Japan sets sights on ethanol cars - Democratic Underground

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Japan sets sights on ethanol cars

http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Story.asp?Article=147824&Sn=BUSI&IssueID=29102

"The main goal is to counter global warming," Sekiya said. "Adopting the new technology is not that difficult."

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By mixing in the plant-based fuel, scientists can reduce the harmful greenhouse gases churned out in vehicle exhaust - a top priority for Japan, which is the world's second-large economy and a top air pollution offender, despite being a key driver behind the Kyoto Protocol - an international agreement to cut global output of carbon dioxide by 2012.

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