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LPG converted vehicle sales increase as fuel prices continue to rise

According to the latest LPG (liquid petroleum gas) vehicle sales figures from Proton, an increasing number of British motorists are opting out of the volatile petrol car market. The only manufacturer in the UK market to offer an LPG ready car at no extra conversion cost to the motorist, Proton has seen a 375% uplift in sales of its GEN-2 ecoLogic in one month alone – making Proton one of the few manufacturers to increase their sales (2.3%) in Ma... [more]

Volvo plug-in electrical hybrids in production by 2012

A Volvo Cars joint project with Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall is prompting the production of battery-powered Volvos featuring plug-in hybrid technology as early as 2012. Volvo Cars continues to focus heavily on advanced green technology and is now taking yet another major step forward in keeping with the company's over-riding vision - DRIVe Towards Zero. "There is no doubt that the environmental issue is at the very top of Volvo Cars' pr... [more]

The vast cost savings on fuel are a compelling reason for businesses to consider LPG for fleet vehicles

The Hospital Group offers its patients a door to door chauffeur service to help reduce the stress of surgery. With 15 clinics in the UK, each of the 12 vehicles in its fleet cover on average 100,000 miles per year. The provider of cosmetic surgery has replaced its fleet with Proton GEN-2 ecoLogic dual fuel vehicles, dramatically cutting the running costs of its fleet by tens of thousands of pounds a year. The new fleet of Proton GEN-2 ecoLogi... [more]

Biofuels and hydrogen may prove better alternatives to electric vehicles

The Government’s target is an 80% cut in emissions by 2050. Road transportation accounts for nearly 70% of all CO2 emissions from passenger transport. 157 million tonnes of CO2 is produced by the UK transport sector. Business Secretary Peter Mandelson previously announced an offer of £1.3bn in loans from the European Investment Bank to support the ailing car industry in developing new low carbon technology. Top industry experts recently con... [more]

Increased interest in LPG-fuelled vehicles

Drivers using or thinking of using LPG have received a double boost with news just released by the automotive liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplier, Calor. In 2008, 19 new companies joined the LPGA ‘approved installers’ scheme meaning a total of 192 approved installers are now available for drivers to modify their vehicles to run on LPG. In addition over 85 per cent of tested vehicles that had been converted to LPG received an excellent or... [more]

Other Eco fuels news and reviews

Clean, Versatile and Eco-Conscious Fireplaces and Stoves Heat up the Market (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)
The 30th Annual HPBExpo in Orlando Showcases Trends, New Products

Ethanol provides many benefits that regular gasoline doesn't (The Tennessean)
Drivers, boat owners and even home owners with lawn mowers are lining up to buy "100 percent gasoline, no ethanol" at several service stations ("Mechanics, drivers say pure gas beats blended fuels on performance, wear," Feb. 12). Or so we're told.

Solar-powered road signs help in eco-friendly moves (Yorkshire Post Today)
OUTDATED street lights are due to be replaced and solar-powered road signs introduced as part of moves to slash carbon emissions in York by more than 1,000 tonnes. (09/03/2010 13:01:53)

From a recession to a measured resurgence, Telluride endures (Telluride Daily Planet)
If we learned anything about ourselves and about Telluride in 2009, it’s that we, and this town, endure. This last year was defined in simple economic terms for us, and we learned a lesson: Even our sno-globe town isn’t invincible. Our region made difficult financial decisions as revenues that once flowed ebbed. We braced against a recession and swallowed the passings of our friends. But for all ...

Albemarle to Participate in the National Advanced Biofuels Consortium (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Albemarle Corporation , a global developer and manufacturer of innovative catalysts and sustainable clean energy solutions will participate in the National Advanced Biofuels Consortium that will conduct research to develop clean sustainable transportation fuels.

Relevant Links (AllAfrica.com)
Ndikumagenge called on the stakeholders to work hand in hand with CARPE beneficiaries to see that they also develop their structures for better results.

Solar panels: Power that pays for itself (Independent)
Ronald and Wendy Jordan are hoping the latest addition to their Cornish beef farm will be the most exciting yet. It's out in the lush meadows that surround their farm near Lostwithiel, but is unlikely to be grazing with the herd as they've recently installed a solar photovoltaic (PV) panel.

Himachal to get $450-m WB aid to boost eco-friendly growth (Express India)
The World Bank has agreed to sanction $450-million loan for promoting sustainable environmental growth in Himachal Pradesh.

Shell CEO Talks Future of Fuels (Convenience Store News)
March 07, 2010 - SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Seeking to manage expectations for new, alternative energy sources, Royal Dutch Shell's chief executive predicted oil will remain the dominant energy source for decades -- not to mention one that will become more difficult to obtain, and hence more expensive, MarketWatch reported.

Green living with Ed Begley Jr. (CNN)
Actor Ed Begley Jr., best known for his roles in "St. Elsewhere," "The West Wing," and "Best in Show" (he's also twice appeared on "The Simpsons"), is the star of "Living with Ed."