Ethanol may emit less CO2 and help reduce the demand for foreign oil in the short term, but ethanol and in particular, corn-based ethanol raises food prices, is less efficient than gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel, and is not a substitute for oil.
According to research compiled by National Geographic Magazine , the energy balance of […]
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Ethanol offers short-term solutions, but corn-based ethanol is not the answer
January 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment
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Solar and Hydrogen: Energy Economics
October 31st, 2007 · 1 Comment
After reviewing some of the details of Honda’s experimental solar-power hydrogen refueling station in Torrance, CA and its fuel cell vehicle several questions concerning efficiency and practicality come to mind. It most be noted that solar and hydrogen don’t emit harmful byproducts such as carbon dioxide or carbon monoxide so both technologies […]
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With choices like Biodiesel and Ethanol, what’s the best fuel for your vehicle?
October 3rd, 2007 · No Comments
With the rapid growth in vehicle use around the world, it would be nice to know what are the most efficiency, economic, and least carbon emitting fuels. The number of motor vehicles on the road is increasing rapidly. The number of cars and trucks in China is up over 3,600 percent in the […]
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