With the high gas prices which are readily seen on the market today, individuals who are looking to purchase a new car are perusing the options with fuel efficiency in mind. Prospective car buyers want to purchase a vehicle which really peaks their interest and is one which they truly desire; however, these prospective automobile purchasers may in fact be …

Washington, D.C. – Global production of biofuels increased 17 percent in 2010 to reach an all-time high of 105 billion liters, up from 90 billion liters in 2009. High oil prices, a global economic rebound, and new laws and mandates in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, and the United States, among other countries, are all factors behind the surge in production, …

H2 Clipper, Inc., an aerospace and alternative energy company developing uniquely capable hydrogen-powered dirigibles, announces that it was granted US Patent 11,066,145 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).  The patent, entitled “Method and Apparatus for Lighter-Than-Air Airship with Improved Structure and Delivery System,” covers an improved structural and delivery system for H2 Clipper’s “lighter-than-air” airships, which will …

American Natural Gas (ANG) officially breaks ground at their public natural gas fueling station in Modesto, California. This Natural Gas fueling station will be number 61 for industry leader, ANG. This fueling station will be an extension of their prominent infrastructure nationwide, enhancing ANG’s ability to create a healthier environment through alternative fuels. This natural gas fueling station is made …

Hydrogenics Announces New Facility in California on National Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Day Plant to Focus on Integration of Heavy Mobility Vehicles and Hydrogen Fueling Systems MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Oct. 08, 2018 — Hydrogenics Corporation (NASDAQ: HYGS; TSX: HYG) (“Hydrogenics” or “the Company”), a leading developer and manufacturer of hydrogen generation and fuel cell power modules, today announced, in conjunction with the U.S. …

Q&A with GenCell CEO, Rami Reshef   Hydrogen based fuel cell technology seems to be a hot topic at the moment, especially in the automotive market, what are your thoughts on this?     It’s true that the automotive industry sees great potential in fuel cells. No doubt this is the result of growing consumer concern for the environmental effect …

WASHINGTON (JANUARY 19, 2017)– Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will hold a hearing on the nomination of Gov. Rick Perry to be the Secretary of Energy. Following is a statement from Jennifer Layke, global director, Energy Program, World Resources Institute:  “In pursuing the nation’s top energy post, Rick Perry carries a responsibility to act on the …

 California Leads the Way for Advanced Transportation Vehicles   California celebrates National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day today on the cusp of a transportation revolution that will lead to cleaner air and fewer greenhouse gas emissions as more drivers turn to zero-emission vehicles. The U.S. Senate has declared Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015, National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, referencing hydrogen’s …

— Ability to capture up to 90 percent of carbon emissions with a scalable solution — Performance milestones reached for coal and natural gas power plant carbon capture — Cost per ton of carbon captured below U.S. Department of Energy target of $40/ton — Added benefit includes destroying smog-producing nitrogen oxide (NOx) DANBURY, Conn., March 5, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — …

New study shows food and fuel are top of mind for Americans Sustainable America, a Stamford, Connecticut-based non-profit focused on the intertwined issues of food and fuel, announced today that its latest survey results show Americans are feeling pinched by high food and fuel costs but don’t fully understand the connections between the two. Sustainable America is leading the effort …

Top governors proclaim ‘steadfast support’ for Renewable Fuels Standard Iowa Biodiesel Board says plea to Congress is a needed shot in the arm Thirty governors in the Governor’s Biofuels Coalition have issued a letter to all Members of Congress urging them to stay the course on the federal Renewable Fuels Standard. The Iowa Biodiesel Board praised the move as a …

This coming year promises to be a good one for people looking to upgrade to a more fuel-efficient car. New models coming from the auto industry are showing excellent promise in styling, fuel efficiency and sticker prices. These economy-style gas savers appeal to a wide customer base looking at compact and subcompact cars to help save money at the pump. …

This seems like a big development in the fuel cell energy market. South Africa is launching a fuel cell powered Locomotive. I love to find news like this about alternative energy development. I say a big hurray for SA for making this step towards renewable fuels for industry. South Africa’s Anglo American Platinum (Angloplat) has launched the prototype of the …

There are many misconceptions about corn and ethanol in our world. Many see corn as an important addition to the fuel system in our country while others see it as an environmental catastrophe of its own. This interesting article from right in the land of corn production makes for a good starting point in the discussion. Regardless of race, sexual …

Formerly HCL CleanTech, Company Unveils New Brand and CEO; Officially Announces the Closing of $30 Million in Private Financing and $75 Million Loan Package from the State of Mississippi REDWOOD CITY, Calif.— March 6, 2012—Virdia, formerly HCL CleanTech, a leading developer of cellulosic sugars, today announced major company milestones, including a new brand and CEO, its latest funding round, and …

I would have to say that this effort makes a lot of sense to me as the need to have diversity in fuels so that we can get away from our dependence on gasoline only at the pump is paramount. As it is the consumer is given almost no choice at the pump or in their immediate city/state when it …

Floyd Dorrance asked: This article explains a few things about “hybrid car”, and if you’re interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you don’t know. If you are a type of person who likes exotic high speed sports car, then you should prepare to spend a lot of money on gasoline. Sports cars are known …

Kind of jammed up here today trying to get out of town next week for vacation but got work of this initiative being done by Qatar Airways and thought I should get something up on it right now. I will come back and do an interview with them for you later but for now please read this info on alternative …

OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, today announced a new invention that generates hydrogen from living algae, providing an additional energy source from bioreactors.

It’s not as if saving money has ever been “out” of fashion, as such, but it is certainly en vogue these days. We all hate receiving those monthly energy bills in the mail and will silently curse as we open them. Often we would make a mental note that we were going to turn off those lights when we went …