FUEL FROM WHEAT
TESTED IN CANADA
Canada's ever-increasing production ol' tanks and other war machines may some day operate with fuel derived from wheat. Although production of this fuel is in primary stages, Solon Low.. Provincial Treasurer, said that the Government, in collaboration with distillers in Vancouver, is accumulating data which will be of invaluable assistance." "So I'ar the experiments have been quite satisfactory," Mr Low said, "and we ar ealso experimenting on automobiles in 'ICdmonton Avilli antifreeze made from our 'wheat." Mr Low said the Vanc-iiver plant is purchasing quanlities of Alberta's surplus 'wlu-at and alcohol. which tested S7) per cent proof. "The advantages of the experiments will aid both, the farmers and the Federal Government," lie continued, "if we can discover a satisfactory and inexpensive method of blending this alcohol with other products.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 5, Issue 31, 20 March 1942, Page 6
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135FUEL FROM WHEAT Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 5, Issue 31, 20 March 1942, Page 6
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