Biodiesel

The Veggie Van Tour Rolls into Washington

Josh Tickell | Posted 09.17.2009 | Green


Josh Tickell

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Formula 3 Racing Car Runs on Cocoa and Vegetables

treehugger.com | Posted 09.16.2009 | Green


Built partly from vegetables and powered by chocolate, it may be the greenest car ever. And it is expected to reach a top speed of 135mph and can a...

FUEL Filmmakers Unveil World's First Algae-Fueled, 150 MPG Car (VIDEO)

Jennifer Grayson | Posted 11.08.2009 | Green


Jennifer Grayson

Did you know that the diesel engine was originally invented to run on vegetable oil? Or that ethanol was the preferred fuel for Henry Ford's Model T?

Eco Etiquette: Where Has All The Biodiesel Gone?

Jennifer Grayson | Posted 09.26.2009 | Green


Jennifer Grayson

I live in Los Angeles, and have a friend who runs his cars on biodiesel. He told me last week that LA County has ruled it a threat to the water table ...

Green News Report - July 28, 2009 (Audio)

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 08.28.2009 | Green


Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

U.S.-China summit begins today in D.C.; Arctic ice photos finally declassified... PLUS: Chicken feathers! For both biodiesel and Republican Senators..

McDonalds Goes McElectric

Jonathan A. Schein | Posted 08.21.2009 | Business


Jonathan A. Schein

The world's largest fast food franchise corporation is continuing its move into the green era by offering an electric charging outlet for cars at its Cary, NC, location.

Plant May Be Fuel Of The Future

Local News | Posted 07.18.2009 | Business

Read More: Biodiesel, Business News

Some local farmers are gearing up for harvest even though they've barely begun planting their corn and soybeans. They're harvesting a new crop that fo...

Biodiesel: An Intro

Autoblog UK | Posted 07.18.2009 | Business


1. What is biodiesel? The fuel generally known as 'biodiesel' is actually rape methyl ester (RME), which is produced by the chemical treatment of r...

Biodiesel Law Goes Into Effect in Massachusetts

tmcnet.com | Posted 07.13.2009 | Green

Read More: Biodiesel, Green News

Jun. 8--NORTH ANDOVER -- For some people, "biodiesel" might seem like a novelty product for which only hybrid car-driving tree huggers wouldn't mind p...

How To Find Alternative Fuel Stations

walletpop.com | Tom BarlowJun | Posted 07.13.2009 | Green


Many fuels have been proposed as alternatives to gasoline. Most face the early adopter with same problem -- where to refuel while on the road? A tool ...

BIODISEL FACTS: All You Need To Know

Chelsea Green | Makenna Goodman | Posted 07.11.2009 | Green


The following is a guest post by Chelsea Green's Makenna Goodman: I remember a time when defenseless kids with hippie moms got made fun of for using...

Obama Gives Ethanol High Five, Slaps It In the Face

Alex Pasternack | Posted 07.07.2009 | Green


Alex Pasternack

Even as they applaud the White House's moves, the powerful farm lobby and farm state politicians are readying for a fight.

An Interview with the Indigo Girls' Emily Saliers

Marissa Moss | Posted 05.01.2009 | Entertainment


Marissa Moss

As open lesbians, gay rights have been major for the Indigo Girls -- along with environmental concerns They are artists who believe that activism goes part and parcel with the power of song.

America is Fu... eled

Hillary Newman | Posted 06.12.2009 | Green


Hillary Newman

"Fuel" tells the story of Josh Tickell's quest to spread awareness about biodiesel as an alternative energy source. After watching the film, I wanted more. So I set up an interview.

When Stars Align

T. Boone Pickens | Posted 04.12.2009 | Green


T. Boone Pickens

AT&T announced Wednesday that it was taking a giant step forward by replacing about 8,000 vehicles currently running on imported diesel with vehicles that run on domestic natural gas.

Review: "Fuel" Release Party (Photos)

John Wellington Ennis | Posted 06.12.2009 | Green


John Wellington Ennis

Celebrating its national theatrical release, the Sundance award-winning film Fuel held its party and screening at the most appropriate place for its topic: a gas station.

Students Flood Green Jobs Training Hoping To Capitalize On Next Economic Boom

ABC News | LAURA COVERSON | Posted 03.03.2009 | Green


Labor experts predict renewable energy and energy efficiency industries could create as many as 37 million jobs -- and students at technical colleges ...

Plastic Surgeon Used Liposuction Fat To Power His Car, Report

Daily Mail | Posted 01.23.2009 | Green


The Daily Mail reports that authorities have launched an investigation into Dr. Alan Bittner, a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon who apparently boasted o...

Economic Stimulus: Biodiesels as Giveaways Could Build Community, Consumer Awareness

Josh Tickell | Posted 06.12.2009 | Home


Josh Tickell

How many biodiesels could we put on the road with the $15-30 billion the Big 3 Auto Monsters are going to receive? Let's tell Congress how many!

Fuel in San Antonio, TX; Bend, OR; Yelm & Seattle, WA This Weekend

Josh Tickell | Posted 01.16.2009 | Entertainment


Josh Tickell

Fuel is playing in San Antonio, TX, Seattle & Yelm WA and Bend, OR. Fuel Review -- Bend Source Weekly Written by Rachel Purcell -- the Source Weekl...

Texas Publication Slams Fuel - Austin Viewers Fight Back

Josh Tickell | Posted 01.02.2009 | Entertainment


Josh Tickell

Meanwhile, the film's box office numbers in Portland, Seattle and Austin have been better than just about any documentary this year, making theaters around the world notice.

Colorado Company Takes Algae-Based Fuel to the Next Level

Green Inc. | Matthew L. Wald | Posted 12.13.2008 | Green


A Colorado company will break ground early next year on an algae farm that is intended to produce thousands of gallons of substitutes for gasoline and...

Costa Rica: Still Some of the Greenest Travel Around

Claire Bidwell Smith | Posted 12.01.2008 | Green


Claire Bidwell Smith

In August my husband and I traveled to Costa Rica for what was supposed to be one of the world's first "Carbon Neutral Vacations." Our 7 day, 6 night trip began with a stay in San Jose.

Greening Hollywood: Liquid Gold

Paige Donner | Posted 11.21.2008 | Green


Paige Donner

Fuel is definitely a must-see. It's a conversation starter in this all-important crash course our nation must take on issues of alternative fuels and our planet's future.

Food Worries Scare Europe From Biodiesels

New York Times | James Kanter | Posted 10.13.2008 | Green


PARIS -- European legislators said Thursday that government goals for using biofuels should be pared back, prompting the fledgling industry to fire ba...