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Tokyo Motor Show 2009: Alternative Fuel to Dominate Auto Industry

Tokyo Motor Show 2009: Alternative Fuel to Dominate Auto Industry

The Tokyo Motor Show 2009 saw a number of new cars, both electric and conventional all vying against each other. What makes this year’s show different is that many companies are already talking about mass producing hydrogen powered cars. Honda president Takanobu Ito revealed that hydrogen powered cars are still a farfetched dream but the future [...]
Can The Jatropha Weed Really Replace The Big Oil?

Can The Jatropha Weed Really Replace The Big Oil?

Many renewable energy sources create news, but this one is unique ie.,it has a decent shot at commercial viability. Oil made from the seeds of the jatropha plant, native to Central America and used for centuries as a hedgerow, has helped to power test flights by Air New Zealand, Japan Airlines and Continental Airlines in the past six weeks. The oil’s [...]