[biofuels-biz] Picture, price of gas above $2.00 for 87 Octane at a Shell station in San Diego

2003-02-18 Thread murdoch
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/evworld/files/price%20of%20gas%20San%20Diego%20February%2018%2C%202003.JPG This station is a mile or less from the ocean and is somewhat toward the high side, though it is far from the highest around. Interestingly, the 76 station down the street has

[biofuels-biz] Re: [evworld] Picture, price of gas above $2.00 for 87 Octane at a Shell station in San Diego

2003-02-18 Thread James Slayden
Just saw Diesel #2 for $2.10 last night!! Things are right sizing . On Tue, 18 Feb 2003, murdoch wrote: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/evworld/files/price%20of%20gas%20San%20Dieg %20February%2018%2C%202003.JPG This station is a mile or less from the ocean and is somewhat toward

Re: [biofuel] good oil crops for England

2003-02-18 Thread Neoteric Biofuels Inc
Yes, that's right Steve - I was looking at pounds/acre of oil. Gallons of oil per acre would be in that range or actually below. Now, are we talking US gallons or Imperial gallons? Or is the US gallon the new Imperial gallon? Or should we all just use metric (I'll vote for the latter!) ;-)

Re: [biofuel] good oil crops for England

2003-02-18 Thread Neoteric Biofuels Inc
Speaking of oil palms, how about those oil palms of the northchokecherries Tests have shown that a car can run for about 7,000 kilometres on a hectare of wheat converted into ethanol, 14,000 km on canola-based biodiesel and 30,000 km on a hectare of chokecherries.

Hog Snot!!! was Re: Torture Tactics - Yes, in America was Re: [biofuel] Re: The oil in Iraq

2003-02-18 Thread Appal Energy
Greg, First off, I would hazard to guess that you haven't particulary versed yourself on the Headwaters battles of either yor or present, nor how the ever so precious legal recourses have been and are being exhausted, with the courts peculiarly siding predominantly with the perverted notion that

[biofuel] Re: The oil in Iraq

2003-02-18 Thread Ken Riznyk [EMAIL PROTECTED]
--- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, Greg and April [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 20:41 Subject: [biofuel] Re: The oil in Iraq Wrong again, You may not have been paying attention as

[biofuel] Re: The oil in Iraq

2003-02-18 Thread Ken Riznyk [EMAIL PROTECTED]
--- In biofuel@yahoogroups.com, Greg and April [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 05:24 Subject: [biofuel] Re: The oil in Iraq The president is doing what he thinks is right and

Re: [biofuel] Oil reserves and The oil in Iraq

2003-02-18 Thread Greg and April
- Original Message - From: Hakan Falk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 18:53 Subject: [biofuel] Oil reserves and The oil in Iraq Puuh, sweat, sweat, Dear Greg, Good, I suppose that you must know your boolean algebra and the basis for

[biofuel] Engine Transplant

2003-02-18 Thread Ken Riznyk [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I have a 94 Dodge conversion van with a 318 gasoline engine. It has over 200,000 miles on it and I am thinking that I will need a new engine soon. Does anyone have any ideas on what would be a good diesel transplant? The Cummings diesel used in the Dodge Ram Pickup uses the same tranny but is

[biofuel] Re: Hog Snot!!!

2003-02-18 Thread Greg and April
- Original Message - From: Appal Energy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 23:22 Subject: Hog Snot!!! was Re: Torture Tactics - Yes, in America was Re: [biofuel] Re: The oil in Iraq Greg, First off, I would hazard to guess that you haven't

RE: [biofuel] Latest from my Pal

2003-02-18 Thread filip.ponsaerts
I kept out of the discussions so far, but now I want to kick in... some reactions. I'm from Europe, Belgium, and I agree, Americans are not THE bad guys... but be honest, your not (I mean the presedent, senate, lobbyists,... those who make the rullings) saints eithers. You can read the

Re: [biofuel] Oil reserves and The oil in Iraq

2003-02-18 Thread Hakan Falk
Greg, I am glad that you found the numbers interesting and that it obviously enhanced your view. Your stumbling block regarding the maps is nothing, compared when some Americans try to make maps of the world. The individual numbers are the most interesting anyway. Regarding known (proven)

