The Chinese BYD F3DM, First Mass Produced Electric Car, Fails with Consumers

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There is a lot of talk within the Electric Vehicle community about the Chevy Volt, but sometimes the headlines can overpower news of other EVs, like the BYD F3DM. The BYD F3DM is one such case. Made and sold in China, it’s been called a Volt copycat, but it doesn’t seem to have the same [...]

Zero South Introduces Biodiesel Monster Truck Ice Crawler

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The guys over at Zero South, in conjunction with “Drive Around the World” have created a Biodiesel Monster truck ice crawler for driving to the South Pole.

Oxford Team Invents Methanol Biofuel from Glycerol Waste

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The Oxford University’s Department of Chemistry has discovered a new method of producing methanol from glycerol Waste.

Corn Ethanol is Not Optimal – Says Senator Obama

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At a stop in Terre Haute, Indiana on Saturday, Barack Obama spoke of his support for Alternative Energy, saying that corn based ethanol is not optimal.

G.M.O. Seed Company Monsanto Invests in Biofuels

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Monsanto, one of the worlds largest Genetically Modified Organism (G.M.O.) seed companies, is slated to acquire Aly Participacoes Ltda., which operates the Brazilian sugarcane breeding and technology companies, CanaVialis S.A. and Alellyx S.A.

Ford F150 Plant Rehires, Gambling on Our Short Term Memory

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While much of the global auto industry continues to shed employees, Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it would call back 1,000 workers to a truck plant in Dearborn, Mich., saying it expected growing consumer demand for its new F-150 pickup truck.

VeraSun, One of USA's Largest Ethanol Producers, Files Chapter 11

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According to a VeraSun press release, a “series of events” had shrunk its liquidity, impairing its ability to invest in production facilities and operate its business.

Florida Locomotives to Begin Running on Biodiesel

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Tri-Rail is to start operating 8 of its 10 locomotives on a 99 percent blend of either palm or soil oil biodiesel, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority announced Wednesday.