Friday, January 29, 2010

Fuel alternatives

A lot of studies have been conducted on renewable energy since the cost of petroleum based fuels hike up.

The latest was researched conducted on E.coli.

Researchers found that E.coli, the most common bacteria, able to digest simple sugars from plant waste and turn it into biofuel.

The technology could lead to low-cost, low-carbon and high performance renewable fuels.

Biofuels, made from plants and animal fat are alternatives to petroleum-based fuel.

It was anticipated that the company would begin commercial production over the next 2years in Brazil.

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