Petrol
Petrol engines emit less particulates (soot) than diesel engines but sourcing these fossil-based fuels is increasingly scarce, environmentally-damaging and dangerous. However, experts expect the market for internal combustion engines will continue to grow for at least another 30 years (from 2011). Combustion engines can be made more efficient through better lubricants, additives, fuel-blends and flexi-fuel (i.e. biofuel or LPG) lightweight materials and clever turbo-charging. [ICE Diagram courtesy of http://www.schwabenkart.de]
Submitted by Infineum on 29 July, 2011 - 14:07
The Infineum team in Oxfordshire is at the cutting edge of some of the major developments in fuel economy for ICE vehicles, in Europe – and indeed the world. More...
Submitted by Infineum on 26 July, 2011 - 08:39
Infineum supplies complex chemical additives for technologies that use fossil fuels – sort of cleantech lubricant additives! More...
Submitted by Infineum on 24 July, 2011 - 09:42
Infineum International Ltd. is a world leader in the formulation, manufacturing and marketing of petroleum additives for lubricants and fuels. Established in January 1999, Infineum is a joint venture of two of the most venerable names in lubricants and fuels, ExxonMobil and Shell. We number among our customers many of the world’s most recognised consumer brands. More...
Submitted by Infineum on 24 July, 2011 - 09:35
Infineum is delighted to be associated with the Bridgestone 2011 Eco-Rally. More...
Submitted by Lotus on 9 July, 2011 - 20:52
The Exige 270E Tri-fuel, could be the forefather of a new generation of conventionally driven cars that have the potential to be environmentally-neutral. It is the most powerful road version yet of the Exige and it runs on any mixture of gasoline, methanol and bio-ethanol. For the Oxford to London Eco-Rally it will be powered by a blend of waste wine and cheese whey.
Submitted by ITM Power PLC on 4 July, 2010 - 11:54
ITM Power's specially adapted Ford Focus is an example of how conventioanl engines can be fuelled on 'Green Hydrogen'. This can be produced anywhere using only water and renewable electricity using ITM’s world-beating electrolyser technology.
Submitted by ITM Power PLC on 28 June, 2010 - 16:11
ITM's electrolyser and fuel cell technologies have the potential to become the cornerstones of a future hydrogen economy based on 'green' hydrogen. Their hydrogen systems are able to convert renewable energy to a clean fuel, that can be indefinitely stored for use in transport, residential and industrial applications.
Submitted by Alex Hartley on 23 June, 2010 - 14:07
Leading geophysicists predict that peak-oil is either currently occuring, or will have occured by 2015. Meanwhile, demand for oil continues to increase at an extraordinairy rate, with increasingly negative social and ecological consequences. Are you ready to switch?
Biofuels
7% (30 votes)
Electric
40% (167 votes)
Hydrogen
41% (173 votes)
Petrol
3% (14 votes)
Diesel
6% (24 votes)
Other
3% (14 votes)
Total votes: 422
Submitted by Revolve_Staff on 12 January, 2010 - 18:45
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Submitted by MikeWhelan on 15 June, 2009 - 08:00
Over half of cars are running low on oil, with one in five dangerously low. Hence the need for a dedicated national road-show promoting basic car maintenance tasks like checking the oil - coming to a shopping centre near you.
