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Formula One to phase in Kinetic Energy Recovery System from 2009-2013

FIA President Max Mosely has sent a letter to Formula One teams outlining the plans for phasing in hybrid systems in the sport. Beginning in 2009, the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) will be integrated into the transmissions of F1 cars. The KERS is a mechanical system that captures kinetic energy during vehicle deceleration using a flywheel mechanism. Unlike production vehicle hybrids

Makin' ethanol from cheese factory whey

Up to now, we knew of two projects that obtained ethanol from milk, one in Germany and one in New Zealand. Now we have a new one that produces ethanol from whey, which is a byproduct of the production of a cheese factory called Quexeria Bama in Galicia, Spain. Due to its high lactose content, this whey can

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