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Tata Motors' Plans for Their Car That Runs on Air

Auto giant Tata Motors is one step closer to actualizing engines that run on compressed air for the commercial market. The company holds the license to build Motor Development International’s (MDI) zero pollution engines in India. Tata Motors sated that the “proof of the technical concept” phase is now ... keep reading

Written by Yi Chen/PSFK this month, about Design, Emissions, Fuel, Industry & Business, Innovation, Transport (1 comment)

UK Government Says Yes, Fracking Causes Earthquakes But they Say It's Worth the Risk -Not So, Say the Public

The process of hydraulic fracturing is a mining technique which uses injected fluid to propagate fractures in a rock layer to release hydrocarbon deposits that would otherwise be uncommercial. Developed in the U.S. and first used in 1947 for stimulating of oil and natural gas wells, the use of ... keep reading

Written by John C.K. Daly last month, about Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Earthquake, Emissions, Environmental Disasters, Fuel, Health, Politics & Government, Pollution, Water (1 comment)

Renewable Technologies and Our Energy Future- An Interview with Tom Murphy

Rising geopolitical tensions and high oil prices are continuing to help renewable energy find favour amongst investors and politicians. Yet how much faith should we place in renewables to make up the shortfall in fossil fuels? Can science really solve our energy problems, and which sectors offers the best hope ... keep reading

Written by James Stafford/OilPrice.com last month, about Clean Tech, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Design, Fuel, Green energy, Industry & Business, Innovation

Qantas Will Fly Sydney -Adelaide on Biofuel on April 13th

Adelaide Now reports that passenger tickets are on sale for the Friday the 13th flight from Sydney to Adelaide, which will use a 50 per cent mix of converted cooking oil in one of the two engines of its twin-aisle Airbus A330s. " The aircraft - which can take about 300 passengers ... keep reading

Written by Celsias last month, about Design, Emissions, Fuel, Transport, Travel (2 comments)

The Eco-Drive Challenge

The heat is on in the search to find New Zealand’s most fuel efficient company behind the wheel.   The Honda Business Insight is an exciting new business eco-drive challenge that encourages companies country-wide to rev up their competitors, suppliers or even customers, as they battle it out for the ... keep reading

Written by Celsias in March, about Fuel, Industry & Business, Lifestyle & Behavior, Transport, Travel (1 comment)

Act Now on Climate Change Says OECD- But Is Anyone Listening Here?

 As countries struggle with the immediate challenges of stretched public finances and high unemployment, they must not neglect the longer term. Action needs to be taken now to prevent irreversible damage to the environment.   “Greener sources of growth can help governments today as they tackle these pressing challenges. Greening agriculture ... keep reading

Written by Celsias in March, about Children and Families, Clean Technologies, Climate Change, ETS, Fuel, Industry & Business, Infrastructure, Innovation, Politics & Government

Biofuel Made from Malt Whiskey Developed in Scotland

Scotland is known for its rich culture and history of malt whiskey, and now scientists are discovering ways to turn the by-products of this alcoholic beverage into usable fuel. Celtic Renewables, an innovative start-up company in Scotland, has developed a “next generation biofuel” by reusing ingredients like draff and pot ... keep reading

Written by Yi Chen/PSFK in March, about Biofuels & Alternative Energy, Design, Fuel, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Transport (1 comment)

NZ Biofuel Industry Seen as Critical

 New Zealand’s biofuels industry is an important part of the country’s future commitment to reducing greenhouse gas and its dependence on fossil fuels,says Pure Advantage.   Pure Advantage says that the Government should be congratulated for its on-going support of the New Zealand biofuels industry which is a ... keep reading

Written by Celsias in February, about Biofuels & Alternative Energy, Clean Tech, Climate Change, Coal & Oil, Commuting, Emissions, Energy Saving, Fuel, Transport, Travel (2 comments)

Poland Pushes Go Button On Massive Fracking

There is perhaps no more controversial energy source after nuclear than "hydraulic fracturing," or "fracking," of subterranean shale deposits containing pockets of natural gas.While the process can liberate previously unusable sources of natural gas, political, environmental and scientific concerns have risen along with production, as evidence mounts that fracking ... keep reading

Written by John C.K. Daly in February, about Coal & Oil, Earth, Soil, & Landscape, Earthquake, Emissions, Fuel, Politics & Government, Water

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