December 27, 2010
Rebates For Electric Cars
Levi Quinn asked:
Electric cars are hybrid cars that not only save people on fuel but are also environmental friendly as their emissions are lower compared to those from cars that use gasoline. Rebates in form of car tax incentives have been introduced in a bid to attract more users to the hybrid vehicles. Different states applaud their use and they have taken it upon themselves to paying their users. This is supposed to entice more people into switching from their regular cars to this energy saving and environment friendly ones. The rebates run under several programs according to different states. To conserve energy, there are people who are dedicated to ensuring that the energy is conserved in these cars and that their emissions are zero. To enhance the effectiveness of these cars, they have been fitted with sun and power point trackers that improve their general performance and efficiency.
Rebates come with conditions that regulate their functions. In the Federal Hybrid Rebates, electric car users must buy the cars for their own personal use. The car must be brand new at the time of the purchase and driven in the United States. This car must comply with the emission requirements of all states and federals. The rebates for these cars come in tax exemption of about 2000 dollars but this is subject to change. The rebate programs available vary from state to state and the model of the electric cars as well. The Colorado Hybrid Car Rebate users are given credit by the government to purchase vehicles for conversion to use alternative fuel. The condition is that this vehicle must be bought and registered under Colorado laws. The rebate requirements insist that the application to have the car converted must be made not later than 12 months after its purchase. The owner of the car must write to the leasing firm to authorize the rebate application. The car must be registered and titled in the State of Colorado.
The Maine Hybrid Car Rebate allows a credit of 500 dollars for cars like the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius which are without a vehicle model they are comparable to. For cars with a comparable model, a credit of 300 dollars is allowed. Such cars are like the hybrid Honda Civic which is gasoline powered and it is comparable to others. The Louisiana hybrid car rebate gives car owners a rebate of 20% of the cost of converting their cars into energy saving cars. They also give 20% to aid in the purchase of the car to be converted to use alternative energy. This arrangement only works for vehicles that are registered in Louisiana. The total credit given is calculated from the total cost of buying the car and conversion to a hybrid car. In New Mexico, car owners who wish to convert their cars are given exemption from paying motor vehicle taxes. The cars that qualify for this exemption are the ones whose engines can be heated by combustible fuel and they possess a device for energy storage. Due to increased demand for rebates, users are subjected to a basis of first come first serve.
Filed under Electric Cars by newenergy
October 1, 2010
Biodiesel Testing
mpgomatic asked:
MPGomatic.com gets the word on biodiesel test kits from Fleet Biodiesel at the 2008 Alternative Fuel and Vehicle conference
Filed under Bio Diesel by newenergy
December 17, 2009
Groundbreaking Step in Alternative Fuel Deployment For Airlines
The Air Transport Association of America, Inc. (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, announced today that a core group of airlines has signed groundbreaking memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with two different producers – AltAir Fuels LLC and Rentech, Inc. – for a future supply of alternative aviation fuel.
Twelve airlines from the United States, Canada, Germany and Mexico – Air Canada, American Airlines, Atlas Air, Delta Air Lines, FedEx Express, JetBlue Airways, Lufthansa German Airlines, Mexicana Airlines, Polar Air Cargo, United Airlines, UPS Airlines and US Airways – have signed MOUs with both producers. In addition, Seattle-based Alaska Airlines and Honolulu-based Hawaiian Airlines signed the MOU with AltAir Fuels, and Orlando-based AirTran Airways signed the MOU with Rentech.
These alternative fuels will be more environmentally friendly, on a life cycle basis, than today’s jet fuels. This domestically produced fuel will create jobs and bolster U.S. energy independence.
“Today’s announcement reinforces the proactive steps that airlines are taking to stimulate competition in the aviation fuel supply chain, contribute to the creation of green jobs, and promote energy security through economically viable alternatives that also demonstrate environmental benefits,” said Glenn Tilton, ATA board chairman and UAL Corporation and United Airlines chairman, president and CEO. Tilton also noted that discussions with a number of additional alternative-fuel producers about other projects are underway, as are discussions with the U.S. military regarding other cooperative opportunities.
“Our intention as an airline industry is to continue to do our part by supporting the use of alternative fuels. We urge the U.S. government and the investment community also to do their part to further support this critical energy opportunity,” said Tilton.
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Randy Babbitt said, “Today’s announcements reaffirm the airlines’ commitment to a greener, more stable and secure energy future, reinforcing the spirit of innovation and openness that is the essence of the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative.”
AltAir Fuels Founder and CEO Tom Todaro said, “The airlines’ pledge to use renewable jet fuel sends a clear and unmistakable message to policymakers, investors and industry leaders that AltAir Fuels has entered a new era of more sustainable aviation.”
D. Hunt Ramsbottom, Rentech president and CEO, said, “This agreement is a significant step forward, establishing a framework for a large group of diverse carriers to negotiate a definitive fuel purchase agreement.”
The AltAir Fuels project contemplates the production of approximately 75 million gallons per year of jet fuel and diesel fuel derived from camelina oils or comparable feedstock, refined at a new AltAir Fuels plant to be located at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Wash. The Rentech project in Adams County, Miss., contemplates the production of approximately 250 million gallons per year of synthetic jet fuel derived principally from coal or petroleum coke, with the resultant carbon dioxide sequestered and the carbon footprint potentially further reduced by integrating biomass as a feedstock.
