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Alternative Fuels Alternative Fuels The Basics Find a Vehicle Ownership & Beyond From Lori Weaver, your Guide to Alternative Fuels Thanks for subscribing to the Alternative Fuels About.com newsletter! I am your new Alternative Fuels Guide, Lori Weaver. This week, we look at the increasing potential for a range of ethanol blends available to non-flex fuel cars as well as the launch of one of the world's largest algae production facilities by one of the most fascinating companies I know, right here in Kentucky. Waiver Paves Way for Higher Ethanol Blends The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency continues to work toward a waiver that would allow fuel and fuel additive manufacturers to bring gasoline to market that contains greater than 10 volume... Read more One of World's Largest Algae Facility Opens The ribbon was cut on one of the largest algae production sites in the world in Winchester, Kentucky. The state-of-the art algae fermentation facility, acquired last year by Alltech for a reported $14 million, has been renovated for production of algae-derived biofuel and ethanol, as well as value-added animal feed products. Following renovation, the $200 million-facility is expected to begin production in April 2011. Greenhouse Gas-to-Fuels Technology Advances Carbon Sciences, Inc. says its ready to bring its breakthrough technology for converting CO2 to fuels up to scale. The technology is based on a high performance catalyst for the efficient transformation of CO2 and methane gas into synthesis gas that can then be processed into gasoline and other fuels, a process known as CO2 reforming of methane. Other Applications: It's Not Just for Cars From home heating to agriculture and public transportation usage, alternative fuels are powering much more than daily-driver vehicles. Discover the many other uses of alternative fuels. Hybrid Cars & Alt Fuels Ads Fuel Efficient SUV Alternative Fuels Ethanol Vehicle Ethanol 85 Ethanol Still Featured Articles Alternative Fuels 101: Learn the Basics New Vehicle Reviews Buying Hybrid Cars and Alternative Fuel Trucks and SUVs Types of Vehicles Ownership Types of Fuels: Each One Explained   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Lori Weaver Alternative Fuels Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Alternative Fuels newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Budget Cuts for Hydrogen Research? Carbon Sciences Makes Green Gasoline New Generation of Hybrids Hybrids Boast Back-it-up Braking Turning Over a New Leaf for Non-Emission Advertisement