Oil Allies Protesting US Money for Rivals

New York Times

Most of the money will help pay for vehicles that run on alternative fuels or build infrastructure to distribute the fuels . In connection with those efforts ...

DOE Grant Will Train Officials in Fuels Technologies California Farmer



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Navy to test algae for alternative fuel

United Press International

Officials say the Navy is expected to use the algae oil in a future alternative fuels testing and certification program. "This is an important first step ...



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Protonex pulls in $2M more for Army fuel cell program

Mass High Tech

According to Protonex (LON: PTX) officials, using small SOFC systems based on commercially available liquid fuels including alternative fuels such as ...



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How do you FORCE the world to switch to alternative fuels?
Q. Imagine you are OPEC, you are smart enough to create the largest monopoly in the history of the world, and therefore you quickly realize that climate change is a serious issue and even though you have infinitely deep pockets, you realize that this will be an issue for you too. So how do you, in one simple action, get the ENTIRE world to switch from fossil fuels to alternative sources for their energy needs? You increase the price of fossil fuels, or rather increase the price of your product. You do so incrementally and slowly to avoid a potential economic DISASTER, which could cripple the world entirely. Paying close attention to the global economic situation and adjusting the prices weekly as needed to maintain an acceptable level of...… [cont.]
Asked by hb253motocross - Sat Jun 14 19:22:50 2008 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sorry it's not a conspiracy nor does OPEC have a monopoly. and oil is running out. If your referring to oil shale and tar sands do a search on what it takes to get the kerogen out and what it costs both financially and environmentally. All the easy to get at oil is gone whats left is in 8000 feet of water and another 3 miles below that all having to be done with ROV's since its well below maned subs limits. as well as switching now instead of 15 years from now will cost OPEC trillions. coal to oil is a disaster as well. a good alternative that's happening now bio diesel from algae. Petrosuns Texas algae farm just went on line a month ago it can produce 1000 gallons per acre per year or all of our energy needs on the equivalent of 0.1% of… [cont.]
Answered by j2 - Sat Jun 14 20:08:43 2008

What are my options for alternative fuels in a car that does not run on diesel?
Q. This is a GMC Sonoma. I want a cheaper fuel alternative than gasoline for it.
Asked by yo_grl28 - Wed May 3 09:25:34 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You could try E85, But you won't have the torque that regular gas has.
Answered by vette84 - Thu May 4 01:54:45 2006

Does anyone know if there is research being done on Alternative Jet Fuels?
Q. Jet fuel, Kerosene is a fossil fuel and more is consumed in a day from the Commercial Airline Industry than almost anything else. Does anyone know if there is research being done on alternative fuels that can replace Jet Fuel?
Asked by greatlakesmedved - Sun Aug 12 12:36:09 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, but widespread use is decades away. Government and corporate researchers are looking into ways to power commercial jet engines with alternative fuels, although many caution that widespread use could be years or even decades away. Scientists face myriad obstacles, including the difficulty of producing, transporting and using massive amounts of these fuels under harsh conditions such as extreme cold. And for now at least, experts say many alternative jet fuels are more expensive than traditional ones. A big problem, though, is that biodiesel freezes at a much higher temperature than traditional fuel, which could spell trouble in the frigid air at 35,000 feet. Scientists are working on ways to keep the fuel from freezing so readily.… [cont.]
Answered by worldthoughts - Sun Aug 12 12:41:05 2007