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Alternative energy folks should be smiling as gas expected to soar in cost: The U.S. government is preparing American drivers for $4 gasoline this spring. Meanwhile crude oil prices seem to be settled into a range just above $100/barrel. As long as the U.S. dollar stays weak and demand for oil doesn't drop considerably, there's no reason to expect lower oil prices....; Tags: U.S., Alternative Energy, Gasoline, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2008-04-09
What's good for GM 'may' be good for the country: What's good for GM 'may' be good for the countryVaporwareGM is getting headlines now. That's all they want or care for. They simply do not believe that they should have to change for anyone.zero-TAIL PIPE emissonsZero-emissions makes it sound like you expect to get something from nothing, and...; Tags: lithium ion battery, gasoline, fossil fuel, General Motors Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-01-11
All American vehicles more fuel-efficient? Not likely: All American vehicles more fuel-efficient? Not likelyFourth rail[i]One key proposed change in this bill: more fuel-efficient cars and light trucks in America by 2020.[/i]Sort of like reforming Social Security -- always set the objective far enough out that it has no real effect.Face it: gasoline is like Social Security:...; Tags: Business intelligence, Honda Civic, gasoline, knowledge management, environmental; Discussion threads 2007-12-06
gasoline is so yesterday, what's on tomorrow's menu?: Gasoline is so yesterday, what's on tomorrow's menu?So how is diesel different.Diesel, Bio, its all the same. If biofuels are just a way to stretch our, not "limited gasoline supply" but out limited petroleum supply then diesel is not any kind of answer.Further what does biofuel get us? How much...; Tags: Ethanol, biodiesel, corn, gasoline; Discussion threads 2007-12-03
gasoline is so yesterday, what's on tomorrow's menu?: We've blogged here in the past how Europe is already heavily into diesel which is more efficient for running vehicles than gasoline, and now can be burned with less pollution. My blog partner here just recently blogged about the problems the corn/ethanol folks are facing. Corn or sugar...; Tags: Gasoline, Biodiesel, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2007-12-02

Environmental pollution increases crime rate?: Is there a link between pollution and higher crime rates? An article published in The Journal of Economic Analysis theorizes that lead contamination increases crime and violence. The author based her theory on known effects of lead on children and their behavior. She also says the major souirce...; Tags: Pollution, Gasoline, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2007-10-22
Hydrogen power on the go: Hydrogen power on the goFuel cells used in aircraftSimilar fuel cell technology has been used in manned aircraft!http://www.bizorigin.com/2007/fuel-cell-new-frontiersSodium Hydride?!?Are these guys insane? When you had water to Sodium Hydride you get hydrogen, heat and sodium hydroxide. Yeah, lets just release lots of hydrogen gas combined with heat and leave liquid...; Tags: gasoline, fuel cell technology, Lye, global warming, hydrogen; Discussion threads 2007-07-27
GasPrices (widget): GasPrices displays the average price of gasoline and diesel fuel for your area. Prices are in US dollars per gallon. Data is retreived from AAA.com. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Gasoline, Fuel, Data; Software downloads 2007-07-10
TechNet Summit: Going for green tech: TechNet Summit: Going for green techUsing nuclear to create fossil fuelsWe could use nculear energy combined with our abundant coal supplies to create synthetic oil and natural gas with the well-known Fischer-Tropsch synethesis process, and stop importing oil completely while reducing CO2 emissions.Not unless they can do it reliably with...; Tags: green technology, fission, Microsoft TechNet, alcohol, gasoline, Brazilian; Discussion threads 2006-11-16
Toyota branches out into ethanol: Toyota branches out into ethanol50 Km per hour!The I-Unit, a four-wheeled vehicle displayed at the technology center, can go 50 kilometers per hour.Wow, 50 kilometers per hour! That is the fastest horseless buggy that I have ever seen.In all seriousness, maybe a little bit more context should be provided...; Tags: Business intelligence, Ethanol, General Motors Corp., knowledge management, Mph, gasoline, Toyota Motor Corp., kilometer; Discussion threads 2006-10-10
