Archive for March, 2009

More Biodiesel Suppliers Opening Around the Country

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

Services On Alternative Fuel Spreads Out

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute, or the AFVI, is working up a partnership with Clean Energy. And together, they are planning on expanding the range of the vital and most important pieces of information on alternative fuel.

Efforts to actually give out more information on alternative fuel seem to be expanding. One of the latest moves involves the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute, or the AFVI, working up a partnership with Clean Energy. And together, they are planning on expanding the range of the vital and most important pieces of information on such a mentioned topic. According to the groups, they are doing such a thing so as to be able to help consumers  make the right decisions  when it comes to purchasing vehicles.

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Such a move would indeed be quite important and very helpful. You see, because of the huge rise of gas and fuel prices, more and more consumers are struggling to make their budget fit just right. And alternative fuel and alternative fuel vehicles seem to be the very answer to the current problem. And with this, consumers are out in the market looking for the right kind of information regarding such alternatives. Both AFVI and Clean Energy are putting together all the most needed pieces of data with the help from a team of fuel and technology experts in the whole country. It has not been disclosed though if these groups would also be working with other businesses and organizations like Chevrolet performance parts manufacturers, auto accessories crafters, and other groups involved in the industry.

As part of their campaign and move towards providing information on alternative fuel and  alternative fuel vehicles  to the market, the groups would also be providing other services that would provide the much needed education on such matters. The list includes forums that would give other people the chance to talk about the topic as well as get in touch with other peers located not only in their locality and region but also those who are located straight right across the country. Newsletters would also be sent out and a website would also be put up.

Annalloyd Thomason says, "What we are doing is augmenting the core business that we’ve developed during the past two decades. Focused attention on the use of alternative fuels and vehicles that are here today has been a core mission for us. What’s new is that the support from Clean Energy allows us to expand the ways we deliver relevant information to fleets and others. That expansion will be evident during the next several months." Thomason is currently the executive director of AFVI.

Tracy is a 29 year old researcher and writer from Dallas, Texas with extensive experience in writing auto-related articles and covering automotive related events. She is currently a contributing writer for a leading automotive e-zine. Please visit Chevrolet performance parts for more information.

By Tracy Dawson
Published: 10/28/2006

The Norman Transcript – Fuel facts

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Which Alternative Fuel – Vegetable Oil Diesel or Water?

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

Alternative Fuel Vehicle – Gas Saving Tips With Alternative Fuel.

An alternative fuel vehicle is a car that uses an energy source other than fossil fuel. Many people around the world are adversely affected by the recent gasoline price hike. With increasing demand and limited supply, fuel price is expected to go even higher in the near future. Those who are not prepared for it would have to abandon their cars for a different mode of transport. Another option is to adopt alternative fuel for vehicles. This article will share some tips on converting your car to run on alternative energy source.

One alternate fuel source for vehicle is hydrogen gas (H2). H2 is most abundance in the universe. Its has a higher burn rate compared to fossil fuel and is much cleaner and efficient. The properties of hydrogen gas is excellent as an replacement option for conventional gasoline.

To use H2 for cars, you will have to hook up an  electrolysis kit  to the engine. The kit draws electricity from the battery and channel it through water to produce hydrogen gas. This is possible because water is made of 2 parts hydrogen and one part oxygen. To use the full potential of H2, it has to be released into the engine air intake system. By venting it into the engine, it will be mixed with gasoline vapor and burn in the combustion chamber. The enriched mixture will produced a smoother and stronger power output.

By supplementing hydrogen gas for your vehicle, it will reduce the consumption of gasoline for your car. The conversion process can also be done quite easily. Most of the parts needed are available from a hardware store. What you will need is an  instructional guide  that you can buy online.

Author: Will Yap

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With the new stimulus package offering consumers the ability to deduct state and local taxes on new-car purchases, and a variety of tax credits available on hybrid and alternative-fue…   Read more…

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Homemade Biofuel Kits – Save Money

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Homemade Bio Diesel Kits – Do One and Save on the 4$ a Gallon Gas

If you want to  run your own business , make fuel for you’re your own diesel engine or maybe even power your own home then getting your own home bio diesel kit is a pretty good idea.

