Category | Vehicle Technology

Do you have Gas?

Posted on 08 September 2008

Not that kind. Let’s get an actual definition of Compressed Natural Gas. According to Wikipedia:
“Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline (petrol), diesel, or propane fuel. It is considered by some to be a more environmentally “clean” alternative to those fuels, although it produces greenhouse gases, and it is [...]

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SAAB + Ethanol = Future

Posted on 08 September 2008

So, we have heard the buzz surrounding this car. 440 horsepower, twin turbo…sounds like your average sports car right? Well, sort of. It is a great looking sports car, here look for yourself.

But something is different about this car. It is completely run on Ethanol. Yes, that is right, E-100. [...]

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X Marks the Spot for $10 Million

Posted on 07 September 2008

The X-Prize started nothing less than a revolution in the development of new thinking on going into outer space, and now it’s back.  With the X-Prize Foundation’s third contest, it aims to push vehicle efficiency as far as it’s ever gone.  Imagine a world where cars can go 100 miles on each gallon of gasoline [...]

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Pickens Plan

Posted on 07 September 2008

We personally want to share this video with you again because this plan is phenomenal.
This gentleman has the same thoughts that we do.  The main being collaboration.  We as a society can do anything, if we were all on the same page.  We want to personally thank Mitch Miller for the insight and reference for [...]

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Vehicle Fuel: $1.50 Per Gallon

Posted on 07 September 2008

The key component of this post’s title is fuel, and we are definitely not talking about gasoline.
Here’s the car: The Honda Civic GX
If you don’t want to click on the link, then we’ll just tell you that it is a compressed natural gas car (CNG).  What is the main benefit to this alternative fuel?  It can [...]

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A 2-Wheel Quick Fix For Gas

Posted on 05 September 2008

Gas prices are still stupid, right?  We know you want to liberate yourself but aren’t quite sure how to do it.  Well, the vehicle highlighted in this post won’t be for everyone, yet it does put a smile on our faces.  Here are the requirements:
1. Less than 50 miles driving per day.
2. No need to [...]

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Green Energy Ehtanol Plant

Posted on 03 September 2008

For those that don’t know, the newer generation Ethanol plants are quite a production to see.  We know what you are saying…”You just did a post that said that Ethanol may not be the answer to the fuel cost.”  We do agree with you, but green is green, and we feel we need to give [...]

MPG = GPM?

Posted on 02 September 2008

Just something to spark a discussion
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Ethanol vs. Regular Gasoline MPG

Posted on 02 September 2008

SB:   Thanks for the comment.  For anyone who is considering leaving comments, we encourage them, we like to think about different perspectives, and we also like doing homework.
We tend to agree with you.  We also have someone in the Ethanol business, and he suggests that different blends tend to be more efficient.  Somtimes it takes [...]

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22 MPG in 2005 GMC Sierra

Posted on 31 August 2008

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdNVy2dJhzw]Our first actual made video…  Proof!
Take a Stand

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