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A $2.5 million dollar grant from the Florida Renewable Energy Grants Program will allow Central Florida’s public bus system, Lynx, to power its 290 diesel-powered buses with a greener biodiesel blended fuel instead. The monies will be used to construct a blending station that will produce a fuel comprised of 80 percent regular diesel and 20 percent organically derived oil. The blending process will reduce Lynx’s consumption of diesel fuel by 800,000 gallons on an annual basis.

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Original post by shamit

I think my FEH is a nail magnet, just picked up my 3rd flat in as many months! - this time a big bolt lodged itself into the front left tire and found out that the tire is un-repairable (discount tire co.). They have the original continental tire for $130. I have 25K on the original tires and they are still in good shape so I′ll probably buy the new one for now.
Does the original warranty cover this at all? Maybe I can reclaim some of that $130? -

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Reassortment of the influenza A virus occurs frequently throughout its evolutionary history, according to a new study in PLoS Pathogens. The researchers found that the severe influenza epidemics of 1947 and 1951 were caused by genetic reassortment events in which two human influenza viruses of the same H1N1 strain exchanged genetic material, producing a new hybrid virus in both cases. …

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Various games are popular among the sports and adventure enthusiasts around the world. Any game that tries your physical power, specific skills, and stamina is worthy of being called a challenging pur…

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Cheap, common fuel cell vehicles by 2030

Reasonably priced fuel cell vehicles should be available by 2015 and become cheap and common around 2030 according Nabil Kassem, professor at Stockholm’s Royal Institute of Technology (KTH).

According to AutoBlogGreen, “Prof. Kassem stated that fuel cells are the most promising technology for our energy future, a future some call the Hydrogen Society. He not only envisions hydrogen in cars, but believes that fuel cells will have applications in micro power plants, household appliances, and in heating and air conditioning units. On the issue of cost, Kassem said that the moment hydrogen starts being produced on a large scale, it will become cost competitive. How will we obtain it? Kassem referred to a Japanese project that wants to create “oceanic gardens″ where solar energy would be used to create electricity and then hydrogen.”

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PROSPECT — The Town Council soon will decide whether veterans, senior citizens and the owners of hybrid cars should get a break on their taxes.

Original post by george_douglas@nrel.gov (George Douglas)

Will VW bring a Golf diesel hybrid to America?

VW has been a little wishy-washy regarding VW hybrid vehicles, but all of that might finally be over. According to numerous reports, VW has virtually committed to a new 70 mpg Golf Diesel hybrid, which is supposed to debut next week at the Geneva Auto Show. Until then, however, there are few details about the vehicle or about the potential of seeing this hybrid in the US.

Regardless, the competition in the hybrid vehicles segment is really heating up and around 2010, hybrids are going to become a major driver of the auto industry.

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The art, culture and lifestyle of ancient and medieval India is best reveled through miniature paintings. The penchant for religion, divinity and regal aristocracy is ostentatiously illustrated in the…

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Coming to America in late 2009?

In the third quarter of 2009, Mercedes-Benz is planning to begin selling the lithium-powered Mercedes 𔗈 hybrid vehicle. The 3.5 liter ͢ gasoline electric hybrid should achieve almost 30 mpg, and it could be the first mass-produced lithium-powered hybrid.

Sometime thereafter, Mercedes will also launch a lithium powered diesel hybrid, the 𔕤 Bluetec hybrid, a 2.2 liter twin-turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel hybrid that is expected to achieve more than 43 mpg.

According to AutoWeek, Mercedes-Benz has will control the thermodynamics of lithium “by integrating the lithium-ion batteries directly into the cooling system of the car to allow them to operate at an optimum temperature of between 59 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Mercedes says it has been working on the underlying technology since 1992, creating 25 patents in the process.

“What we have here is a groundbreaking key technology that is going to be a decisive factor for the future success of the automotive industry,” says Thomas Weber, head of Mercedes-Benz research and development.”

Mercedes - the future king of hybrid cars?

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Nutritional Supplements are nothing new. Infact all the food that we eat has nutritional content in them. Nutritional supplements are food in a concentrated forms designed to give benefit of eating a …

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With the RTA RTA implementing several projects aimed at reducing the pollution levels in the emirate, senior officials of the Public Transport Agency told Khaleej Times that they would be operating hybrid buses in the emirate after tests and inspections in three years time.

Original post by george_douglas@nrel.gov (George Douglas)

The best green car

Consumer Reports has picked the Toyota Prius as its Top Green Car for 2008. Any Top Pick is determined by road tests, safety and reliability.

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If you remember hearing something about generous tax breaks for hybrid cars and trucks, pay close attention to what you′re buying.

Original post by george_douglas@nrel.gov (George Douglas)