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Title: The benefits of biofuels

Journal Article · · Solar Today
OSTI ID:569280
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  1. National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (United States)

This article discusses the economic, environmental, and national security advantages of using biofuels instead of petroleum products in vehicles. Smog and carbon monoxide, two of the most trouble-some urban air pollutants, are largely caused by combustion of conventional petroleum based fuels. Topics include sustainable transportation fuels, emphasis on ethanol, the process of producing biofuels, and the growing market for biofuels. 1 tab.

OSTI ID:
569280
Journal Information:
Solar Today, Vol. 11, Issue 4; Other Information: PBD: Jul-Aug 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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