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Mexican scientists push agave-to-ethanol project; resilient plant could far outstrip corn

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 7, 2008 8:14 PM CDT

(Newser) – A small group of Mexican scientists is working to create a massive agave-to-ethanol project that one says could supply the entire US need of 36 billion gallons by 2022, Renewable Energy World reports. The agave, used to make tequila and mescal, is high in sugar,...   Read full story »

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