http://mypanda.com/blog The Biodiesel and Alternative Energy Blog Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:25:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have been doing a little research this week regarding alcohol. The purpose is two fold, for both in use to produce biodiesel and for as a gas additive in regular gasoline engines. You can use either methanol or ethanol for making biodiesel, and each has their advantages ... http://mypanda.com/blog/2006/11/17/permit-to-produce-your-own-alcohol-fuel/ I am working on a rather large article that covers an entire county in Iowa, thanks to an email from a visitor, but until then, I found an interesting website that answers a lot of questions I had about biodiesel, such as "Can I use biodiesel in a kerosene heater?" ... http://mypanda.com/blog/2006/11/05/quick-look-at-biodiesel-in-california-and-europe/ First the good news: Largest U.S. biodiesel plant to open in Washington State Orlando International Airport to use biodiesel fuel Decatur Georgia County gives land for biodiesel Now the bad news... While other states are welcoming biodiesel processing plants with open arms, in Harvey, Louisiana, one resident said "In the end we don't need more ... http://mypanda.com/blog/2006/10/28/biodiesel-in-the-news-oct-28-2006/ This is the permanant page for biodiesel related videos. Each will open a new window so you don't lose your place here. * Motorweek Discusses Biodiesel (8 minutes) * Odd video compilation of Daryl Hannah promoting biodiesel (4 min. 38 secs, mediocre quality). She runs biodiesel in an El Camino, ... http://mypanda.com/blog/2006/10/21/must-see-biodiesel-related-videos/ Biodiesel in the news so far this month. This is not an exhaustive list, just what has caught my eye thus far in October 06. The Register has two recent articles, including Ericsson Goes Green and an odd report where a German inventor denies turning cats into biodiesel. Reuters ... http://mypanda.com/blog/2006/10/18/news-link-update/