Frankfurt-Eschborn Cityloop

May 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Each year on 1st May (Maifeiertag) the main road out of Oberursel is closed off for a cycle race which this year was re-named as the “Frankfurt-Eschborn Cityloop”.  This means that for anything up to 2 hours we are unable to get out of our road.  Even the U-Bahn stops running!

Junioren

Juniors

The answer, of course, is to either get out early or to stay and watch the race – and the drivers arguing with the police that they need to go somewhere.

U23

U23

My daughter and I opted for the 2nd option this year.  To find out more, listen to the podcast:

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Making electricity from bio-ethanol

May 3, 2009 By 1 Comment

It’s really a logical step if you think about it.  There are petrol-driven generators and diesel-driven generators, so why not make one that uses bio-ethanol?

That’s what Germany’s Frauenhofer Institute have done according to this article, although they are referring to the item in question as a “fuel cell”.

They hold up to 300 litres of bio-ethanol and can generate 250 Watts of electricity.  One idea for their use is in developing countries, eg. in hospitals.  But perhaps there will also be a demand for this sort of generator in industrial countries as well.

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Is doesn’t have to be a car #2

May 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Last week I wrote about how bio-ethanol was being used for table-top fires.

Well, this week I came across a larger version that can even be used as a fireplace in a room.  But while it does sound like a good idea to use alternative fuels and not have the coaldust to clear up afterwards, I still think the price tag of $6,900 is a bit high.

Find out more about it at ecofriend.

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