Photos results for biofuels

Greenpeace environmental activist with biodiesel fuel filled petrol cans, protest in front of the federal environmental ministry in Berlin April 7, 2008, against the German governments decision to stop plans to raise compulsory bioethanol blending levels in fossil gasoline. German Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel said more than three million cars were not ready for the new fuel and could be forced to switch to more expensive unblended gasoline grades because of possible damage. Germany had viewed biofuels blending as a way of achieving reductions in greenhouse gases without imposing restrictions suggested by the European Union which could hit its performance car industry. Banners reads 'Biofuel destroyed the climate' and on petrol cans 'This rule has got to go!'.

Greenpeace environmental activist with biodiesel fuel filled petrol cans, protest in front of the federal environmental ministry in Berlin April 7, 2008, against the German governments decision to stop plans to raise compulsory bioethanol blending levels in fossil gasoline. German Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel said more than three million cars were not ready for the new fuel and could be forced to switch to more expensive unblended gasoline grades because of possible damage. Germany had viewed biofuels blending as a way of achieving reductions in greenhouse gases without imposing restrictions suggested by the European Union which could hit its performance car industry. Banners reads 'Biofuel destroyed the climate' and on petrol cans 'This rule has got to go!'.

A hostess presents a Ford car that runs on Bio-Ethanol fuel at the Auto-Mobil-International (AMI) car show on April 4, 2008 in the eastern German town of Leipzig. The car show is open to the public from April 5 to April 13, 2008. German Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel said that the country would scrap plans to develop biofuels because they were not appropriate for millions of vehicles.

German Environment minister Sigmar Gabriel holds a news conference in Berlin, Germany, Friday, April 4, 2008, focusing on the blending of gasoline with biofuel in Germany. Germany's environment minister on Friday scrapped a plan to double the amount of ethanol that can be mixed into gasoline, saying that too many cars would be unable to cope with the change. The government planned to increase to 10 percent from 5 percent next year the amount of ethanol that can be mixed into ordinary gasoline as part of an effort to encourage the use of biofuels.

German Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel presents a report on biofuels on April 4, 2008 in Berlin. Gabriel said that the country would scrap plans to develop biofuels because they were not appropriate for millions of vehicles.

German Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel presents a report on biofuels on April 4, 2008 in Berlin. Gabriel said that the country would scrap plans to develop biofuels because they were not appropriate for millions of vehicles.

Farmer Joel Queiroz displays the fruits of the castor plant, which is used to make biodiesel on a plantation near Iraquara, 310 miles (500 km) west of the Bahia state capital, Salvador March 31, 2008. Investors, including many foreigners, have flocked to Brazil's hinterland with its enormous farm potential and some of the world's lowest costs to produce biofuels. Picture taken March 31, 2008.

A worker collects a sample of biodiesel made from castor beans (L) at a biodiesel refinery in Iraquara, 310 miles (500 km) west of the Bahia state capital, Salvador March 31, 2008. Investors, including many foreigners, have flocked to Brazil's hinterland with its enormous farm potential and some of the world's lowest costs to produce biofuels. Picture taken March 31, 2008.

A worker shows a sample of biodiesel made from castor beans at a biodiesel refinery in Iraquara, 310 miles (500 km) west of the Bahia state capital, Salvador March 31, 2008. Investors, including many foreigners, have flocked to Brazil's hinterland with its enormous farm potential and some of the world's lowest costs to produce biofuels. Picture taken March 31, 2008.

A worker shows a sample of biodiesel made from castor beans (L) at a biodiesel refinery in Iraquara, 310 miles (500 km) west of the Bahia state capital, Salvador March 31, 2008. Investors, including many foreigners, have flocked to Brazil's hinterland with its enormous farm potential and some of the world's lowest costs to produce biofuels. Picture taken March 31, 2008.

Prince Albert II of Monaco sits down in Nissan's Mixim all electric concept car on March 27, 2008 in Monaco, as part of the opening of the "EVER Monaco 2008" ecological vehicles and renewable energies trade show. One section intended for the Ecological Vehicles (electric, hybrid, fuel cell, gas, biofuels as well as any mode of propulsion offering real ecological and resource advantages. One section dedicated to Renewable Energies (respect of the environment and energy saving). The EVER salon is organized by the environmental association of Monaco MC2D, in collaboration with National Department of the Education, Youth and Sport.

A man rides an electric bicycle as part of the opening of the "EVER Monaco 2008" ecological vehicles and renewable energies trade show on March 27, 2008 in Monaco. One section intended for the Ecological Vehicles (electric, hybrid, fuel cell, gas, biofuels as well as any mode of propulsion offering real ecological and resource advantages. One section dedicated to Renewable Energies (respect of the environment and energy saving). The EVER salon is organized by the environmental association of Monaco MC2D, in collaboration with National Department of the Education, Youth and Sport.

The Opel Flextreme concept car is displayed behind green plexiglas during the second press day at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show, on March 5, 2008 at Palexpo in Geneva. With the price of oil topping 100 dollars a barrel, and growing regulation against so-called gas-guzzlers in western Europe, vehicles that boast energy efficiency and environmental credentials are seen as the latest hot ticket for car makers and clients alike. Hybrid cars, and models powered by electricity, hydrogen or biofuels will all be on display at the 78th car show, where more than 700,000 people are expected to attend between March 6 and 16.

The Think electiric car is exhibited in a clear balloon during the second press day at the 78th Geneva International Motor Show, on March 5, 2008 at Palexpo in Geneva. With the price of oil topping 100 dollars a barrel, and growing regulation against so-called gas-guzzlers in western Europe, vehicles that boast energy efficiency and environmental credentials are seen as the latest hot ticket for car makers and clients alike. Hybrid cars, and models powered by electricity, hydrogen or biofuels will all be on display at the 78th car show, where more than 700,000 people are expected to attend between March 6 and 16.