The next Tesla may come from Asia, with the potential to produce 36 million tons of biofuel annually from rice husk. Rice husk has long been treated as an agricultural waste product, despite its high energy content making it an ideal feedstock for producing biofuel. This article will explore the process of producing biofuel from rice husk, how biofuels compare to gasoline, and the importance of clean and renewable energy sources.
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