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Posted: 8:40 PM Dec 1, 2008
Eastern Kentucky University to Study Alternative Fuel Technology
Eastern Kentucky University is planning a research center aimed at developing fuel from non-edible plants.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- Eastern Kentucky University is planning a research center aimed at developing fuel from non-edible plants.
The school in Richmond is joining up with California-based General Atomics to create a new Center for Renewable and Alternative Fuel Technologies. General Atomics is known for producing the unmanned Predator aircraft.
Researchers at EKU will be studying ways to make fuel from cellulose-based materials, such as switchgrass or sorghum.
Gov. Steve Beshear said during a news conference on Monday that the state is planning to contribute about $1.5 million toward the project. It will also receive about $4 million in federal funding.
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