The Guardian: US navy launches first biofuel-powered aircraft carriers
Carrier strike group of four ships is the first to begin operating regularly with a blend of petroleum and biofuels made from beef fat
The US navy on Wednesday launched its first carrier strike group powered partly by biofuel a mix made from beef fat, calling it a milestone toward easing the military’s reliance on foreign oil.
The maritime branch touted the warships as the centrepiece of its “Great Green Fleet” part of a navy-wide initiative that aims to draw 50% of its power from alternative energy in four years.
For now, the mix fueling the ships is only 10% biofuels and 90% petroleum. The navy originally aimed for a 50-50 ratio, but the cost was too high, though that could change as competition grows in the alternative fuel industry, navy secretary Ray Mabus told reporters.
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More News On The US Navy's Biofuel Program
'Great Green Fleet' using biofuels deployed by U.S. Navy -- Reuters
The Navy has launched a carrier strike group powered partly by biofuels -- AP
Navy deploys first biofuel-powered Great Green Fleet to Asia-Pacific -- Navy Times
‘Great green fleet’ sails on beef-fat fuel -- San Diego Union Tribune
The US Navy Will Power an Entire Fleet With Biofuel Made From Beef Fat -- Gizmodo