Diesel Stages Fake Bear Protest for Black Friday Attention
Black Friday literally turned New York into an urban jungle, er, forest rather. As a part of a decidedly bizarre marketing scheme, Diesel staged a fake protest claiming the brand is "unfair to bears." Protesters weilded picket signs and custom-printed banners bashing Diesel...
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...
created by Yuliya Talmazan | 40 wks ago | updated 40 wks ago
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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...
created by Jared Aicher - Storm Chaser | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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388 views | 55 recommendations | 13 comments
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...
created by Terri Potratz | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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186 views | 4 recommendations | 2 comments
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
"A Brain Beating from Traffic Fumes Options Edit Add to group Delete Viewable by anyone ...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...
created by Jordan Yerman | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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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...
created by Barbara McPherson | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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408 views | 24 recommendations | 6 comments
