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Scientists Evaluate Consequences of Ethanol Production on Water Quality

Grain-based ethanol production has increased dramatically in recent years as the cost and instability of oil has increased.

1 Apr 2008

Producing Hydrogen Gas from Algae

As gas prices continue to soar to record highs, motorists are crying out for an alternative that won’t cramp their pocketbooks.

1 Apr 2008

Company Begins Production at Eleventh Facility

VeraSun Energy Corp., one of the nation's largest ethanol producers, today announced the startup of its 110 million gallon per year (MMGY) production facility located near Bloomingburg, Ohio.

1 Apr 2008

Impact of Biofuels on Biodiversity Explored

Biofuels are widely considered one of the most promising sources of renewable energy by policy makers and environmentalists alike. However, unless principles and standards for production are developed and implemented, certain biofuels will cause severe environmental impacts and reduce biodiversity - the very opposite of what is desired.

1 Apr 2008

Only Vehicle Technology Option That Will Respond Effectively to Global Warming

Fuel cells and hydrogen fuel are the only motor vehicle technology option that will respond effectively to global warming during this century, according to a new analysis by a Washington expert in alternative fuels.

31 Mar 2008

Plans to Manufacture Biofuels in Central America

Gulf Ethanol Corporation, met last week with government officials, investors and industry partners in Central America to discuss plans to manufacture biofuels in Central America. Central America has abundant sources of biomass.

31 Mar 2008

Company Leverages World’s Largest FlexFuel Fleet To Promote Use of Alternative Fuels

Enterprise Rent-A-Car designated one of its Dallas/Ft. Worth-area rental locations as its first official "E85/FlexFuel branch" in Texas.

29 Mar 2008

Fuel Cell Cartridges and Interface Valves Successfully Delivered to Samsung

VIASPACE Inc., announced today that its Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Corporation (DMFCC) division has successfully delivered sample methanol fuel cell cartridges and interface valves to Samsung SDI. The DMFCC cartridges and valves have been integrated with Samsung SDI fuel cells in a portable electronics application.

27 Mar 2008

Shell Announces Joint Effort to Convert Plant Sugars Directly into Gasoline

Shell and Virent Energy Systems, Inc., (Virent(TM)) of Madison, Wisconsin USA, today announced a joint research and development effort to convert plant sugars directly into gasoline and gasoline blend components, rather than ethanol.

26 Mar 2008

Producing Ethanol from Sweet Sorghum

Oklahoma State University's sorghum-related biofuels research is taking a localized approach, with the aim of making possible the effective production of ethanol in the farmer's own field.

26 Mar 2008