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Cellulosic Ethanol Slow to Get Off the Ground

Coskata is one of several companies attempting to produce commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol. This week, the White House and Department of Energy announced a $510 million program in conjunction with the U.S. Navy to build infrastructure capable of producing advanced biofuels. The fuels will be targeted to supply military aircraft, marine vessels and the military’s transportation fleet. [...] [...]

Heavy Hauling and High-Speed Racing: Hajek Motorsports Breaks Two Land Speed Records with Ford F-250 Super Duty

Ford F-Series is known for its unparalleled capability and power, but now it’s found a place in the history books: Hajek Motorsports has broken two land speed records using both a diesel and biodiesel-powered 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty at the famed Bonneville Salt Flats. Using a mostly stock truck [...] [...]

Edsel Bryant Ford’s 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster Debuts at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

It has grace, style and a 77-year history shrouded in mystery that has intrigued automotive collectors, enthusiasts and writers worldwide. Edsel Ford’s restored 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster was unveiled today by Lincoln and the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House at The Lodge, Pebble Beach in Monterey County, Calif. It will appear again on Sunday [...] [...]

New Cadillacs more proof plug-ins and hybrids mostly for the wealthy

The Cadillac ELR looks great, and expensive. Just following Lexus, Infiniti and Acura This week brought many new details on a number of new hybrid and plug-in vehicles, and like the Cadillac ELR, a Chevy Volt-based plug-in, and the Cadillac Ciel hybrid, most of these new battery-powered offerings are headed for the luxury segment. While these new luxury [...] [...]