Grassoline in Your Tank


The Web 2.0 of biofuels has Scientists and Engineers thinking they can halve U.S. oil needs.

Forget corn ethanol. Nevermind soy biodiesel. This months issue of Scientific American reports on how Scientists are turning agricultural leftovers, wood and fast-growing grasses into a variety of biofuels including jet fuel.

CPSC stays ban enforcement.


This is an update to an earilier post regarding the Consumer Products Safety Commission’s ban on youth ATVs containing lead.

I am happy to say that I saw this post today on Motorcycle USA regarding the CPSCs decision to stay the enforcement of the lead ban on youth-oriented motorcycles, go-karts, and ATVs.

Tecumseh Sells Engine Business


A week after announcing it has sold its Peerless Transmission division to Husqvarna, Tecumseh Power Company sells assets from Engine Business to Certified Parts Corporation (CPC).

This is great news for Tecumseh fans and OEM customers alike. Tecumseh has announced that CPC will purchase most of the assets pertaining to Tecumseh’s parts production and distribution.

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