This video featuring Standard Alcohol Company of America, Inc., and ENVIROLENE was shot in 2000 by a PBS affiliate. The mixed alcohol fuel story is even more compelling a decade later, bu the first facility has yet to be built.
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Clean Fuels at a Glance
 Synthetic gasoline? Syndiesel from coal? Oil-based fuels from algae, grasses or waste grease? Single alcohols like ethanol? What about higher mixed alcohol fuels?
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Site Navigation +The Green Fuel PrescriptionAt Risk: Economy, Environment Disease: Fossil Fuel Dependency Symptoms: Pollution, Oil Sheiks Cure: Higher Mixed Alcohol Fuel Dosage: Continuous 24/7 Contraindications: None Manufacturer: Bioroot Energy, LLC |
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