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Pros and Cons of Ethanol

Pros and Cons of Ethanol

Proponents of ethanol emphasize its environmental and energy security benefits.

Hydrogen

Some say hydrogen is the fuel of the future. Others say it always will be.

Biodiesel

Fewer than 500 filling stations in the US offer commercial biodiesel. But unlike any other fuel for modern engines, biodiesel can be made at home without investing heavily in special equipment or earning a PhD in chemistry.

6 Cool European Electric Cars Never Coming to the US

6 Cool European Electric Cars Never Coming to the US

The European tradition of coachbuilding—the manufacturing of carriages—dates back to the 1700s. These days, it refers to the high-end auto design firms, such as Rolls Royce and Ferrari, which build custom-designed specialty vehicles. Like nearly every automaker in the world, coachbuilders are going green, by designing and building all-electric vehicles. But don’t hold your breath for these cool electricity-powered rides to make it across the pond.

Honda Delays 60-mpg Diesel Acura TSX

Honda Delays 60-mpg Diesel Acura TSX

Honda announced last week that it will delay the launch of its planned first diesel for the United States. The diesel-powered Acura TSX will be delayed to 2010 from 2009. Some reports claim that the company’s U.S. diesel program is being completely canceled. The main reason for the delay is cost.

Signs of Collapse for Biofuel Movement

Signs of Collapse for Biofuel Movement

In recent years, many argued that the path away from Middle East oil and toward reduced vehicle greenhouse gas emissions would be led by a switch to ethanol and biodiesel. That argument—and the biofuels movement championed by entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and some researchers—is quickly dying. In the past week alone, VeraSun—the largest public ethanol producer in the country—filed for bankruptcy, and Germany became the first country to formally scale back its commitment to biofuels.

Hydrogen Hybrid Supercar Revealed in Las Vegas

Hydrogen Hybrid Supercar Revealed in Las Vegas

Texas-based Ronn Motor Company rolled out its hydrogen hybrid supercar Tuesday at the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association Show (SEMA) in Las Vegas. The Scorpion is a wildly sculpted exotic vehicle that can hit 200 miles per hour, while promising 40 miles per gallon on the highway.

Two Paths to Clean Diesel

Two Paths to Clean Diesel

As more clean diesel vehicles begin to hit the market, consumers should be aware that diesel car manufacturers are taking different technology paths. The two main paths mean different responsibilities for car owners, although the goal is the same: to reduce emissions.

T. Boone’s Boondoggle

T. Boone’s Boondoggle

T. Boone Pickens is clearly a man on a mission. The iconic billionaire whose plan for energy independence aims to transform America's transportation and utility infrastructures will spend nearly $60 million promoting the Pickens Plan over the airwaves and through lobbying. It's first major test will come in the form of a referendum on the California ballot this November.

Crude Hits Ten-Month Low; Gas to Follow

Crude Hits Ten-Month Low; Gas to Follow

As investors grappled with the potential ramifications of a looming global economic downturn today, oil prices fell to levels not seen since late 2007. The dive was precipitated by a growing sense that in the coming months, businesses and individuals around the world will drastically cut oil use, and that a spike in demand from emerging economies is about to plateau.

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