Can Ethanol Survive Without Subsidies?

In light of the ethanol tax credit and tariff extension, POET CEO Jeff Broin discusses whether ethanol can compete with gasoline without government subsidies.

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Jan 12, 2011

In light of the ethanol tax credit and tariff extension, POET CEO Jeff Broin discusses whether ethanol can compete with gasoline without government subsidies.

 

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