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Synthetics soar

Authors :
Ott, James
Source :
Aviation Week & Space Technology. July 31, 2006, Vol. 165 Issue 5, p54, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The Defense Department, government and industry are awakening to the possibilities of synthetic fuels and other alternatives as the price of petroleum-derived propellant has climbed to an unprecedented $77 a barrel in 2006. An Air Force fuels specialist is optimistic that a shift to synthetic fuels is gaining acceptance and alternative fuels could also be produced from ethanol, hydrogen and bio fuels as long as they are certified for use.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00052175
Volume :
165
Issue :
5
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.150842377