Re: [biofuel] good oil crops for England

2003-02-18 Thread Steve Spence
ethanol or oil? I'm assuming ethanol from chokecherries? Steve Spence Subscribe to the Renewable Energy Newsletter Discussion Boards. Read about Sustainable Technology: http://www.green-trust.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Neoteric Biofuels Inc [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [biofuel] more on the rising cost of fuel

2003-02-18 Thread JOSEPH . MARTELLE
How many normal cars can you buy for the cost of one Chevy Suburban? Surely the fuel saving alone would pay for a smaller car. Depends on normal. I paid 18,000 dollars (US) for my 1999 Turbo diesel Suburban. I also run it on Biodiesel. Fuel savings? Even if it got 10 MPG instead of 22,

Re: [biofuel] organic solar cells

2003-02-18 Thread murdoch
On Sun, 16 Feb 2003 16:08:40 -0800 (PST), you wrote: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storyprint.cfm?storyID=3101056 Thanks for the info. I hope if works out for them. Over the years I've heard allusions to the energy intensity and waste-disposal problems of present forms of PV manufacturing, so

Re: [biofuel] Environment-friendly fuel for Indian railways

2003-02-18 Thread kavitha palaniappan
Jatropha seeds are mainly utilized for their medicinal properties in India. It is also commonly referred to as 'purging nut'. The latex, oil, twigs, wood and leaves are all used externally for healing wounds, to stop bleeding, to treat rheumatism, skin diseases, leprosy, etc. The manure

RE: [biofuel] Latest from my Pal

2003-02-18 Thread Keith Addison
Cool, Yes I believe you are right. Somewhere around 70%. I very much doubt it - more like a minority, maybe not even a very big one. Eg (close your eyes and point anywhere), the anti-war protests: ...It was the wide array of people from all walks of life - high school students showing they

Re: [biofuel] Oil reserves and The oil in Iraq

2003-02-18 Thread Gary Rempel
Hi, I've watched this discussion for a while and there appears to be no reference to methane hydrates, which are well distributed throughout the world and are well positioned to readily serve the coastal U.S. population when developed. While there are a variety of data sources, I will leave

Re: [biofuel] good oil crops for England

2003-02-18 Thread MH
I didn't think anyone used the imperial gallon anymore. that was 5 us quarts, right? That's pretty close! One Imperial gallon equals about 1.2 US gallons. One Imperial gallon = 4.546 liters One US gallon = 3.785 liters One UK gallon = 1.201 US gallons

[biofuel] Re: We need Trolls. RE: Torture Tactics - Yes, in America was Re: The oil in Iraq

2003-02-18 Thread Keith Addison
Hello Hakan Keith, Sometimes we need the Trolls for adjustments of the grey scales. Oh I agree - but there are trolls and trolls, and this was one we can do without and not suffer a great deal for lack of him, I do believe. Grey matter rather than grey scales. Look at the positive effect of

[biofuel] U.S. Special Operations Units Already in Iraq

2003-02-18 Thread Keith Addison
See also: http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=15169 U.N. Charade: Timing of Iraq War in Bush's Hands from Start By Michael T. Klare, Pacific News Service February 12, 2003 http://www.presentdanger.org/commentary/2003/0302milplan.html Pentagon Planning, Not Diplomacy, Sets U.S. Agenda on

RE: [biofuel] good oil crops for England

2003-02-18 Thread kirk
I don't think of chokecherries as bearing much. The blossoms are one of the lovliest scents in the world. Truly exquisite. Kirk -Original Message- From: Neoteric Biofuels Inc [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 9:50 PM To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:

Re: [biofuel] Re: Hog Snot!!!

2003-02-18 Thread Appal Energy
Greg, Taking your previously condemnatory responses in hand with your in great part butter my bread on all sides response issued below on the same subject, It's rather difficult to see the benefit of consuming much more time playing hide and seek with your perspectives on civil disobedience. On

Re: [biofuel] Environment-friendly fuel for Indian railways

2003-02-18 Thread Keith Addison
Jatropha seeds are mainly utilized for their medicinal properties in India. It is also commonly referred to as 'purging nut'. The latex, oil, twigs, wood and leaves are all used externally for healing wounds, to stop bleeding, to treat rheumatism, skin diseases, leprosy, etc. The manure

