Cellulosic ethanol is gaining momentum worldwide as more and more governments and international companies begin to see the renewable fuel as the next inevitable step toward reducing fossil fuel consumption. This new technology has a bright future, but when—and where—will it develop first?
The United States has more than 200 years of experience in rail, so efficiency and optimization should come naturally—and for many it does. But with a rail system that is growingly congested, it's often impossible to give customers what they want when they want it. Fortunately, some Class 1 and short line railroad companies are investing with the ethanol industry in mind.
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