Sunday, September 11, 2005

"Frequently Asked Questions about Synthetic Fuels and Coal-to Liquids Technology"

From the State of Montana web site, Frequently Asked Questions about Synthetic Fuels and Coal-to Liquids Technology.

Interesting claim:

What are the benefits of synthetic fuel?
There are several. First, America is blessed with abundant resources for making synfuel. Montana's coal alone could produce enough fuel to power every American car for decades, giving us energy independence from foreign regimes that now supply the U.S. with 58% of our oil. Second, synthetic fuel requires no engine modifications, burns cleanly, and is made with clean coal technology, a process that removes impurities, toxins and greenhouse gasses. Third, military security would be increased by the use of synthetic fuel, which is why the Department of Defense recently began a synthetic fuel program.