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Cement kiln test found waste carpet works as fuel, but high transport costs limit use

Researchers revealed that approximately 5 billion pounds of carpet is removed annually in the US. The potential for carpet to be used as fuel in cement kilns was explored through trials. While carpet burning did not negatively impact emissions, economic factors hindered its viability. The current costs associated with transportation…

The Times of India · Oct 5

Xcel recycled 603 Minnesota wind-turbine blades weighing 4,188 tons into cement-kiln fuel; its repowered wind farms were expected to save customers $160 million

Old wind turbine blades are undergoing recycling by being shredded and repurposed as alternative fuel. This innovative process is now replacing traditional coal and raw minerals in cement kilns across various states. Xcel Energy has initiated repowering projects in Minnesota and North Dakota. Although recycling can be expensive, it's a…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Hydrogen future of transportation industry; trials underway on 10 routes in country, says Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced hydrogen is the future of transportation. The government is conducting trials on ten routes across the country. India aims to lead globally in alternative fuel and biofuel technology. The automobile industry has grown significantly, creating many jobs and revenue. Manufacturers are urged to increase bus…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

The Jetsons Promised Us Jet-Propelled Cars of the Future. Here's Why That'll Never Happened

Automakers are on a massive quest to find alternative fuel sources. Some believe batteries are the future, while other, more skeptical minds are exploring hydrogen, synthetics, and other alternatives in hopes of keeping the combustion engine alive. However, they might have overlooked a far more exciting alternative—jet propulsion.

Motor1 · Jun 15, 2025

Toyota unveils hydrogen-powered test car at Le Mans 24 Hours

Toyota has unveiled a hydrogen-powered prototype test car as the next step on the road to racing with the alternative fuel at the Le Mans 24 Hours.

Autosport · Jun 11, 2025

​A ‘Google maps for the sea’, sails ​and alternative fuels: ​the technologies steering shipping towards ​lower emissions – podcast

Ships transport around 80% of the world’s cargo. From your food, to your car to your phone, chances are it got to you by sea. The vast majority of the world’s container ships burn fossil fuels, which is why 3% of global emissions come from shipping – slightly more than…

The Conversation · Mar 27, 2025

Can Seaweed Save Internal Combustion? These Scientists Surely Think So

The topic of sustainable alternative fuels has been on fire for quite some time now. More and more, people are looking at things other than electricity to achieve carbon neutrality. And while it’s generally agreed that EVs still hold the key to the future of mobility, it’s reassuring to see…

RideApart · Dec 22, 2024

Air New Zealand scraps its 2030 carbon emissions target, saying solutions are costly and scarce

Air New Zealand has scrapped its 2030 carbon emissions reduction targets, citing lags in producing new planes, a lack of alternative fuel and “challenging” regulatory and policy settings

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024

'Immortal stars' could feast on dark matter in the Milky Way’s heart

New research suggests some stars at the very heart of the Milky Way may have found an alternative fuel in the form of annihilating dark matter that grants them immortality.

Space · Jun 28, 2024

Union Minister urges States to promote use of ethanol

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari promotes ethanol as alternative fuel source to save environment and support farmers, launching roadworks in Belagavi.

The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024