44:00 -0400 http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/134460?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels photo: Rob BaxterWe've covered the environmental risks of tar sands many times. However, a new report co-authored by Greenpeace and PLATFORM outlines the possible financial risks faced by companies such as Shell and BP which invest heavily in tar san... http://www.greenedia.com/sectors/directory/treehugger/134460?rsstype=tag&tag=alternative-fuels Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:14:45 -0400