Volvo to resume development of gas vehicles?

Volvo CEO Stephen Odell has only been working for Volvo during a few weeks. According to a recent interview(in Swedish), Volvo may now reconsider their decision to not develop any more gas vehciles.

With their gas vehicles, Volvo had a relatively important part in the promotion of biogas in Sweden during the late 90's and early 00's. During these years the biogas sector developed considerably, with several technology companies starting up as a result. A few years later, Volvo informed about their decision to not develop gas versions of coming models. Until now, perhaps.

Interesting IT solution for fuel efficiency

Swedish company Blueflow Technologies has developed a technology for informing boat operators on fuel combination and speed. With simple additions to the boat, and with a wireless connection, it is possible to display the information on a cell phone or laptop computer.

Using this information it is easier for the boat owner to choose speeds with higher fuel efficiency. With soaring oil prices, investments in technology like these pay off in even shorter periods. Further on, BlueFlow are sure to find a strong domestic market as well, Sweden is the country with the most leisure boats per capita.

Check it out here

Virgin Air to fly with biofuels?

Who will win the race for commercial use of renewable aviation fuels?

As reported Richard Branson plans to produce biofuels as a part of the Virgin Fuels ventures.

There are several technical challenges with aviation fuel, compared to fuels for terrestrial vehicles.
Butanol is thus an interesting alternative
I have earlier written about the topic of renewable aviation fuel here.