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estherlou @estherlou (5015) • United States 28 Aug 11

"Tulane University scientists discovered a strain of clostridia bacteria, dubbed "TU-103," that can devour old newspapers to produce butanol, a substitute for gasoline." This could reduce the cost to produce bio-butanol and is the...

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It looks like the Japanese have it! See the video: they've built the water car!

veganbliss @veganbliss (3895) • Adelaide, Australia 29 Sep 10

I know this is old news, but it seems relevant to today's energy - hungry, car dependent world. This prototype travels for one hour on one liter of salt or fresh water at speeds of up to 80kph or...

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So many things going on in my life and the world and the world needs help

sleepyredd @sleepyredd (201) • United States 15 Jun 10

There have been so many things going on in our world lately that I really want to chat about. I have been so busy that I haven't even had time to catch up on my friends discussions. Shame on me. First thing is the oil spill what...

Help alternative fuels with legislation.

annoglobus @annoglobus (8) • Canada 23 Mar 10

I want technology companies that innovate to get helped in bringing their technologies to market. That would mean letting them know they can get help by from the mainstream by pushing this idea from Tombstones Not Textbooks....

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change the world

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governments should invest in alternative energy and fuel sources

myrza_1011 @myrza_1011 (15) • Philippines 1 Oct 08

fossil based fuels are among the causes of pollution. with global warming clearly becoming a major concern for all of us, i think its about time that governments should decisive steps in investing in alternative fuel sources. its...

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fossil

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How much corn to fill a gas tank?

its-logos-plus-logic @flowerchilde (12529) • United States 29 Apr 08

I heard "one-third of the (U.S.) domestic corn harvest goes to fuel production".. Then others say no, it's only corn by products which are being used.. I guess the question is what is the land being used to grow? and for which...

Corn as fuel?

its-logos-plus-logic @flowerchilde (12529) • United States 24 Apr 08

I've heard recently that some third world countries are becoming very angry with us over the rocketing price for corn (and other grains) as the prices rise with our using them for fuels, and thus more people are now starving..!...

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world hunger

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The alternative fuel myth

gewcew23 @gewcew23 (8007) • United States 22 May 07

My discussion is going to be dispelling the myth about hybrid cars, and automobiles running on ethanol, and bio-diesel. Hybrid engines. I am sure the whole world has heard how great the hybrid is. Wow you can get 50 something...

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What does the Rising cost of Gasoline mean to you?

blazin @blazin (175) • United States 22 May 07

With the average price of gasoline in the U.S. at 3.20 cents a gallon I'm curious about where people think we are headed. Its been said in the media that gas could continue to rise. Will people eventually stop using their...

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Compare Alternative fuels

estherlou @estherlou (5015) • United States 1 Apr 07

Here is a report by consumer products comparing different alternative fuels...biodiesel, electric cars, ethanol and hybrids and more. Most cost about what gasoline is costing right now, but it is an interesting...

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autos

electric cars

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WHAT high gas prices?!

katprice @katprice (805) • United States 2 Mar 07

I would like to get one of these Rhoades cars and then hang a sign on the back that reads, "WHAT high gas prices?" because this "car" is actually a pedal car that can seat up to four and does not use gas. You can get a motor to...

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Have you ever seen an electric car?

estherlou @estherlou (5015) • United States 11 Dec 06

Would you like to own one?

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electric cars

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