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The ethanol diplomacy hoax
President Bush will come to Brazil with ideas of how the two countries can create an international ethanol market, but the US government is more interested in protecting farmers than strengthening ties with Brazil.
http://blogs.tampabay.com/energy/hydrogen/index.html
A company in Argentina has produced what would appear to be the first commercial hybrid water-gasoline engine. The engine works using 30% water and 70% diesel, and is already being used by the Las Delicias bus company in the city of Rosario and to power an ice-breaker 'Patagonia Ice Lady' the world's first hybrid ship.
The technology was invented by two brothers, Sergio and Victor Solmi, and has been patented in 140 countries. The bus is an adapted Mercedes Benz. The company says its technology results in a 20% energy saving, as well as reduced emissions. The company can be contacted at