Friday, February 29, 2008
Porsche to offer 300HP diesel Cayenne in 2009 #
by Rich via Biodiesel Vehicles
Critical read:
Another Inconvenient Truth: How biofuel policies are deepening poverty and accelerating climate change (PDF, 58pp, 539kb) by Oxfam
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
NBB Highlights Biodiesels Environmental Benefits #
by National Biodiesel News via National Biodiesel News
The National Biodiesel Board today reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable biofuels production and highlighted the numerous environmental and energy benefits of increased production and use of biodiesel.
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
VW to introduce Golf TDI Hybrid at Geneva Show #
by Biogrove via Biodiesel Vehicles
Well we've mused here on Biodieselnow about how cool it would be to have a diesel hybrid and now VW chooses the Golf to introduce their new offering. This should offer some very good MPG returns.
Volkswagen has confirmed the speculation that they will indeed be displaying a diesel-hybrid Golf at the Geneva Motor Show next week. The Golf TDI Hybrid will in fact be a strong parallel hybrid capable of running off either the diesel engine, an electric motor or both. As expected, start-stop capability is part of the deal. Interestingly the drivetrain uses a 7-speed DSG dual clutch transmission rather than some type of CVT. The Golf TDI Hybrid will apparently achieve fuel consumption of 3.4L/100km or 69mpg (U.S.). VW hasn't released any photos or other details of the Golf Hybrid yet so we'll just give you a shot of the Golf BlueMotion for now.
[Source: Volkswagen]
Geneva '08 Preview: Volkswagen Golf TDI Hybrid concept
Volkswagen has confirmed the speculation that they will indeed be displaying a diesel-hybrid Golf at the Geneva Motor Show next week. The Golf TDI Hybrid will in fact be a strong parallel hybrid capable of running off either the diesel engine, an electric motor or both. As expected, start-stop capability is part of the deal. Interestingly the drivetrain uses a 7-speed DSG dual clutch transmission rather than some type of CVT. The Golf TDI Hybrid will apparently achieve fuel consumption of 3.4L/100km or 69mpg (U.S.). VW hasn't released any photos or other details of the Golf Hybrid yet so we'll just give you a shot of the Golf BlueMotion for now.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Making Glycerin Soap from Biodiesel By-Products | Permaculture & Alcohol Can Be A Gas #
by del.icio.us/tag/glycerin - AideRSS (Great) via del.icio.us/tag/glycerin - AideRSS (Great)
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Can Airplanes Fly on Biofuel? #
by Digg RSS News Search for biofuel via Digg RSS News Search for biofuel
The first biofuel flight by an airline. A fuel produced from plant matter instead of petroleum or other fossil fuels. "This is the first stage on a journey towards renewable fuel"
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Saturday, February 23, 2008
A simple methane Digester #
by GreenEnergyTV - Fuels Videos via GreenEnergyTV - Fuels Videos
How to make a simple methane digester and set it up
Added: Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:09:47 -0800
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
NBB Establishes Sustainability Task Force, Solicits Applications #
by National Biodiesel News via National Biodiesel News
The National Biodiesel Board is forming a Sustainability Task Force. Emily Bockian Landsburg was appointed to chair the 9-member task force. To identify candidates that represent all segments of the biodiesel industry, applications and recommendations will be accepted through Tuesday, February 26th.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Biodiesel Offers Safe & Affordable RINs for 2008 & 2009 #
by National Biodiesel News via National Biodiesel News
The National Biodiesel Board welcomes the EPAs publication of the new 9 billion gallon Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2008. Biodiesel is an important component and a huge value to the current domestic petroleum marketplace.
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Monday, February 18, 2008
Immediate Opening: Biodiesel Technical Engineer #
by National Biodiesel News via National Biodiesel News
The National Biodiesel Board, located in Jefferson City, Missouri, has an immediate opening for a new position of Biodiesel Technical Engineer. The successful candidate should have a degree in Engineering or Chemistry and 2-5 years of experience in the petroleum and/or biodiesel industry. This position will be responsible for assisting in managing and/or executing biodiesel technical projects. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The National Biodiesel Board offers a competitive and robust benefits package.
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Sunday, February 17, 2008
Biofuel: Gene scientists find secret to oil yield from corn #
by Digg RSS News Search for biofuel via Digg RSS News Search for biofuel
Agricultural scientists in the United States have identified a key gene that determines oil yield in a corn, a finding that could have repercussions for the fast-expanding biofuels industry.
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