Archives: Alternative Fuels

Here’s what we know about the development of trains powered by human waste: Concept: Engineers are working on trains fueled by biomethane, a gas produced through the breakdown of organic materials like sewage sludge, food scraps, and animal manure. Project: Ultra Light Rail Partners in the UK is leading this initiative with their BioUltra train design. Technology: Biomethane is converted into electricity • Read More »

By Guest Blogger Ali Lawrence For decades, we’ve heard about the promise of the electric car. These cars don’t produce any tailpipe emissions, they’re less expensive (they cost about one-third or one-quarter less per mile than their gas-guzzling counterparts), and you can fill them up at home. On top of that, they’re practically silent, meaning • Read More »

Fred Robinson has been converting vehicles to run on alternative fuels for 30 years and his son, Tai a bit shorter of a timeframe. But, one thing is for certain is that they’ve both gone out on quite a limb promoting alt fuel vehicles to the public. The owners of Intergalactic Hydrogen have created a • Read More »

Propane conversion kits have gotten a lot of attention lately as gasoline prices still hover in the $4 per gallon range. With propane selling between $2 and $2.70 per gallon, depending upon the part of the country you’re in, many motorists have taken to converting their cars to this relatively inexpensive fuel. But, more so • Read More »

Hydrogen, ethanol, electric and air cars, the media has covered many alternative fuel vehicles in recent months due to rising oil and gas prices. But, one alternative fuel that hasn’t gotten much attention is the use of liquid anhydrous ammonia (NH3). Liquid ammonia burns inside internal combustion engines without any CO2 emissions. Ammonia is one • Read More »