Alternative Fuel

Zero Pollution Motors: A Car That Can Run on Compressed Air

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:29:33 -0600

I have started to cover the Progressive Automotive X Prize Competition and the first team I have researched is MDI / Zero Pollution Motors. What’s fascinating about their vehicle is that it runs on compressed air! Now, as long as the car stays under 35 mph it will run completely off of the compressed air.

GM Makes Electric Car Volt, Argonne Powers Technology

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 19:01:24 -0500

At the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year, U.S. automaker General Motors introduced the Chevrolet Volt concept car, its long-awaited, "extended range electric" vehicle. GM would like to sell the car to consumers soon. But there is one hitch. The technology that makes it work doesn't exist yet.

New methane storage technology exceeds DOE goals

harminka — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:49:31 -0600

In a major advance in alternative fuel technology, researchers report development of a sponge-like material with the highest methane storage capacity ever measured. It can hold almost one-third more methane than the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) target level for methane-powered cars, they report in a new study.

Ford thailand Supports E20 Alternative Fuel strategy

harminka — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:46:41 -0600

Thailand moved forward toward sustainable mobility as petrol stations in Bangkok began offering E20 fuel for the first time. Widespread availability of E20 fuel is supported by Ford Thailand as part of the company's alternative energy strategy.

Top Carmakers Demonstrate Alternative Fuel Vehicles in The White House

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 21:27:05 -0500

President Bush Participates in Demonstration of Alternative Fuel Vehicles with CEOs of Ford, General Motors and DaimlerChrysler.

Bush to Sign Alternative Fuels Deal with Brazil's Lula

Dinka — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 10:35:48 -0600