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Old 05-07-2008, 12:45 AM   #2 (permalink)
AMERICA 123
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Re: Several companies are within 2 years of selling algae biodiesel

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Originally Posted by HoosierRon View Post
Race to algae-based biodiesel heats up


An aerial view of a open-pond algae farm being used by PetroAlgae.
(Credit: PetroAlgae)
Good news , good find, real potential game changer - maybe even kinda' quick like.

Fantastic way to possibly put global weather change to good use - in some locations at least.

Also, great 'B' movie potential................

Just a couple of steps over ............human waste conversion - boy, just think how well NYC and DC could do..............
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In regards to the VOLT

With a typical annual driving pattern < totaling 11,390 miles - including three 450 mile trips and a bunch of 40 mile plus per days > and assuming you only charge <once > per overnight:
Vehicle ……………… Gallons per year
Volt ………………….. 37
Prius ………………… 228
30 MPG car ………… 380
20 MPG car ………… 570


Dave G.
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