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US firm develops Extreme Hybrid (Raw Story) The US company AFS Trinity has developed a hybrid system which it describes as a cost-alternative to conventional hybrids, listing a fuel consumption of only one litre per 100 kilometres for a five-door sedan. The energy debate (Waynesville Smoky Mountain News) Prices at the gas pump began falling last month with the announcement that a new pocket of deep-sea oil had been found off the Gulf of Mexico. Locally, regular unleaded hit a mere $2.25 per gallon, or in some cases even less... DoD Wary Of Becoming Sole Synthetic-Fuel Customer In US (Easy Bourse) The Defense Department is investigating a switch to synthetic fuels but doesn't want to become the sole big customer for a new U.S. production industry, Pentagon officials said Wednesday. Beazley pushes measures to foster green cars (The Age) Drivers of environmentally friendly cars could be allocated special car parks, similar to those for the disabled, under a Federal Labor plan to end Australia's reliance on Middle East oil. Opposition Leader Kim Beazley said yesterday he would talk to the states and local government about parking advantages to encourage the use of "green" vehicles, such as hybrid electric cars or those powered by alternative fuels. Coal-Based Jet Fuel Approaches Ready Ramp (Ground Support Magazine) While Penn State's JP900 fuel was developed for use in high-performance military aircraft, there are no compelling technical barriers to prevent coal-based fuel from being used in commercial jetliners.

Wind Energy in Texas Gets $10 Billion Boost (RenewableEnergyAccess.com) Texas Governor Rick Perry announced a major public-private initiative this week that could increase wind-generated energy in the Lone Star State by approximately 7,000 megawatts. Eight companies have committed to invest a combined $10 billion-plus in new wind projects - as long as the state's Public Utility Commission constructs the necessary transmission lines. Air Force Making Progress on Alternative Fuels (The Lincoln Tribune) The Air Force is embracing an energy strategy that uses alternative sources of power and conservation, a top Air Force official said here recently. "I think we're making progress, but we certainly need your help and we look forward to increasing partnerships and taking advantage of the good ideas and products you are developing," Air Force Undersecretary Dr. Ron Sega told a group of civilian energy engineers during a World Energy Engineers Congress luncheon Sept. 15. Solar-Paneled Cars Are Coming (Red Herring) Venturi said Tuesday it is launching the world's first two solar-paneled cars, the Astrolab and the Eclectic, next year. "It's great to see a company finally launching a solar-based vehicle you can buy," said Thilo Koslowski, lead automotive analyst at Gartner. "It's great to see companies exploring alternatives and getting them out of the labs and sheds and into the market." Federal judge in Seattle upholds new rules for relicensing dams (The Columbian) A federal judge on Tuesday upheld the Bush administration's interpretation of dam-relicensing rules in the 2005 Energy Policy Act, although critics had argued it could lead to lesser protections for the environment. U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman said the administration did not exceed its authority when it established procedures for letting dam operators challenge environmental requirements, such as installing fish ladders and monitoring water quality. Click here for yesterday's news Click for this page's permanent location

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