Daniel Herriman, 40, will appear before a Magistrate Judge in Muskogee, OK, today for allegedly attaching an improvised explosive device (IED) to a natural gas pipeline, FuelFix.com reported. He faces federal charges of attempting to destroy property used in interstate or foreign commerce. According to the Seminole County Sheriff Office’s report, two Enerfin Resources employees […]
Propane autogas may be the world’s third most popular alternative vehicle fuel, but here in the US it’s losing ground to natural gas. The US Energy Information Administration released figures this week on domestic consumption of alternative vehicle fuels. The figures show that consumption held steady in 2009 with a total of 431,107 thousand gasoline-equivalent […]
Following the latest General Assembly session, Virginia lawmakers announced plans to extensively expand the state’s use of alternative fuels, especially propane and natural gas, for its 10,000-vehicle fleet, the Williamsburg Yorktown Daily reported. According to the proposal, officials could reach out to fuel suppliers and car manufacturers as early as this month to get the […]
Here at the ‘pro, we love coffee almost as much as propane. So, imagine our delight when we discovered this portable propane-powered coffee maker from Coleman! You’re not a chipper Charlie after sleeping in a hot tent on lumpy ground? No problem. This rad litttle appliance can brew a piping pot of coffee in eighteen […]
The Propane Education & Research Council has created a new, multi-faceted research-based energy model to help architects and builders design more eco-friendly propane powered homes. The research-based construction model takes the five biggest energy consumers in the house – water heating, space heating, cooking, clothes drying, and fireplaces – into consideration, treating them as a […]
Seoul, Korea-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Leo Motors announced their new electric super car, a project that kicked off in 2006, will be debuted at the end of this year. Drawing from approximately 56 patents pending and accepted, the “LZ-1” will use Leo’s hybrid technology, which mixes hydrogen and LPG to fuel a generator inside […]
While you probably won’t see neighborhoods of propane-powered houses popping up around town, low-maintenance, off-the-grid compact homes are definitely gaining popularity. A model propane- and solar-powered prefabricated eco-cottage was well received in Montreal last weekend when it went on display at the Cottage & Country Home Show. Marketed towards those who like to live close […]
With those nasty gasoline prices constantly climbing, many Americans are exploring alternative fuels for their vehicles. Whether you’re in it for the environmental benefits or simply need a more affordable way of getting around, you’ve got several options to contemplate: biodiesel, compressed natural gas, electricity, ethanol, fuel cells, methanol…it’s enough to boggle the mind! Yet, […]