Recently, Ford and a group called Pro Formance decided to take on ecodriving in the form of a 4-day long seminar with 48 different drivers taking part. Using the ecodriving tups taught by Pro Formance, the participants increased their fuel economy between 6-50%, with and average increase of 24%.
Read more »American Ingenuity Leads to Biodiesel Breakthrough
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The basic idea was to run the raw fats and oils over a sulfated zirconia catalyst to change them into biodiesel. This idea isn ’t new, but the duo thought they could improve on it. In the end, the pair enlisted the help of another scientist Ben Yan and and Augsburg alum Clayton McNeff.
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Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the 58th annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, brought in a total of $64.2 million during it’s two-night auction of ultra-rare collectible cars on August 16 and 17.
Read more »Difference between Ethanol and Biodiesel
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Reader Jacob Varghese asked yesterday "what's the difference between ethanol and biodiesel? which one is better, cheaper..."
Read more »Suzuki's Cars Will Run On 100% Ethanol in US, Brazil by 2010
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Currently the most ethanol that a flex-fuel car can run on in the US and Brazil is E85 — which is an 85% ethanol/15% gasoline blend.
Read more »Fifth Gear Video: MINI Cooper S JCW vs Renault Clio RS Cup
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In this episode Fifth Gear compares two of Europe’s hottest superminis, the 208HP MINI Cooper S JCW and the 205HP Renault Clio RS Cup to find out which is the most rewarding car to drive. Along with the usual race track lap, Fifth Gear's journalists also perform an unconventional test in a tight circuit. Find out who wins in the video after the jump.
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Start with a motorcycle, add 'Star Wars' and give the Segway a run for its futuristic money
Read more »Mercedes to Cut Petroleum Out of Lineup by 2015
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In less than 7 years, Mercedes-Benz plans to ditch petroleum-powered vehicles from its lineup. Focusing on electric, fuel cell, and biofuels, the company is revving up research in alternative fuel sources and efficiency.
Read more »10 Best Movie Car Chase Scenes - Does Wanted Make the List?
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Angelina Jolie and Wanted are about to hit the multiplex in top gear, with all the frenetic, adrenaline-soaked celluloid that it takes to make a gearhead action movie these days. It’s an Office Space-meets-The Matrix-slams-into-The Evil Dead tale, with nihilistic instant messaging embedded in linens.
Read more »Ten Top Tips for Saving Gas
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1. Turn off your engine if you are going to be idling for more than 30 seconds. Millions of gallons of fuel are wasted each day from idling. Your starter and battery system can handle the increased activity. 2. Change your air filter every 10,000 miles. Just like a marathon runner, your car needs to suck in air without restriction.
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