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Adam Shake

Adam Shake works in Washington D.C. and spends most of his recreational time hiking and kayaking in Virginia and West Virginia with his wife Laura and their 6 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback, Katahdin. Adam is dedicated to the Environment and maintains a website at www.twilightearth.com

VeraSun, One of USA’s Largest Ethanol Producers, Files Chapter 11

According to a VeraSun press release, a “series of events” had shrunk its liquidity, impairing its ability to invest in production facilities and operate its business.

Florida Locomotives to Begin Running on Biodiesel

Tri-Rail is to start operating 8 of its 10 locomotives on a 99 percent blend of either palm or soil oil biodiesel, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority announced Wednesday.

Is the Ethanol Industy Failing or Flourishing?

Over the last few month’s we’ve seen a tide of News about the ethanol industry and it’s staggering growth, but in just the last few day, it seems as if the tides have turned.

Introducing the New Electric Motorcycle, the GPR-S

A zero emissions street legal Electric Motorcycle for light commuters and motorcycle enthusiast alike, the new GPR-S is an Electric Motorcycle with a 14.2 kilowatt electric drive system.

Wind Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Available in Australia

Better Place, a company that builds electric-vehicle networks powered by renewable energy, is partnering with AGL and Macquarie to build an EV infrastructure in Australia.

Smart ForTwo Car or the White House - Which do Tourists Prefer?

I work on Pennsylvania Ave. in Washington D.C., near the White House. Sometimes, when the weather is crisp and the sun is out, I like to step outside and take in the air for a moment. This morning was no different, except for one thing.

Fiat’s Concept Bugster Buggy Spreads its Legs in Brazil

Fiat’s new concept buggy, the Bugster, with what I would call an Eco Green paint job, is going to be making its world debut at the Sao Paulo Motor show in Brazil between October 30th and November 10th.

Iowa’s Ethanol Plants Create 15 Percent of its Emissions

The Desmoines Register reported the other day that Iowa’s ethanol plants contributed to 15 Percent, or 7.6 million metric tons to a total 52 million metric tons of greenhouse-gas emissions.

U.S. Unable to Meet EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standards?

The EPA, through its Renewable Fuel Standards program, has set a pretty idealist goal for the introduction of cellulosic biofuels, and many are wondering if the goal will be able to be met.

The “E”: Mini’s New Electric Car

The BMW Group is about to become the first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of nearly 500 all electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic.

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