Anyone working in the ethanol industry has heard the joke about drinking their work. For a few, however, ethanol for human consumption is no laughing matter.
A team of engine developers from Ricardo Inc. has downsized a standard engine using ethanol-infused technology. The result: a smaller engine with huge gains.
For ethanol plants in financial distress, the way out can seem almost impossible, but several plants this year have negotiated a path through reorganization.
EPM takes a look at international developments with a special focus on Brazil.
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