By admin on August 20th, 2010
That depends on what you define as biofuel. Technically all fossil fuels are biofuels, they just happen to be from ancient life and transformed by geologic processes over millions of years. It’s quite possible to synthesize fuels like gasoline and diesel directly from biomass such as trash, dried sewage and storm debris and we already have much of the infrastructure
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By admin on August 8th, 2010
For people living in large metropolitan areas or close to public transportation, living without a car may be easier than you think. Here are five ways to start and maintain a ‘low-car’ diet.
1. Consider skipping the gym – Why drive to your local gym when you can just as easily go for a run outside? Instead of hitting the treadmills
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By admin on July 31st, 2010
With the cost of gasoline skyrocketing – now averaging over $4 per gallon, up an entire dollar from just one year ago – fuel economy is tops most consumers’ minds. Sales of hybrid and other fuel efficient cars are booming. Of course, it’s not just about fuel economy – it’s also about the environmental impact, too.
In fact, the most polluting
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By admin on July 23rd, 2010
Every moment you spend idling your car’s engine means time spent needlessly wasting gas, as well as rougher wear on your vehicle. So give it a rest, and avoid idling through your days.
One of the ways the much-praised Toyota Prius is able to achieve such impressive fuel economy is by having a computer cut out idling automatically: when you aren’t
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