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The orange groves of Valencia could soon be powering Spanish cars as a new technology is developed to turn the fruit’s thick, shiny peel into biofuel.
In a region with 190,000 hectares covered with oranges and lemons – many of which are left to rot on the trees – citric-powered cars could reduce pollution while using a readily available source of energy, according to local officials.
The presence of a Ford car factory in the town of Almussafes adds to the potential for the region.
Guardian
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