Biodiesel is easily made from ordinary vegetable cooking oil. You can get this from your kitchen or buy used cooking oils from restaurants. The raw materials used in making your own biodiesel is so accessible that if you have a home bio diesel kit your business would be a hit.

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Some of the major home bio diesel kit providers are:
EZBiodiesel
Biodiesel Technologies – located in New York
Home Biodiesel – located in in California
Utah Biodiesel Supply – in Utah
Free Breeze Energy – international supplier (Canada, Ontario)
BioFuels – supplies in Argentina
GPH-Biodiesel – supplies in Germany.

But if you don’t want to pay 500$ or 1000$ on a kit then you should get yourself a guide that will show you how to make your own kit with less than 150$.

There are three basic types of home bio diesel kits:

Appleseed Processor – this is the most cost effective unit for the common home brewers. This will have the basic parts to make quality biodiesel. It will have a titration kit, some pipes, wash tank, heater, and a steel drum.

Dynadroit Processor – this is a more advanced design for those who want to sell biodiesel. The upgrades would be the cone-bottom tanks, internal heating system and a methanol recovery system.

Ester Machine Biodiesel Kit – this is also an advanced version of the appleseed. This comes fully assembled and it is more compact and while the 1st batch is being heated on this machine the second batch is simultaneously prepared. Definitely for the pros.

Owning one now and starting a business with  this is a good idea  while this idea is still fresh.

Author: Mark Peterson

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So How Do I Make Biodiesel At Home

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

 

Time is Money! Save Both With Biodiesel Kits

When it comes to making your own Biodiesel fuel, time is a primary issue. The process is not immediate and you won’t be able to simply pump fuel into your car anytime you realize your own empty. Biodiesel requires more time, effort and consideration than that. This is when buying biodiesel kits or making one from scratch becomes  a significant decision .

Now this isn’t about separating the boys from the men or seeing who can build the largest processor out of a barrel and some hoses; rather, it’s about how you want to economize your time.

How do i make biodiesel

When you buy biodiesel kits, it’s delivered to your door. The parts are there, the instructions are there and all you have to do it assemble it, gather up the ingredients and follow along with the steps. Since the biodiesel kits typically include several safety precautions already built in, they are a bit more foolproof.

If you do choose to build your own processor, you first have to understand how they operate. After that you can get the necessary parts, build it, test it and hope that the metal screw you were left with at the end is simply an "extra part" The great thing about making one though is that you save a good deal of money and you have the satisfaction of knowing that you built a processor all by yourself.

Buying a Kit – Money Well Spent

If you want to make Biodiesel fuel and you want to make it as hassle-free as possible, kits are definitely the way to go. However, you must be willing to shell out the money. Going for the cheapest kit on the market will only result in a possibly hazardous situation and money poorly spent.

Biodiesel kits range from a couple hundred dollars to several thousand. If you’re budget is around $200, spend $200. If you can afford a $10,000 processor to accommodate your demand for fuel, then spend it. It all depends on how much you want to spend and how much fuel you want to make. Keep in mind, if you only want to spend the bare minimum, build your own kit.

As I mentioned before, kits are fully stocked with safety features and extremely valuable ones at that. These are kits designed by engineers to not only make fuel but to do it in the safest way possible. When shopping around for kits, look for a "closed system" processor. What this means is when the chemical reaction takes place, no fumes escape. This is important because the fumes, if inhaled, can be harmful.

By purchasing a kit, you’re able to avoid the mess, the confusion and the frustration that goes along with building anything from scratch.

You get:

  • A safe product designed by engineers who have your safety in mind.
  • Time. You spend less time building it and more time making the fuel that you need.
  • A ready-made processor that you choose to satisfy your needs.

Biodiesel kits may cost more but in the long run, you’re making a valuable investment that will  save you an enormous amount of time, money and stress …not to mention well-made Biodiesel fuel.

Author: Jack Jacobson

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