fuelsTransit Breaks RecordsPosted June 2nd, 2008 by elenaA new report by the American Public Transportation Association shows that transit use has increased by 3 percent, and light rail use jumped by 10 percent. To no one’s surprise, high gas prices have triggered the increase. ...read more » GM and Cellulosic EthanolPosted May 9th, 2008 by elenaGeneral Motors linked up with Illinois’ renewable energy company Coskata Inc. in January to produce cellulosic ethanol. Now, with similar intentions, GM is pairing up with Massachusetts-based Mascoma Corp. The two groups will develop ethanol from wood chips, paper sludge and switch grass. ...read more »
Feb. 27, 2008: Regents OK New Bio-fuel Focus at UMCPosted February 27th, 2008 by elenaDue to increased interest, University of Minnesota, Crookston students will now be able to major in bio-fuels and renewable energy technology. Crookston Daily Times Local opposition delays decision on mine, gasification plantPosted January 4th, 2008 by woodburnerFor immediate release: January 4, 2008 Please Contact: Cindy Klein 701-483-2851 Derrick Braaten 701-221-2911 Stark County zoning board votes to table land use change ...read more » July 18, 2007: State Offers Incentives to Hybrid Vehicle BuyersPosted July 18th, 2007 by elenaThe State Treasurer of Illinois developed a rebate program to give residents the incentive to buy fuel-efficient vehicles. The Southern July 17, 2007: VeraSun and Enterprise RentACar to Promote VeraSun FuelPosted July 17th, 2007 by elenaVeraSun and Enterprise are teaming up to promote fuel efficiency in the rental car community. Associated Press Tom DorrPosted April 24th, 2007 by AnonymousTitle: Undersecretary for rural development Company: U.S. Department of Agriculture Date: Ethanol and biodiesel are building out as fast as folks can pour concrete. Cellulosic ethanol is just over the horizon. Wind power is becoming competitive, and solar gets closer every year. This is an extraordinary opportunity." April 11, 2006: Project Energy: Better Fuel Efficiency?Posted April 10th, 2007 by elenaSteve Meyers, an inventor from Golden Valley, Minn., is developing a car engine to help generate energy independence. WCCO (WCCO) Drive wherever, whenever and whatever we want. That's the American way. ...read more » March 19, 2007: Energy Deal with Brazil Raising Eyebrows in MinnesotaPosted March 19th, 2007 by AnonymousA trade deal President Bush signed with Brazil is drawing reaction from supporters of energy independence in Minnesota. MINNESOTA NEWS CONNECTION ...read more » March 13, 2007: Can North Dakota Fuel The Job Needs of Growing Bio-Fuel Industry?Posted March 14th, 2007 by elenaWith ethanol and biodiesel gaining steam, thousands of new jobs are developing in power plants. PRAIRIE NEWS SERVICE Can North Dakota Fuel The Job Needs of Growing Bio-Fuel Industry? ...read more »  |