Re: [biofuel] Oil reserves and The oil in Iraq

2003-02-18 Thread Keith Addison
Hi G.R. Maybe not in this particular thread, but there's quite a lot about it in the archives: http://archive.nnytech.net/index.php?list=biofuel Search for methane hydrate (with quotes). Also coalbed methane. Best Keith Hi, I've watched this discussion for a while and there appears to be

Re: [biofuel] Environment-friendly fuel for Indian railways

2003-02-18 Thread Ken Provost
On Tuesday, February 18, 2003, at 09:03 AM, Keith Addison wrote: I'll say it again - many factors are more important than claimed high yields, especially local conditions. I had a good example of that last growing season. I raised two varieties of mustard -- white (AKA yellow, Brassica

[biofuel] Behind the Great Divide

2003-02-18 Thread Keith Addison
A bit weak, especially for Krugman... but it's a start, maybe about the maximum-sized bite the average cable-viewer could chew on without choking. Keith http://www.nytimes.com/2003/02/18/opinion/18KRUG.html Behind the Great Divide By PAUL KRUGMAN There has been much speculation why Europe

RE: [biofuel] Oil reserves and The oil in Iraq

2003-02-18 Thread Martin Klingensmith
Additionally, try this: http://nnytech.net/~archive2/index.php?keywords=methane+hydratelist=bio fuelbrowse=1 I apologize for such a long list of results, this is the beta website - I'll put it on my list of to-dos :) --- Martin Klingensmith infoarchive.net [archive.nnytech.net] nnytech.net

[biofuel] Dodge diesels...more coming soon?

2003-02-18 Thread Neoteric Biofuels Inc
http://www.car-truck.com/chryed/buzz/b111502.htm Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuels list archives: http://archive.nnytech.net/ Please do NOT send Unsubscribe messages to the list address. To unsubscribe, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your

Re: [biofuel] Oil reserves and The oil in Iraq

2003-02-18 Thread Steve Spence
No one is sure if the hydrates can be harvested safely. Steve Spence Subscribe to the Renewable Energy Newsletter Discussion Boards. Read about Sustainable Technology: http://www.green-trust.org [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Gary Rempel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [biofuel] Behind the Great Divide

2003-02-18 Thread Hakan Falk
Hi Keith, Very weak I would say. I think that Bush got a couple of warning shots across his bow, Byrd's speech was one of them. I have never seen such a speech before, when US prepared for action. Normally the standard is 100% behind the president. As I said earlier, how can they solve post

Re: [biofuel] Oil reserves and The oil in Iraq

2003-02-18 Thread Hakan Falk
Hi G.R. Ready for use technology? Safe shot? Otherwise a good idea for the uncertain future. Hakan At 08:25 AM 2/18/2003 -0700, you wrote: Hi, I've watched this discussion for a while and there appears to be no reference to methane hydrates, which are well distributed throughout the world

RE: [biofuel] Engine Transplant

2003-02-18 Thread harley3
Ken: Also the automatic dodge transmission used on the Cummins diesel engine do not hold up. Look at ads on used dodge trucks with a diesel. Every truck with an automatic state rebuilt transmission. Watch for a little time, and you will also notice the problem. Harley -Original

Re: [biofuel] Chokecherries

2003-02-18 Thread Neoteric Biofuels Inc
Yes it was a new one to me as well, although there are certainly a very large number of plants, shrubs and trees worldwide that have a significant oil content in the seeds. It seems you should be able to ferment the pulp and produce ethanol, as any other fruit, but they do not mention it, not

RE: [biofuel] more on the rising cost of fuel

2003-02-18 Thread harley3
Joe: International engine is casting a 6 cylinder diesel engine for the Ford motor company. It is a cut down version of the 8 cylinder diesel engine now used in the F-250 and F-350 trucks. The new smaller version diesel is slated for the so called SUV vehicles. I was not told when they are

[biofuel] FW: THE DOMESTIC SECURITY ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2003/A PLAIN ANALYSIS

2003-02-18 Thread kirk
Can you believe? Sounds like Stalin. Kirk - Original Message - From: mom To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 10:19 AM Subject: THE DOMESTIC SECURITY ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2003/A PLAIN ANALYSIS As you read this remember who the terrorists are here. If you have any

Re: [biofuel] PBS - The War Behind Closed Doors

2003-02-18 Thread MH
Darn it!! That's 2003, 2003. On Feb. 20, 2003 The War Behind Closed Doors examines the hidden story of what is really driving the Bush administration to war with Iraq. Are the publicly reported reasons - Saddam's weapons of mass destruction and U.S. strategic interests in the

