RESUMO

Rising oil prices, fears of global warming, and instability in oil-producing countries have ignited the rush to produce biofuels from plants. The science is progressing rapidly, driven by favorable policies and generous financing, but many hurdles remain before cars and trucks run on "gasohol" or "grassoline."

Assuntos

Fontes de Energia Bioelétrica/economia , Fontes de Energia Bioelétrica/tendências , Plantas , Biomassa , Brasil , Etanol , Efeito Estufa , Veículos Automotores , Petróleo/economia