**DOE announces investment in 4 advanced biofuel projects** - " . . In the United States, the transportation sector accounts for two-thirds of total U.S. oil consumption and one-third of our nation’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Hydrocarbon-based biofuels made from non-food feedstocks, waste materials and algae can directly replace gasoline and other fuels in our gas tanks and refineries. The Energy Department continues to take steps to speed the development of clean, renewable biofuels, with the goal of **producing cost-competitive drop-in biofuels at $3 per gallon by 2017** . . "
Posted on: Thu, 04 Jul 2013 14:50:57 +0000
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