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Yucca plants, seen here in Califormia in 2008. After a three-year slog Colombian scientists have revved up a car that runs on yucca-derived ethanol, spurring hopes that the Latin American staple could be transformed into an abundant fuel. (AFP/File/Gabriel Bouys)


2 posted on 08/21/2009 7:41:26 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Godspeed .. Monthly Donor Onboard)
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To: NormsRevenge

Always wondered how they got those big plants down that small hole into the gas tank....


5 posted on 08/21/2009 8:11:08 PM PDT by njslim
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To: NormsRevenge

In my youth 30 years ago i had cactus alcohol ignited and fueled runs across the midwest.


7 posted on 08/21/2009 8:26:55 PM PDT by AlbertWang
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