Wednesday, November 02, 2005

Prospects for Cellulosic Ethanol Attract D.C. Supporters

AutoWeek - The Auto Enthusiast's Online Resource:
by Harry Stoffer -- 11/2/2005
"Evidence is growing, though, that ethanol can be made efficiently with genetically engineered enzymes applied to nonfood crops and plant waste. These include cornstalks, rice and wheat straw, sugar beet waste and even byproducts of beer making, proponents say.

Sen. Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., plans legislation that would require carmakers to build more flexible-fuel vehicles. Lieberman cites Brazil's success with ethanol made from sugar cane."

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