Rafael Reyes on Tuesday, 30 October 2012 15:45
Google Tests On-Site Biofuel Production
Camarillo-based company Cool Planet Energy Systems has an intriguing idea about biofuel: instead of churning out fuel from large, central refineries, Cool Planet would rather manufacture modular, shippable micro-biorefineries and sell them to you for on-site biofuel production - a system that can produce biofuel for $1.50 per gallon. Google has been testing this micro-biorefinery at its Mountain View headquarters. So far, the vehicle has traveled more than 2,400 miles while meeting California’s new low carbon fuel standard, which is not scheduled to go into effect until 2020.
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