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    Japanese Wacol company recycles bras for solid fuel

    Posted on August 25, 2009 by shilpa

    I cannot understand the complete logic behind this but in Japan, an underwear manufacturer Wacol launched a bra recycling campaign. They collected bags and bags and bags of them to – yeah, to create solid fuel. I don’t know how … Continue reading3 →

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    Indian company to convert waste in eco-friendly fuel pellets

    Posted on July 28, 2009 by shilpa

    A company in the western state of Gujarat, Ahmedabad Municipal plans to use new Rs 50 crore waste conversion project to obtain carbon credits. They signed a contract with Japanese integrated waste management company Creative for a $10.4 million project … Continue reading3 →

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    Carbon dioxide as an alternate source of fuel

    Posted on June 30, 2009 by shilpa

    Various experiments, programs and tests are being carried out daily for alternative sources of energy. One company in Florida finally came to a conclusion that carbon dioxide can be used to MAKE fuel rather than be the curse. Algenol Biofuels … Continue reading3 →

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    Flight uses partial fuel of fruit oil to cut carbon emissions

    Posted on June 3, 2009 by shilpa

    Air travel is such a common thing these days and that could also be another reason to why our environment is so messed up and greasy. To save the trouble, the Air New Zealand Boeing 747-400 partially fuelled itself by … Continue reading3 →

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    Federal Motor Transport Authority awards BMW/MINI in reduction of fuel consumption

    Posted on March 2, 2009 by shilpa

    The Federal Motor Transport Authority has declared that BMW and MINI lead the way in the reduction of fuel consumption than any other German cars. The report shows that newly registered cars under these premium brands in Germany in 2008 … Continue reading3 →

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    Energetically Autonomous Tactical Robot that fuels itself with biomass

    Posted on February 17, 2009 by shilpa

    Robotic Technology has introduced a new Unmanned Ground Vehicle called the Energetically Autonomous Tactical Robot that fuels itself on biomass. This robot, researchers estimate, needs just 150 pounds of vegetation to be able to go 100 miles. There are sensors … Continue reading3 →

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    MIT launches fuel friendly GenShocks shock absorber

    Posted on February 12, 2009 by shilpa

    MIT has introduced something that is going to be loved by economical, speed loving people. The GenShocks is a shock absorber for vehicles that can help increase fuel efficiency up to 10 per cent. It uses an active hydraulic system … Continue reading3 →

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    Scientists plan for making fuel from sun, water, carbon dioxide and nanotechnology

    Posted on February 9, 2009 by deepa

    I like scientists. They have a way of bringing so many alternatives to make life on earth a comfortable option. A bunch of scientists from the Pennsylvania State University have apparently come up with a way of making fuel by … Continue reading3 →

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    Unwanted human fat turns into most-wanted fuel to power vehicles

    Posted on December 23, 2008 by deepa

    ‘One man’s junk is other man’s treasure’ Excuse me for repeating this adage again, but I couldn’t describe this news any better. However re-read it as one man’s fat is other man’s fuel and it will make more sense. Most … Continue reading3 →

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    Eco-gift: Vaccum Engine Car toys with alternative fuel

    Posted on December 22, 2008 by deepa

    If the engineer inside you is toying to work on some noteworthy object over the weekend, or you simply want to buy an out-of-the-ordinary gift for your smart teen, then Vaccum Engine Car is the thing. Japanese hobby kit maker, … Continue reading3 →

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