Re: [biofuel] FW: THE DOMESTIC SECURITY ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2003/A PLAIN ANALYSIS

2003-02-18 Thread murdoch
Reminds me of 15 years ago or so when Reagan first started going on about Terrorists. I thought: for one thing, how are we defining them? Now it Looks like that's pretty much up to Mssrs. Fleischer, Card, Ashcroft, et. al., depending on their mood that day. Or perhaps I should use the German

RE: [biofuel] FW: THE DOMESTIC SECURITY ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2003/A PLAIN ANALYSIS

2003-02-18 Thread kirk
Submitted but not passed yet as I understand. The first one went through pretty easily. :( -Original Message- From: murdoch [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 1:29 PM To: biofuel@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [biofuel] FW: THE DOMESTIC SECURITY ENHANCEMENT ACT OF

[biofuel] RŽsumŽ of Experiments on Variola by Dr. Charles Camp bell, M.D.

2003-02-18 Thread kirk
Excuse the off topic but when I read this I was truly amazed. http://www.reformation.org/variola.html Kirk Also see http://www.whale.to/a/campbell2.html RŽsumŽ of Experiments on Variola. By CHARLES A. R. CAMPBELL, M. D. San Antonio, Texas. Mr. President and Members of the Bexar County

[biofuel] FW: Iowa Grain Quality Initiative

2003-02-18 Thread kirk
Comments? Kirk -Original Message- From: Andrew White Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2003 4:31 PM To: kirk Subject: Re: Iowa Grain Quality Initiative Why the hell dont the Canadian simply add a few percent castor oil to their diesel as in addition to having a good high vaporisation

[biofuel] From the NY times

2003-02-18 Thread Martin Klingensmith
The title says it all: EPA finds trucks, SUVs among most smog-producing vehicles [this is news, just like tobacco being addictive] --- Martin Klingensmith infoarchive.net [archive.nnytech.net] nnytech.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Biofuel at Journey to

Re: [biofuel] Chokecherries

2003-02-18 Thread James Slayden
Not so much out here west. They are part of several Native American ceremony's. Sundance, Crying on the Hill, etc On Tue, 18 Feb 2003, Steve Spence wrote: I wonder if you can also ferment the cherries. I was not aware the pits had oil potential. They grow almost everywhere. Steve

Re: [biofuel] Mercedes vs. Volkswagon

2003-02-18 Thread James Slayden
I miss my trooper . :( On Mon, 17 Feb 2003, studio53 wrote: It's a good motor. I have the 86 Isuzu Trooper turbo diesel running on veg oil. Bulletproof and as heavy as the Titanic anchor. --- Jesse Parris |

Re: [biofuel] FW: Iowa Grain Quality Initiative

2003-02-18 Thread Neoteric Biofuels Inc
We don't grow it here. Canola biodiesel at very low treat rate provides excellent lubricity function. The mustard and chokecherry are being looked into for good reasons - as high oil yield low input, drought resistant future crops that do not compete with food oils, for fuel use, not as

[biofuel] Troubled Times Slow Charge

2003-02-18 Thread kris_b_81004
This link will take you to a site that tells you how to charge a large deep cycle battery every two or three days without the use of a generator, solar panel, or even a hand crank. This technique uses static electricity to recharge batteries. There is a lot of good info at this site, spend some

RE: [biofuel] Latest from my Pal

2003-02-18 Thread harley3
Keith: I was using the 70 % rating that was being used by the US TV news media. I keep forgetting this site is world wide. The 70% was taken from poles done here in the USA. The TV news media did show the anti-war rallies in New York, and England, and France. The protests Anti-war,

RE: [biofuel] Chokecherries

2003-02-18 Thread kirk
You cook them and squeeze the juice out. You can make wine with that or a very nice pancake syrup. The wine has a tendency to lay you low. In moderation only if you know what is good for you. Kirk -Original Message- From: James Slayden [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February

Re: [biofuel] Troubled Times Slow Charge

2003-02-18 Thread Kris Book
Well Keith, I got a whole diferent view of that web site. I just spent a couple of hours there but, I didn't click on any of the Zeta info, because I read that stuff years ago. What I saw was a group of young guys, probably a lot like you and me at that age, who are not running around screaming