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It's Oil but not as We Know It
Fossil fuels are a finite commodity. We all know it and yet crude oil is still the standard basis for what makes transport possible the world over. Nevertheless, over the past few years alternatives have been given much attention due to climate change, pollution, rising oil prices, the need for agriculture to diversify, and other issues.
This lens will bring together the intricacies of bio diesel, i.e. the pros and cons, current thinking, ways to make bio diesel yourself, news, events and resources.
So come back regularly and see the updates.
Right at the bottom are links to my other lenses on the subject.
Bio Diesel on the Water
Earthrace - Around the World on Bio Diesel
NEW START DATE FOR THE RACE HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED (see below)Earthrace is a futuristic power trimaran, designed by Craig Loomes Yacht Design in New Zealand. It was conceived and built in order to promote bio diesel around the world. To this effect its creators embarked upon a world record attempt for power boats. Unfortunately, the race had to be abandoned
because of severe damage to the hull in the Mediterranean.
However, after repairs Earthrace is now on its ambitious European tour. The schedule is:
December 3-6 Barcelona, Spain
December 7-9 Sete, France
December 10-12 Marseille, France
December 13-16 St Tropez, France
December 17-19 Cannes, Frances
December 20-23 Antibes, France
December 24-26 Nice, France
December 27-30 Villefranche/Cap Ferrat, France
December 31 - Jan 2 Monte Carlo, Monaco
January 3-6 Genoa, Italy
From 17 January Valencia, Spain (refit and sea trials)
March 1 Valencia, Race Start
For the whole story take a look at www.earthrace.net
But you don't have to restrict yourself to being a passive bystander. You too can become a sponsor of this wonderful and important project. Details are on the website and as a taster have a look at the new Earthrace Sponsorship Video
There is also an article in the November 2007 issue of Motor Boats and Yachting magazine
Earthrace Images
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Earthrace Video
Watch this fantasic video from Earthrace's visit to Rostock, Germany
BIO DIESEL EXPO and CONFERENCE
The Largest Bio Fuel Event in Europe!!!
From 17. to 18. October the Bio Diesel Expo and Conference was held once at the Nottinghamshire County Showground, Newark, UK.Please watch this space, as I will have a full report of my visit there soon.
Links to Further Information
Basics, Chemistry, How-to, Equipment and much more
- Future Fuels
- UK biodiesel processing equipment, for biodiesel fuel to EN14214 thus promoting the use of cleaner and sustainable fuel.
- National Biodiesel Board (US)
- The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) is the national trade association representing the biodiesel industry in the United States.
- Biodiesel Filling Stations UK
- Addresses and location maps of biodiesel filling stations within the UK.
- Eco-Solids International
- ECO-SOLIDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED holds exclusive world-wide and patented rights, outside of North America, to two leading-edge waste-water and sewage sludge treatment technologies. The company is now looking into bio fuel production from algae.
Bio Fuel - Research and Markets
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