Second-fastest sports car runs on batteries: Second-fastest sports car runs on batteriesElectric CarsPerhaps we need to develop a "third rail" system on the highway, similar to what the subways use underground."But the problem is the cost"And capitalism is the solution. Let free markets reign.Whatever they do, just make sure...that Sony doesn't make the batteries for...; Tags: Engineering, battery, thermodynamics, gasoline; Discussion threads 2006-09-26
News Corp. to release TV/films for download (protected by MS-DRM): News Corp. to release TV/films for download (protected by MS-DRM)What's wrong?Media executive: “Look! We will be releasing more TV shows through iTunes, under Apple’s DRM!”Consumer: “Lose the DRM!”Media executive: “Look! We will be allowing users to download movies onto their computers using DRM!”Consumer: “Lose the DRM!”Media executive: “Look! will be...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, News Corp., gasoline, digital-rights management; Discussion threads 2006-08-14
Hybrid-car tinkerers scoff at no-plug-in rule: Hybrid-car tinkerers scoff at no-plug-in ruleMaybe it's not a good idea to......reprint the cover story of the NY times technology section. Don't get me wrong; I'm all for disseminating information, but usually when articles are reprinted, it's not the verbatim copy of a main article of another publication.AlternativesIt's...; Tags: Engineering, Electric-car, Oil Prices, battery, BTU, gasoline, Toyota Motor Corp.; Discussion threads 2005-04-05
Good news for open source - eventually. Microsoft's draft license rejected: Good news for open source - eventually. Microsoft's draft license rejectedAfter watching "Modern Marvels:Gasoline" and seeing "Robots"I conclude that Microsoft is StandardOil, and Windows is Kerosine. Linux is the Gasoline that will run the future.And the evil company that wants to get rid of parts to force people to...; Tags: Operating systems, open source, Microsoft Corp., operating system, John D. Rockefeller, gasoline; Discussion threads 2005-03-21
Open-sourcing accelerates Open-Xchange development: Open-sourcing accelerates Open-Xchange developmentAh, another wanna be clone of MS.Yes sir, open source is just sooooo innovative. NOT!!!Erm fact checker missed one thereProbably don't need to say it, but FreeBSD doesn't count as a Linux distribution. That line should read: Five of the major Linux distributions and...; Tags: Linux, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Groupware, clone, Microsoft Corp., gasoline, Open-sourcing, Open-Xchange; Discussion threads 2004-10-07
Bush: Broadband for the people by 2007: Bush: Broadband for the people by 2007HYDROGEN alternative is a crock of poop - we already use Hydrogen!Why bother with Fuel Cells - just run the damn cars we already own on Hydrogen. Every car on the road today can be easily converted to hydrogen, most for less than $100...; Tags: Network technology, phone line, gasoline, hydrogen, broadband; Discussion threads 2004-04-26

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How artificial is the crude oil price? Have we passed peak oil?: Here's a map that purports to show how much oil there is in North America and that the supply far exceeds the demand. This website argues greed is driving the high oil price, not shortage. Wait a minute, isn't greed the heart and soul of a free makret...; Tags: Oil, Petroleum, Clean Technology, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2008-05-11
Don't insulate, Nansulate, says Florida cleantech company: Don't insulate, Nansulate, says Florida cleantech companywhat about other uses e.g. Space Shuttle, airplanes, etc?If this stuff is so good NASA should be buying it by the bucket to insulate their flight vehicles including the Back To The Moon Lander.What about Boeing using it for airplanes instead of whatever they...; Tags: Nansulate, R-Value, cleantech company, clean technology; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
Oil's superspike may make telecommuting the norm: Oil's superspike may make telecommuting the normUnlike the Music Industry - Never heard of "oil payola"Superspike? Really. It's interesting that we have so much of the stuff that why don't the companies start paying us to use their fuel? I guess that would probably be "illegal" at...; Tags: Gas Prices, telecommuting; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
How elastic is health care demand?: A New York Times feature on the difficulty insured patients are having with health care costs begs an obvious question. How elastic is health care demand? (Comedian Soupy Sales, born Milton Supman,Â turned 82 in January.) The idea of price elasticity is essential to making...; Tags: Health Care, Emergency Medicine, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-05