Is the car just evil, even if it’s a hybrid or plug-in?
Time to brake the automotive mold
Or can the mold be broken?
“‘Growing out of oil’ will not be possible relying on a single technological solution. It requires a new concept of mobility, supported by a cluster of new technologies as well as more …
Germany wants to avoid false choice of nuclear or fossil fuels
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, Etc., EV/Plug-in, Solar, Japan, Germany, USA
ComEd power plant, Byron, Illinois
The tragedy of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan will continue to affect the automotive world in a roundabout way: by making…
China Southern Airlines reports huge net profit growth for 2010
China Southern Airlines Company Limited posted an upsurge in profits in 2010 from the low base in the previous year due to rebounding demand.
Engine Emissions
Navistar International and EcoMotors International have signed a deal to support the latter company’s opoc engine architecture.
F-22 Raptor Goes Mach 1.5 on 50% Biofuel Blend
A lot of self-proclaimed “patriots” seem to love oil as much as they love America. Maybe the military’s use of biofuels can change some minds, as a F-22 Raptor was able to go Mach 1.5 times on 50% camelina oil blend.
The U.S. Air Force wants to a…
Solix BioSystems introduces 4,000 liter outdoor algae growth system
Solix BioSystems (formerly Solix Biofuels) announced the availability for sale of the Lumian AGS4000, a 4,000 liter integrated Algae Growth System (AGS) that provides an outdoor growth environment for the evaluation of algal species or as a source of c…
Molycorp and Ames Laboratory sign cooperative research and development agreement on rare earth magnets
Molycorp Inc., the Western hemisphere’s only producer of rare-earth oxides, has entered into a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with the US Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory. The Molycorp-Ames Laboratory effort will focus…
As Gas Prices Rise, So Does Fuel Theft
Gasoline is still one of the cheapest liquids-per-gallon in the U.S., but across the pond the Brits are once again dealing with record petrol prices. This has prompted thieves to take to stealing petrol from parked vehicles.
We’re not quite at $4 a g…
Ken Kelley Promoted to New Role with Marmon Highway Technologies
Ken Kelley has been promoted to vice president of business development for the Brake and Wheel Ends Group of Marmon Highway Technologies.
Polar Tank Trailer Names Frank Lukacs President
Polar Corp. named Frank Lukacs president of its Polar Tank Trailer division.