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Quickpost: Using biofuels to power electric cars?

Drew — Fri, 08 May 2009 17:20:41 +0000

Here is an interesting article about the efficiency of converting biomass into liquid fuel, vs using it to generate electricity for EVs. http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2009/05/biofuels-can-power-more-miles-if-used-to-charge-batteries.ars

Quickpost: The US Smart Grid

Drew — Mon, 04 May 2009 23:43:08 +0000

Take a alook at this video about plans for a US “Smart Grid”

Quickpost: Chrysler ENVI video

Drew — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:06:20 +0000

This video demos the latest developments from Chrysler in their electric vehicle hybrid R&D. I have to say I agree that a hybrid with secondary gas engine (rather than electric as secondary) is the next step in hybrid evolution.

Also, check out the Chrysler ENVI site for another overview. ENVI Site and More about the ENVI Fleet

Quickpost: Advanced SVO/WVO filter setup

Drew — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 05:33:24 +0000

Check out this advanced SVO filer setup on youtube. This guy uses two 55 gal drums and six (6) filters! I like the site level idea.

Quickpost: Best SVO conversion engines

Drew — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:36:45 +0000

Will your engine work with SVO? Take a look at this post on the best SVO engines.

http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/voconversionbasics/vpost?id=3208523&pid=30965449#post30965449

Quickpost: Biodiesel and SVO forums

Drew — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:39:18 +0000

I am going to try and make quick posts about things I find on the net. That way I can remember the info and you the reader can check out the info!

These forums look like a really cool source for biodiesel and SVO discussion!

http://biodiesel.infopop.cc/eve/forums