The Energy Balance of Corn Ethanol: An Update

作者: Michael Q. Wang , James A. Duffield , Hosein Shapouri

DOI: 10.22004/AG.ECON.34075

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摘要: Studies conducted since the late 1970s have estimated net energy value (NEV) of corn ethanol. However, variations in data and assumptions used among studies resulted a wide range estimates. This study identifies factors causing this variation develops more consistent estimate.

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