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Lufthansa ends biofuel trial with flight to US
German airline Lufthansa will conclude its six-month biofuel trial with a transatlantic flight today between Frankfurt and Washington DC.
Christmas waste could make enough biofuel to run a bus for 18 million km
Still clearing up after Christmas? According to research by scientists at Imperial College London, if all the UK’s discarded wrapping paper and Christmas cards were turned into biofuel, it could run a bus for 18 million km.
Thai Airways to make first biofuel-powered passenger flight
Thai Airways International will become the first airline in Asia to make a biofuel-powered passenger flight tomorrow.
Feature: An innovative approach to a hydrogen economy
Niche markets are making a big impact in the development of a hydrogen economy, according to Stewart Dow, packaged energy manager at BOC.
Maersk and US Navy to collaborate on biofuel tests
Shipping giant Maersk has announced plans to collaborate with the US Navy on the development of algae-based biofuel.
US drives hydrogen fuel cell vehicles forward with $7 million investment
The US Department of Energy is investing $7 million in four projects aimed at advancing hydrogen storage technologies for use in fuel cell vehicles.
California confirms plans to regulate cars emissions and boost electric vehicles
California’s air quality regulator, the Air Resources Board, has confirmed its plans to introduce new limits to greenhouse gas emissions from cars and put 1.4 million electric, plug-in and hydrogen cars on the road.
US Navy places record order for advanced biofuels
The US Navy has placed a record order for 450,000 gallons of advanced renewable biofuel with Dynamic Fuels.
Tokyo Motor Show accelerates green automotives
The Tokyo Motor Show opened yesterday with a strong emphasis on ‘green’ fuel efficient vehicles from many manufacturers.
US can’t wait to introduce stronger fuel efficiency standards
The US Department of Transportation and Environmental Protection Agency yesterday announced new, stronger fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and light trucks that they say “can’t wait”.