We need only read the front page headlines of every major newspaper to understand the deepening oil crisis and the worldwide repercussions of supply and demand as it relates to our traditional energy resources. Is it any wonder that renewable sources of energy are gaining in popularity as an alternative resource? Biofuel is … Continue reading
Find a reference to duckweed dated earlier than last year, and you’re likely to be seeing complaints about the tiny aquatic plant. Like invasive water hyacinth and other floating plant species, duckweed is capable of quickly carpeting ponds and slow-moving water streams. However, now it’s being pushed as yet another … Continue reading
Hydrogen is the simplest element known to us, with it's atom containing just one proton and one electron. It is lighter than air but doesn't exist alone - it is always found in combination with other elements. Many see hydrogen as the ultimate alternative fuel particularly in fuel cells, but it does have drawbacks, the main … Continue reading
Methanol (CH3OH), also known as wood alcohol, is considered an alternative fuel under the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Methanol is basically methane with its hydrogen molecule replaced by a hydroxyl radical (OH). Although a variety of feedstocks can be used to create methanol, today's economics favour the use of natural … Continue reading
With the ever increasing cost of gasoline, many vehicles now run on the much more economical diesel fuel. However, with the growing push toward more environmentally friendly fuels for vehicles, are their any viable alternatives for diesel vehicle owners other than diesel fuel? Indeed there is and Biodiesel is making a big … Continue reading
Ethanol, (also known as grain alcohol because it is made most often with corn) is probably the most well known alternative fuel in the world today as it has been around for many years. Using ethanol as an alternative fuel is a great way to shave your gasoline costs and help the environment and our farmers too. As … Continue reading