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Ethanol is an alternative fuel source derived from the glucose present in crops such as corn or sugar.
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Fast Facts:
- 42 billion liters produced in 2004
- Can be produced from any starch or sugar
- Countries with Ethanol programs: United States, Brazil, Colombia, China
Quotes
- "Coskata is not the only company pursuing the gas-to-bacteria-to-fuel route, but claims its process gives more ethanol per ton of raw material — 100 gallons — and uses less water, less than one gallon for each gallon of ethanol." The New York Times: G.M. Buys Stake in Ethanol Made From Waste (January 14, 2008)
- "The Italian luxury sports car maker unveiled a concept car on Monday that can run on ethanol which it said reflected its engineering expertise from Formula One racing and growing demand for alternative fuel vehicles in the United States." Red Herring Ferrari Fires Up Ethanol Sports Car (January 15, 2008)
- "Oil's jump to more than $100 per barrel has helped boost shares of ethanol companies as interest swells..." Reuters: U.S. Ethanol Companies Thrive As Oil Tops $100 (January 3, 2008)
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Ethanol on Amazon
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Sustainable Ethanol: Biofuels, Biorefineries, Cellulosic Biomass, Flex-fuel Vehicles, and Sustainable Farming for Energy Independence - $17.00
Sustainable Ethanol goes beyond the headlines, uncovering the benefits and limitations of North America's fuel ethanol industry. Ethanol production and use are becoming more efficient and less reliant on fossil fuel inputs. Learn about the ...
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Ethanol and the Liver - $159.95
A comprehensive reference, this book explores both pathogenic and clinical aspects of alcoholic liver disease (ALD). The authors provide an in-depth review of the major mechanisms thought to contribute to ALD and, where possible, relate the...
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Alcohol Can Be a Gas!: Fueling an Ethanol Revolution for the 21st Century - $47.00
Alcohol Can Be a Gas! is the only comprehensive book ever written on alcohol fuel production and use for home and farm. Until now, it has been very difficult for farmers, contractors, alternative energy aficionados, those concerned a...
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Bel-Art F116460637 500ml Safety Wide Mouth Wash Bottle Labeled Ethanol - $18.23
BEL-ARTS safety labeled wash bottles ensure leak proof dispensing of your most common solvents in the laboratory. The low density polyethylene bottles and polypropylene caps are chemical and corrosion resistant. Bottles are imprinted with D...
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Vital Nutrients Milk Thistle 80% (Ethanol/Water Extract), 250mg - 60 Veg Capsules - $21.40
Milk Thistle 80% (Ethanol/water extract) can be used to support and promote liver tissue, stimulate liver function, and act as an antioxidant for the liver. Silybin, a constituent of milk thistle, supports the liver's efforts to remove chem...
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