boeing 747
May 30 2009, Anupam

Eco Factor: Boeing 747-400 powered by a 50-50 blend of fruit oil and jet fuel.

Severely criticized on the amount of carbon emissions their planes produce, aviation companies have started to try out new fuel combinations that could make their...

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