Can Synthetic Fuels Give the Air Force Energy Independence?

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Channel: IEEE Spectrum · 2008 · Science & Technology

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IEEE Spectrum (http://spectrum.ieee.org)visits an Air Force lab that is testing all sorts of jet fuel alternatives, made from coal, algae, and other sources.  But true energy independence remains elusive, as many of these fuels have carbon footprints worse than conventional, kerosene-based jet fuel. To read more, check out http://www.spectrum.ieee.org/sep08/6694

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