What the oil companies don’t want you to know. Were you aware that bio diesel, electric and HHO  technology is not as difficult or expensive as we have been led to believe? If you are reading this article, it is because you are searching for a way to help the environment and lower your auto fuel cost. There is a myth that people aren’t going to rush out and buy eco-friendly fuel efficient cars because of the price. I know there are other reasons  consumers aren’t buying the so-called cars of the future. I think a major drawback is the power we have to give up to save the planet. We love to accelerate. Of course the oil companies know all these things, and that is why most of the car companies, the American one’s in particular, still doesn’t offer a reliable, powerful, and fuel efficient line of automobiles. There is a reason why even imports, with all the talk of being so advanced in hybrid technology, don’t offer anything that gets more than forty MPG. They should be selling cars that get twice that MPG. The technology exits, and it is no where near as expensive as everyone leads us to believe. I have the proof, and I can show you how easy it is to convert your current auto or truck to be environmentally safe and unbelievably fuel efficient. I will give you the facts on three of the most well known conversions, and a source to find out more if you’re interested.

We will begin with biofuels.  

There is a major difference between biofuels and biodiesel .The main difference is that biodiesel with little or no modification needed, can only be used in diesel engines. It is made from soybeans and can be used in its pure form, but it is usually mixed with standard diesel fuel. They do have a few very important aspects that are alike however. Biofuels, such as ethanol are made from corn and other crops. Like biodiesel, biofuels are not only stemming the tide of global warming but helping  support American agriculture. You can’t just dump a few gallons of vegetable oil in your tank however. You will ruin your engine. The conversion is grassroots technology, and for the most part a do it yourself process. Although the government seems to be behind it in theory, I wouldn’t go changing over until you investigate it thoroughly. If you are interested in learning more about homemade biodiesel however, there is a source.

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Homeowners are paying more attention than ever to energy efficiency when renovating, but you do not have to commit to a major renovation to improve the efficiency of your home. In fact, you do not have to renovate at all; small steps toward improved energy efficiency can save you money in the long run while reducing your home’s environmental impact. Here are some renovation-free upgrade ideas that will give you a more energy efficient home:

Look for the Energy Star label when replacing appliances and electronics. The Energy Star certifies that a product complies with precise efficiency guidelines put forth by the Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Department of Energy. The Energy Star qualification can be found on products ranging from light bulbs to kitchen appliances to new homes. Please visit www.energystar.gov to find Energy Star Qualified Products.

Replace incandescent light bulbs in your home with compact fluorescent light bulbs. Replacing incandescent lighting in your home with compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs, is an inexpensive and easy step toward improving the energy efficiency of your home. According to www.energystar.gov, Energy Star CFLs consume around 75% less energy than incandescent ones, and that translates to real energy and money savings over time.

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In January it seems there are two things on almost everybody’s minds: New Year’s resolutions and shopping. These may seem hard to reconcile, but with the growing market of ‘green’ and ethical consumer products, it may actually be possible to combine the two and put your money where your mouth is in terms of those good intentions. Some of the most exciting developments for environmentally aware consumers in 2008 will surely come from a surprising source: motoring and car companies.

If you’re tiring of your current car – but you’re not ready to go totally green and trade it in for walking, then public transport or a bike (cycling, incidentally, is a great way to shift some of the ‘festive plumpness’ that’s often another top January concern) – it’s worth looking into the environmental impacts of various vehicles’ production and manufacture. Find out about the fuel economy and emissions levels of cars before you buy, and you could be doing a big favour to the planet, human health and your bank balance too: obviously, smaller engines with greater efficiency mean you’ll spend less on fuel while producing less harmful CO2.

Climate change has been the hot topic of the year, from dinner tables to boardrooms and from muddy campsites to Westminster and Washington. Even California’s Governor, one Arnold Schwarzenegger, previously seen saving the world from killer robots and Harrier-surfing terrorists, has added his distinctive voice to the lobby for cleaner, greener transport by setting ground-breaking goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the state. He plans to increase the number of hydrogen fuelling stations in California (currently 25) to 200 and create a ‘hydrogen highway’ there by 2010, making it a Mecca for owners of carbon-neutral vehicles like his very own, wildly inefficient and expensive but still hydrogen-powered, ‘green Hummer’.

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We live in a world eager for new resources of energy. But despite the huge progress and development of green energy and renewable resources, we did not yet reach the goal of good fossil fuels replacements.

There are several directions of research for new energy sources, but all of them cannot supply enough energy to make a real change. The real “green” resources are wind, waves, hydro and geothermal power, which are good resources, but certainly not sufficient to supply the demands.

The more promising sources of energy are:

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Biofuels producers are constantly faced with stringent air quality regulations that must be addressed before a plant can be constructed. However, operating producers are becoming more mindful of internal pollutants such as dust that can cause asset degradation and health risks to employees.

Imperial Systems Inc. in Jackson Center, PA has created the Big Round Filter, a dry dust mitigation add-on to serve as a mitigation strategy. The filter works well in ethanol plants for several reasons.

The filter has a self-contained cleaning system that doesn’t require compressed air. It uses a reliable, easy-to-maintain rotating arm. The filter has two inlet options. The tangential inlet is amenable for heavier loading applications such as for a plant’s receiving and grinding areas. The high entry inlet is ideal for lighter loading applications such as distillers dried grains load-out areas. Effective for filtering fine powders and dusts, the Big Round Filter has two sealed bearings and a direct-drive gear box for low maintenance. The units are fabricated into one piece, enabling relatively easy installation.

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