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Archive for the ‘Ethanol - E85’ Category

April 1st, 2008

Diesel Hummer, Zero Emissions Vehicle?

a diesel may be in the works

By Hilary -- 1 comment

March 6th, 2008

E20 - E30 offers better mpg, fewer emissions

Granted, this study was done, in part, by ACE - the American Coalition for Ethanol - but the U.S. Department of Energy also put in their 2 cents. Research supposedly shows that midrange ethanol mixes offer better gas mileage and fewer emissions than unleaded gas.
Recently, another study in Minnesota showed that E20 can be used […]

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October 20th, 2007

Ethanol’s impact on water

With this post, I officially claim my place at b5media’s biggest nerd. That’s right, folks. It’s Saturday night, and I’m busy … watching the Weather Channel.
I live in Iowa. My ex-brother-in-law works at the Vera Sun ethanol plant. I have a van that runs on E85. But something gives me the heebie jeebies about ethanol. […]

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October 13th, 2007

Attention Albuquerque!

 Up for a little Free Parking?
From KOB.com:

“City Council wants more drivers to qualify for free parking. A bill being introduced would extend the benefit to hybrid cars and ‘green vehicles.’
Any car that can pass a “Green Vehicle Guide” would get a pass to park for free. The guide requires cars to have a lower emission, lower […]

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September 14th, 2007

AltWheels Alternative Transportation & Energy Festival

When?
September 28 & 29, 2007
Where?
Boston City Hall Plaza
What?
The 5th Annual Alternative Transportation & Energy Festival!  
This Friday and Saturday event is chock full of activities to help show you how to lead a greener lifestyle, and will showcase some of the latest innovations in environmentally-friendly travel.  It’s also just a few days after my 30th […]

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July 28th, 2007

High on the Hog

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