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Category: Biofuels

Ethanol Tries To Make The Cellulosic Switch

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A government-backed project in California appears to be succeeding at retrofitting an ethanol plant to produce desperately sought cellulosic biofuels. Read more →

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Kroger Will Upcycle Food Waste Into Fuel

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By installing its own anaerobic conversion system, the chain will offset its energy consumption and eliminate unnecessary truck trips. Read more →

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Chinese Airline Goes Biofuel On Commercial Flights

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China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will begin operating commercial flights which run on 100% biofuel, having completed a successful trial of the renewable aviation fuel recently. Read more →

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Working To Create Renewable Fuels That Are Low Cost

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On the path to creating a strong, thriving biofuels industry, there are challenges being solved by researchers, industry and other partners. Read more →

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Whisky By Product Powers New Scottish Biofuel Plant

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Helius Energy has officially opened a new biomass power plant in Rothes, Scotland with a fuel source from by-products at a local whisky distillery. Read more →

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Biofuel Pullback Urged To Relieve Food Pressure

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The Union of Concerned Scientists says the U.S. needs to reduce its biofuels mandate while fuels from nonfood feedstocks slowly come online. Read more →

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The Other Side Of Cleaner Energy Biofuels

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Using biofuels will force up costs for British motorists, make food more expensive for poorer countries and may increase greenhouse emissions, a report says. Read more →

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Butanol Seeking New Path Into Your Gas Tank

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Instead of doing costly ethanol plant conversions, new catalysts could make it possible to turn ethanol itself into superior butanol fuel. Read more →

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A Way To Reduce Gas Usage, GHG Emissions By 80% By 2050

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A National Research Council report shows that the U.S. can reduce gasoline and greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050. There are many challenges, though. Read more →

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Fat To Fuel London Water Treatment

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Instead of allowing "fatbergs" to clog pipes, Thames Water will collect fat, grease and oil to power a sewage treatment plant. Read more →

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