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1). Ethanol and E85 - Fuels Of The Future?
Copyright 2006 Donovan Baldwin
Pure ethanol or E100 is also known as ethyl alcohol or grain alcohol. It is made when corn, grain, or other agricultural products are fermented, distilled, and denatured and because of this, it is a continually renewable resource, a true benefit in the world of alternative fuels. Another benefit is the fact that, unlike many other, mainly petroleum based, fuels, it contributes nothing to the build-up of greenhouse gases.
Article tags: ethanol, e85, fuel economy, environment, save money, hybrid, hybrid vehicles
2). What Is E85 Ethanol And How Is It Made?
With gasoline prices rising higher and higher, with no relief in sight, consumers are becoming more aware of and more interested in alternative fuel sources. One of those viable fuel sources is E85 ethanol. These days, there is quite a bit of talk about this fuel, and why shouldn’t there be? After all, it costs close to thirty five percent less than gasoline and is quickly becoming a preferred choice for motorists at the pump stations.
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3). Flex Fuel Vehicle And Ethanol
Flexible fuel vehicles are just like an average car in the sense that they use a single gas tank. But it can run on a mixture of gasoline and alcohol based fuel. Any car made after 1988 can run on a mixture of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline. A flexible fuel vehicle can run on a mixture of up to 85% ethanol. Modifications are needed for this ratio as alcohol based fuels are corrosive.
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4). The World Turns To Renewable Energy
The issues associated with the continued of fossil fuels are complex. What is undisputed, however, is the world is turning to meet the challenge through renewable energy.
The World Turns To Renewable Energy
When one thinks of the amount of energy needed to power the modern world, it is easy to get a headache. The sheer volume is so massive as to be difficult to picture.
Article tags: renewable energy, fuel, energy, ethanol, solar, wind, germany, brazil, norway, australia
5). ~~ 6 Steps To Making Your Own e85 Ethanol ~~
Step One: . . . The Conversion Process
We have to break down carbohydrate sugars, such as the starch from corn. Create it into "Mash". Grind or crush the feedstock (corn, soybeans, wheat, etc...). Then dilute and add an enzyme (alpha amylase) to turn the mixture into a liquid. Once liquified a second enzyme is added(glucoamylase) to convert the starch into sugar.
Article tags: e85, ethanol, flex fuel, hybrid, hybrid cars
6). Mercedes Blue: New Diesels Miss the Mark
Mercedes-Benz has long been an expert builder of diesel engines, producing hundreds of thousands of the alternate-fuel driven power plants every year. Indeed, in Europe alone, a significant portion of the vehicles destined for continental homes are diesel aspirated models. In the U.S., however, Mercedes is having a bit of a problem with its line of diesel engines as more stringent emission control standards makes the marketing of diesel powered cars more difficult.
Article tags: bluetec, mercedes, daimler chrysler, diesel engines, green cars, alternate fuel, ethanol, biodiesel
7). Save on Gas Sensibly and Sanely
If some people had their way, you’d be driving a small hybrid powered vehicle with no choice of other types of cars to own. While a gas-electric hybrid is fine for some folks, the majority of American drivers want the power and responsive of a trusty internal combustion engine and are not interested in being told which kind of car they must drive. Yet, saving on gas is a universal concern one that nearly every driver considers each time he or she stands at the gas pump.
Article tags: ethanol, save on gas, biodiesel, hybrid cars, gas, diesel, electric cars, toyota prius, honda civic
8). Ethanol Distillation Facts
Due to the crazy rise of fuel price and the instability of the fuel market more and more people and trying all kind of alternative fuels, some people are just fed up with spending all their hard earned money to some countries that change the fuel price, usually with reasons that have almost nothing to do with fuel production cost. During the last 3.
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9). The Buzz About Bio Ethanol
Who Makes Bio Ethanol?
At this time, there are twelve countries that use and produce bio ethanol, promoting better fuel usage with less harmful additives that could hurt the environment. Many countries and manufacturers are learning about all the benefits bio ethanol including reducing greenhouse gas emission, carbon monoxide, and the costs of importing fuel from other countries, allowing them to create and manufacture their own gases, saving money.
Article tags: ethanol, alternative fuel, ethanol distillation facts, ethanol making
10). High Flying Stock: Pacific Ethanol Inc.
Pacific Ethanol, Inc. is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: PEIX) that is engaged in the development, production and marketing of renewable fuels in the United States.
Article tags: finance, stocks, investing, ethanol
11). Do You Realize You Already Use Biomass Fuel in Your Vehicle
The call has gone out from President Bush to kick our oil habit. For many people, the mention of biomass as a fuel source was a new concept. Little did they realize they have already been putting it into their cars. Nope, that isn’t your dad’s gas anymore.
There are Plants in My Gasoline?
In his State of the Union speech, President Bush made much of the alternative fuel sources available these days.
Article tags: biomass, fuel, ethanol, bioethanol, beer, wine, oxygenation, clean air act, gas, gasoline, cars
12). Why Should I Use E85 Ethanol
As people become more aware of the damage that has been done to our planet and to the environment, questions have risen about what to do now to prevent further damage. E85 ethanol is the name that a fuel consisting of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline is called by in the United States. It’s less commonly found than E10 ethanol which is 10 percent.
Article tags: ethanol, e85, e10, e-85, e-10, flexible fuel vehicles, ethanol gas, ethanol fuel
13). What Is Ethanol
The use of ethanol as an alternative fuel is becoming increasingly popular by ever conscious consumers wishing to do their little bit for the planet. It may even be a better alternative to bio fuel, it seems that it is a lot more pleasant to make at any rate.
What is Ethanol?
Ethanol is a grain alcohol, or plant mass formula derived from the natural sugars found in bio mass, or vegetation such as corn, wheat, barley, potatoes and sugar cane.
Article tags: ethanol, ethanol fuel
14). Renewable Energy: Biodiesel
Copyright 2006 Donovan Baldwin
You may have heard of biodiesel (or even biowillie), but for those who don't know much about it, we will get to an explanation of it in a moment. I just wanted to start with a small list of the benefits of using biodiesel.
BENEFITS OF BIODIESEL
Requires no special delivery equipment and can use existing infrastructure.
Article tags: biodiesel, ethanol, e85, fuel economy, environment, save money, hybrid, hybrid vehicles
15). BMW's Hydrogen Fuel Quest
German automaker BMW is on a quest, one that may likely make them the first automaker in the world to produce a fleet of vehicles capable of running on hydrogen fuel. That’s right, BMW is leading the way and if all goes as promised the first hydrogen cell powered production BMW will hit the streets in 2008.
Back around 2000, General Motors announced that they would work toward building a fleet of vehicles that could run on hydrogen power.
Article tags: bmw, mercedes, general motors, fuel cell, green cars, ethanol, biodiesel, hybrid cars, hydrogen fuel