Used cooking oil as an alternative energy source

Farming entrepreneurs in rural Britain are processing and selling motorists used cooking oil, a cheaper alternative to regular diesel fuel. The local U.K. processors get free used cooking oil from local...

Bay Minette company's renewable diesel wows expert

" BAY MINETTE — Cello Energy sprouted quietly here as a truly homegrown industry. But it won't stay that way, said David Bransby, professor of energy crops and bio-energy at Auburn University. The company has been in startup for about two months, making renewable diesel...

Foreign journalists allowed into Gaza for first time in a month

A follow up on previous reports regarding Gaza, Journalists and supplies into Gaza from Israel."Foreign journalists were allowed entry into Gaza on Thursday for the first time in about a month as several border crossings were opened, a defenseofficial said on Monday. ...

Changing the Course of the World's Fuel Future

Each morning, Alex Conger rises from bed at 5am, climbs the stairs to his home office, and fires up his computer.  Several monitors flicker to life and almost immediately chat windows begin to appear on one...

Gasoline Price Makes Biggest Drop Ever

The average rate for a gallon of gasoline in the US fell drastically, as the largest drop on record.  Consumer demand, falling oil prices and the worldwide financial crisis have all driven the price of gas...

Simple Electrical Device Can Boost Gas Efficiency

A simple electrical device can improve fuel efficiency up to 20%, a development which could save billions as fuel costs continue to skyrocket."According to Rongjia Tao, Chair of Temple's Physics Department, the small device consists of an electrically charged tube that can be...

Pakistan govt tax on oil is more than subsidy

" The Pakistan government has worked out a subsidy of Rs85 billion after this month’s change in petroleum prices, which is much less than what it is earning by slapping sales tax and petroleum development levy, official sources revealed Thursday. Sources in the petroleum...

Hugo Chavez sends diesel shipment to Paraguay pres

Just days before the inauguration of newly elected Paraguayan President, Fernando Lugo, bilateral cooperation with Venezuela makes its first concrete steps. " 2008-08-07 21:05:05 - ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) -...

A Brain Beating from Traffic Fumes

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California Uses More Gas than China

"Given all the news coverage about the rise of the Chinese economy, you could be forgiven for thinking that the world's most populous country is hogging all the world's resources, while the developed nations are fighting for scraps. But, at least with transportation fuel,...

Drive Free for 2,400 Miles on Plasma

With gas and diesel prices in the United States higher than ever, many Americans are struggling to find ways to pay for fuel. Some are turning to plasma — selling their plasma, that is.By selling their blood plasma, healthy Americans can help their fellow man and help...

Mercedes to Cut Petrol-Powered Models by 2015

Ambitious. Mercedes-Benz is aiming to remove petroleum-powered vehicles from its lineup by 2015, with a consumer biofuel-powered vehicle available by 2010. meanwhile, the bling-heavy company is testing a series of...

You Gotta Make Hay While the Sun Shines

Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, CanadaWhile the escalating price of food is on just about everyone's mind these days, I thought I'd take the opportunity to show you where some of the costs come in.My husband and I...

Fuel protests: lorry drivers plan to bring London to standstill

Another fuel protest is being planned for London today, and organisers are saying it will be the biggest one yet." Lorry drivers could bring London to a standstill today in what hauliers claim will be the...

Survey: 3 Out of 4 Angry About High Gas Prices

"June 27, 2008 Red states and blue states are united on at least one issue: Americans are increasingly angry and anxious about high gas prices and favor far-reaching action on energy and climate issues, according to a new poll. About three out of four Americans and a...

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