a vision for renewable energy: the forgotten story of Henry Ford and ethanol

a vision for renewable energy: the forgotten story of Henry Ford and ethanol

Henry Ford revolutionized the automobile industry with the Model T, designed to run on ethanol, envisioning a fuel economy based on local agriculture. Despite its potential, ethanol was overshadowed by gasoline due to industry dominance and regulatory challenges. Ford’s vision of renewable energy remains significant today, highlighting the need for infrastructure and supportive policies.

biofuels explained

biofuels explained

A biofuel is a form of fuel that is produced from renewable organic materials, such as sugar crops, oil seed crops, and animal fats. They are considered to be potential substitutes for carbon-based fuels, i.e. extremely old, biofuels. There are two varieties: plant-based and animal-based. The plant-based products are fermented sugars which create the fuels like…