Virgin Atlantic 747 to test biofuel in early 2008


	Virgin Atlantic 747 to test biofuel in early 2008

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10-15-2007 3:17 PM

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10-15-2007 3:32 PM

Erik Schiegg

As far as ethanol produced from wood sideproducts or hemp is used, it's a great idea.

But we mustn't drive or fly with the tortillas of the poor...

10-15-2007 3:42 PM

The REAL Napster

But we mustn't drive or fly with the tortillas of the poor...

And people should educate themselves that not all biofuels come from corn. Cane, Switchgrass and even algae farms are now being used to make biofuels.

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