Cutting edge research is yielding several new types of biofuels, including making biofuel from algae. The benefits of biofuels are many, such as being renewable because they are produced by crops, specifically domestically produced crops, alleviating the dependence on foreign countries. They also do not emit harmful gases that contribute to global warming.
Continue reading »

The future of biofuel production is currently a hot topic as there are several pros and cons as well as unanswered questions that only time and research will be able to answer. Proponents see biofuel production as a path to the road to future, while critics say it could destroy the economy and environment. There are several types of biofuels. Biofuels are liquid fuels made from renewable sources such as corn, sugarcane, soy, willow and poplar.
Continue Reading »

Certainly, there is great deal of potential benefits of biofuels, both environmentally and economically. Proponents of the biofuel industry, such as the current U.S. administration, say that as biofuel production and research grows that millions of biofuel jobs will be created and the economy saved. So, can biofuel jobs help drag the economy out of its current doldrums?
Continue Reading »

1. Corn Husk
One of the most exciting new generation biofuels is corn husk fuel. Instead of using corn, the cellulose from the husk is used to convert to ethanol. This has great potential to solve the problem of crop competition between the same crop being used for fuel or food.
Continue Reading »

There are literally dozens and dozens of biofuels being used and researched today. Making biofuel out of different materials has become a major priority for businesses and researchers as a top priority status has been placed on creating and perfecting alternative forms of energy and types of biofuels.
Continue Reading »

Biofuel production is on the rise and new types of biofuels are being researched every day. In 2008 alone, the world invested more than $4 billion into increased biofuel capacity, yet it makes up for less than 2 percent of the world's fuel. The excitement and potential are there, but there are also disadvantages of biofuels. Only time and research will be able to confirm or deny just how serious these issues may be. Below we break down the top 5 disadvantages of biofuels.
Continue Reading »

Below you'll find answers to the Five "W" questions as related to alternative fuels.

First let's start by answering the "what" question. There are several definitions for alternative fuels out there but not all are clear. One of the better alternative fuels definition web sites is found at the National Safety Council. This site provides factual information about traditional substitutes for fuels. Methanol, ethanol and others are discussed.
Continue Reading »

Making biofuel has become a big business as biofuel production continues to increase throughout the world. Biofuel is an alternative fuel that is made from vegetable oil. Below we break down the major biofuel industry players.
Continue Reading »

The alternative fuels index is a weekly publication that disseminates detailed information on all of the Department of Energy approved alternative fuels. The DOE approved alternatives include biodiesel alternative fuel, ethanol alternative fuel, electricity, natural gas, propane, and p-series fuel. Its main function is to provide accurate wholesale prices for these fuels to be used as benchmarks.
Continue Reading »

The alternative fuels definition tells us that alternative fuel is fuel that is made from sources other than oil. To help you decide which is the better fuel ethanol or biodiesel this article will break down some of the disadvantages of ethanol alternative fuel.
Continue Reading »