Now coffee could fuel cars too

Scientists have made biofuel from ground coffee produced in 20 different geographic regions — including caffeinated and decaffeinated forms.

Now coffee could fuel cars too

New research from the University of Bath suggests that waste coffee grounds could be a “sustainable fuel source” for powering vehicles.

The study found that different varieties of coffee, including Robusta and Arabica, have reasonably standard composition and relevant physical properties of fuel.

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