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Mar 25, 2007
China Clean Energy more than doubles its biodiesel production capability

Last week, China Clean Energy Inc., announced a dramatic increase in its biodiesel production capaticy, thanks to an upgrade in its Fuqing City plant. Before the $500,000 investment, the plant could make 1.4 million gallons a year. Now it is capable of three million. That's less than a quarter of a gallon per person in China each year. Still, China Clean Energy was able to double biodiesel production capacity in a little over fo

Sebastian Blanco
Mar 25, 2007
All 2008 Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptors to be E85 compatible

Amid the news that the 2008 Ford Crown Vic has been relegated to fleet vehicle status is word that the 4.6L V8 powering the Police Interceptor will be flexible-fuel compatible, meaning that all the '08-model Crown Victoria cop cars will be able to drink from the E85 pond. This is great for municipalities located in areas where the biofuel is readily available (assuming they buy any o

Alex Nunez
Mar 25, 2007
Teaching students about nanotechnology and alternative transportation

I wish I could find a story like this every day. Students in an Illinois school are building model cars with alternative fuel technologies, including nanotechnology. This News-Gazette story didn't go into much detail about the cars but the program from which the project is funded seems to develop plenty of student and faculty interest.

Mike Magda
Mar 25, 2007
Eco-M makes debut at Sexy Green Car Show

The Axon Eco-M sports car is a sleeker, lightweight version of the Caterham 7 and designed for maximum fuel economy. It uses the standard 1.4-liter petrol engine but the aerodynamics are improved by removing the roof and windshield. Many components made from carbon fiber remove weight. The result is a 20-percent improvement in fuel economy. In a few days, the Eco-M will make its public debut at the Sexy Green Car Show in British town of Cornwall. Axon ran Caterham 7 vehicles in the Shell Eco-Mar

Mike Magda
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