Posted: August 10th, 2010 | Author: Daniel Georges | Filed under: Science | Tags: Azotobacter vinelandii, Cars, Eco, EcoMotors, Emissions, Environment, fuel, positive | No Comments »
It is a well known fact that plants can turn that awful planet destroying carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide into much more useful things. It is a shame that even the greatest bonsai masters haven’t managed to find a way of growing small plants in our exhausts.
Silliness aside, scientists have found an enzyme found in the roots of many plants, like soy beans for example, can actually take the carbon around it and string them together into very basic molecules (propane in this case). This could mean that in a few years your car will use its own emissions, plus emissions around it to make more fuel.
While the enzyme, named Azotobacter vinelandii, does sound like a miracle cure for most of the words oil problems, scientist’s believe it is still may years of any practical use. Mix this with some of that EcoMotors tech, and we might be getting a hell of a lot of miles per gallon.
Via [EcoGeek]
Posted: July 13th, 2010 | Author: Daniel Georges | Filed under: Technology | Tags: Biil Gates, Combustion Engine, Eco, EcoMotors, Environment, Invest, Opoc | 1 Comment »
The general belief is that pure combustion engines are on the way out and hybrid engines are on the way in. EcoMotors doesn’t believe that is true with their research and development in opposed piston-opposed cylinder engine technology, or Opoc.
EcoMotors are working on getting 50% better efficiency out of good ol gasoline, while using 50% less parts then current combustion engines. Basically, they will cost less to build, be easier to repair and maintain while using a lot less fuel. When you consider the complexity and price of current hybrid and pure electronic tech this makes a lot of sense. Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates agrees and is investing in EcoMotors.
This tech can ultimately shrink the carbon footprint of poor countries that rely on cheap gasoline for getting around and generating electricity. Once again Bill Gates shows his true genius in making the world a better place.
Via [LeftLane News]
Posted: June 25th, 2010 | Author: Daniel Georges | Filed under: Technology | Tags: Airliner, Christian Hugues, Eco, Fuel Economy, Minx, Paris Green Air Show, Wing Tip | No Comments »
At a recent Paris Green Air Show aeronautics teacher Christian Hugues has shown what he believes is a breakthrough in aircraft fuel economy. His invention is called the Minx wing tip and is capable of increasing an aircraft’s fuel economy by a possible 6%.
The tip works by preventing drag that is usually caused by airstream trying to curl around the wing tips. The Minx replaces the tips on airliners (aircraft’s that fly at at least mach 0.8) making the airflow come off smoother, ultimately reducing drag.
All of it is theoritical at the moment, but considering a typical Boeing 747 uses 4 litres of fuel a second, a saving of 6% becomes a very big number. Lets hope it becomes fact sooner, using less fuel is a win for everybody.
Via [Gizmag]
It is a well known fact that plants can turn that awful planet destroying carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide into much more useful things. It is a shame that even the greatest bonsai masters haven’t managed to find a way of growing small plants in our exhausts.
