Bios gain manufacture boost from nano-tech & mould
Biofuels and lube producers are set to benefit from two new discoveries
Published 06-Jul-2015
Tag: bio fuels
Biodiesel handling research highlights storage issues
Research shows biodiesel handling should be different from petroleum-based diesel.
Published 05-Jun-2015
Moderate growth for global synthetic and bio-based lubricants
The global synthetic and bio-based lubricant market is set to grow at a moderate CAGR, over the next three to four years, according to Transparency Market Research.
Published 11-May-2015
Caterpillar partners with First Solar to produce microgrids
Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division and First Solar have announced that they will develop an integrated photovoltaic (PV) solar solution for microgrid applications.
Published 08-May-2015
Solar stories - in the air and on the ground
The solar-powered Solar Impulse aircraft has just begun its global flight, while Nissan is using solar power for its glow-in-the-dark Leaf model.
Published 06-Mar-2015
Obama signs Bipartisan Alternative Fuel Vehicle Bill
The NDAA 2015 bill now includes bi-fuel natural gas vehicles.
Published 09-Jan-2015
Good news for tractor seals?
A study has been carried into how elastomers are affected by biodiesel engine oil dilutions, with potentially positive results for tractor owners.
Published 08-Oct-2014
Boeing and South African Airways develop jet fuel from tobacco
In an effort to cut carbon emissions, Boeing and South African Airways have developed a jet fuel made from a hybrid tobacco
Published 11-Aug-2014
Alternative aircraft fuel and new aircraft engine concepts
ASTM has approved the use of Renewable Synthesized Iso-Paraffinic by airlines internationally while new aircraft engines can reduce consumption.
Published 07-Jul-2014
Hydrogen cell powers Toyota cars and buildings
Toyota is using its soon-to-be launched hydrogen fuel cell technology to power its US HQ.
Published 13-May-2014