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Brazil researchers find copaiba tree yields diesel substitute
In Manaus and Sao Paulo scientists test hundreds of native trees for energy. Copaiba trees may produce up to 26 gallons of oil yearly and run a Toyota on the fuel for a year with no engine modifications. Brazil relies on oil imports for 85 percent of its consumption as government fuel prices rise.
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Sao Paulo
Brazil
UPI
National
Amazonian Research Institute
Manaus
Jose Guilherme Maia
Maia
United States
Ulf Schuchard
University of Campimas