Nov
16
Biodiesel From Algae
November 16, 2007 | 1 Comment
Although there are many different ways being experimented with to make biodiesel, algae is one of the most promising production sources for biodiesel. Although algae is by no means a new way to create biodiesel, with the current oil crisis going on in the world it is important for companies to look into new ways […]
Nov
14
Tyre Disposal and Recycling
November 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment
It is now standard practice for tyre retailers to impose a tyre
disposal charge when you change your tyres, which tends typically to be
about £1.00 a tyre. You may wonder why you have to pay this charge -
after all tyre disposal charges have not always been the norm.
The real answer to this question is that it […]
Nov
12
Buying your lpg car on ebay…? Pt. 2 of 3
November 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment
In this second instalment I want to look at just how you track down your perfect car on ebay - what your options are and how you can make the whole process more efficient.
As I’ve said previously - ebay is now one of the biggest auto markets online and really is just as good a […]
Nov
10
World’s Top 10 Fuel Efficient Cars
November 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The world is worried about depleting fuel reserves. Research is on the
fast track to find alternative fuel. People need transportation which
means increased consumption of fuel. With economy booming in many
nations more and more people are buying cars.
In 2007 the US car buyer is making fuel efficacy a prime concern when
buying a car. Cars are ranked […]
Nov
9
Understanding the Carbon Footprint and How It Affects the Environment
November 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment
First of all, the term carbon footprint refers to a measurement of greenhouse gases released by human activities based on the amount of carbon dioxide units that is produced. This helps scientists and government decision makers gauge how severe a particular human activity affects the environment by contributing to the so-called Greenhouse Effect.
You can compute […]
Nov
7
Buying your lpg car on ebay…? Pt. 1
November 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment
This post is the first of a series of three in which I’ll comment o nthe ever increasing trend of buying through ebay. Traditionally the home of the stamp collector, electronics buyer etc.. ebay is now selling more cars than ever before (including more than most specialist car classified sites) and a higher than ever […]
Nov
6
The Social Cost of Automotive Fuels (LPG, Diesel, Petrol)
November 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment
We aim to give some insight into the financial and economical cost to society as a direct result of exhaust emissions from Petrol, Diesel and LPG engines. The financial costs are calculated based on city population sizes in the UK, and grams of pollutants emitted per 1000km travelled by each automotive vehicle fuel type. These […]
Nov
6
What Does the Term Carbon Offset Mean Exactly?
November 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The term carbon offset means that you attempt to mitigate or reduce the effects of your emission of greenhouse gases by trying to do other activities which may have an equivalent value. For example, you might attempt to mitigate your carbon footprint or amount of carbon dioxide that you are responsible for producing because you […]
Nov
6
Buying a used car using the Web
November 6, 2007 | 1 Comment
When it comes to buying a used car there is nowhere better than the internet to help you get started. There are a huge amount of websites where sellers list their cars along with photos and detailed descriptions and this is the easiest and quickest way to find the car of your dreams. However when […]
Nov
5
For more lpg news and stories..
November 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Have a look at Colin’s blog - an excellent guide to low carbon lifeforms!
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