ATA airline members and their affiliates transport more than 90 percent of all U.S. airline passenger and cargo traffic. For additional industry information, visit www.airlines.org.
For additional information regarding this announcement, please visit www.airlines.org/news/releases/2009/news_12-15-09b.htm.
Filed under Alternative Energy, Press Releases by newenergy
January 11, 2009
Why You Should Have Your Own Biodiesel Kit
Matt Oconnor asked:
If you are looking for a way to save on your fuel costs, it’s time for you to take a look at the different fuel alternatives available for you. Petroleum prices have been steadily growing with oil getting more expensive in the world market. Before you find yourself worrying about the rising prices, it’s very welcome news that there are some alternatives that you can consider to alleviate your fuels expenses.
One of the more promising fuel alternatives available today is biodiesel. Biodiesel is processed fuel that derives from biological sources such as vegetable oils and animal fats. Biodiesel as a processed fuel differentiates it from the use of straight vegetable oil or waste vegetable oil as alternative fuels.
Another advantage of biodiesel is that it can be readily used in current diesel engines as a fuel unlike straight vegetable oil fuel which may require the same diesel engines to be modified.
Biodiesel is also seen as an environmentally friendly alternative. It’s both biodegradable and non-toxic. It has low sulfur content and produces fewer particle emissions than your conventional petroleum based diesel fuel.
What’s more, the process of making biodiesel fuel has been extensively developed to a point that it is now possible to produce this alternative fuel right in your own home. There are now biodiesel kits made available to allow you as well as other consumers to make your own biodiesel to use.
If you’re really concerned with trying to bring down your expenses on fuel, investing on a biodiesel kit might be a wise decision. A biodiesel kit is simply a system that you can use to convert waste or straight vegetable oil into an alternative fuel that you can effectively use in your diesel-engined cars.
Most biodiesel kits are portable enough that you can set it up anywhere in your home. But most people prefer to set it up on vacant outdoor space such as a tool shed or just under an overhang.
So why should you buy a biodiesel kit? There are a number of reasons. One is to save money. With a diesel kit, you may be able to make your own alternative fuel which will be able to help you save about two dollars per gallon.
You will be able to produce and make use of cleaner and better quality diesel which can be a benefit to the environment. With biodiesel, you can also make your car engine run better on a cleaner alternative fuel which in turn can also help your car engine run longer. Not only will you be saving on fuel costs, you’re also helping the environment instead on contributing to its demise.
There are more reasons in store that will help you decide in getting your own biodiesel kit. You might be able to produce more biodiesel than you can use and sell it instead to make money.
By producing your own fuel with your own biodiesel kit, you no longer have to rely on oil companies for fuel. You never have to worry about the rising costs of conventional fuel. You can even produce biodiesel as fuel to produce electricity for your home or office. With all of these reasons, you can now look at a biodiesel kit as a worthwhile investment.
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If you are looking for a way to save on your fuel costs, it’s time for you to take a look at the different fuel alternatives available for you. Petroleum prices have been steadily growing with oil getting more expensive in the world market. Before you find yourself worrying about the rising prices, it’s very welcome news that there are some alternatives that you can consider to alleviate your fuels expenses.
One of the more promising fuel alternatives available today is biodiesel. Biodiesel is processed fuel that derives from biological sources such as vegetable oils and animal fats. Biodiesel as a processed fuel differentiates it from the use of straight vegetable oil or waste vegetable oil as alternative fuels.
Another advantage of biodiesel is that it can be readily used in current diesel engines as a fuel unlike straight vegetable oil fuel which may require the same diesel engines to be modified.
Biodiesel is also seen as an environmentally friendly alternative. It’s both biodegradable and non-toxic. It has low sulfur content and produces fewer particle emissions than your conventional petroleum based diesel fuel.
What’s more, the process of making biodiesel fuel has been extensively developed to a point that it is now possible to produce this alternative fuel right in your own home. There are now biodiesel kits made available to allow you as well as other consumers to make your own biodiesel to use.
If you’re really concerned with trying to bring down your expenses on fuel, investing on a biodiesel kit might be a wise decision. A biodiesel kit is simply a system that you can use to convert waste or straight vegetable oil into an alternative fuel that you can effectively use in your diesel-engined cars.
Most biodiesel kits are portable enough that you can set it up anywhere in your home. But most people prefer to set it up on vacant outdoor space such as a tool shed or just under an overhang.
So why should you buy a biodiesel kit? There are a number of reasons. One is to save money. With a diesel kit, you may be able to make your own alternative fuel which will be able to help you save about two dollars per gallon.
You will be able to produce and make use of cleaner and better quality diesel which can be a benefit to the environment. With biodiesel, you can also make your car engine run better on a cleaner alternative fuel which in turn can also help your car engine run longer. Not only will you be saving on fuel costs, you’re also helping the environment instead on contributing to its demise.
There are more reasons in store that will help you decide in getting your own biodiesel kit. You might be able to produce more biodiesel than you can use and sell it instead to make money.
By producing your own fuel with your own biodiesel kit, you no longer have to rely on oil companies for fuel. You never have to worry about the rising costs of conventional fuel. You can even produce biodiesel as fuel to produce electricity for your home or office. With all of these reasons, you can now look at a biodiesel kit as a worthwhile investment.
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Filed under Alternative Energy by newenergy
