Do You Realize You Already Use Biomass Fuel in Your Vehicle
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Do You Realize You're Already Using Biomass Fuel in Your Vehicle?
Summary:
President Bush's call to reduce oil dependence has sparked interest in biomass fuels. Many are unaware they've been using biomass in their vehicles for years. Your fuel isn't what it used to be!
Article:
Did you know that when you fill up your car, you might be using biomass fuel? In a recent push to reduce our reliance on oil, President Bush highlighted alternative fuel sources, including biomass. Many were surprised to learn that they’ve already been using it in their vehicles for quite some time.
Plants in Your Gasoline?
During the State of the Union address, President Bush emphasized alternative fuels. While his support is commendable, he didn’t fully explain how integrated biofuels are in our current fuel system. In fact, many government vehicles have been running on bioethanol for years, enhancing performance and reducing pollution.
Ethanol, derived from biomass, is the leading biofuel in today's cars. In 2003, over 2.8 billion gallons of bioethanol were used in the U.S. as a gasoline additive. Ethanol production is quite similar to brewing beer?"using cellulosic biomass (plant material), it’s converted into sugars, which are then fermented like beer or wine to produce ethanol.
The integration of ethanol started gaining momentum in the 1990s due to serious pollution problems across various cities and states. With political inaction at the state level, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 were introduced. These amendments required the use of oxygenated fuels to reduce carbon monoxide emissions from cars, achieved by adding bioethanol to gasoline.
Next time you refuel your car, look for a label mentioning oxygenation. If you see it, you're using gasoline blended with bioethanol. It’s been there all along without much fanfare!
Keywords: biomass, fuel, ethanol, bioethanol, brewing, fermentation, Clean Air Act, gasoline, vehicles
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