Driven by soaring crude prices, auto giants are in search of alternative fuels. Most car makers are digging further into the earth with hopes of finding something that is renewable and provides good fuel efficiency. General Motors, Daimler Chrysler and Mahindra & Mahindra have come up with Jatropha.
Jatropha is a non-edible shrub with seeds containing a high proportion of oil. This oil can be used to prepare bio-diesel. GM and Daimler Chrysler have already started tests on their vehicles using Jatropha as an alternative fuel source.
These auto giants have strong support from Gujarat-based Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI). They are planning to use this fuel in their futuristic engines. GM and Daimler are planning to start cultivating the Jatropha to save on production costs. This fuel may be a complete solution to all fuel-related issues.
Labels: Bio-Fuel, Fuel, Hydrogen fueled vehicles
3 Comments:
Recently I read in the newspaper that the oil prices have dropped down. Don’t you think the prices have dropped much faster than anyone of us expected? This must have poured some drops of relief on the car makers as well as the car consumers. I am sure that the drop down in fuel prices will reduce the burden on car makers who are in search of alternative fuels.
I think Super Wheels is right. Even I never expected the fuel price to go down so soon and so drastically. Anyways it’s good for me and all those who own a petrol and diesel driven car.
Cool to hear. These two companies are taking brave steps and if this is successful then most of the problems related to fuel might at least come down a little. Its all how one thinks and goes for it. This may be used as one of the alternative fuels in India. And I do agree that it might be the best solution to all fuel related issues.
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