Boeing's Tobacco Fuel Could Help South African Economy Take Off

摘要

The Boeing Co. is working to develop biofuels that are better for the environment than petroleum-based fuels. In an interview with Bloomberg News, Darrin Morgan, director of Boeing's sustainable fuels strategy, discussed the outlook for sustainable aviation biofuels and his company's efforts to develop jet fuel made from tobacco plants in South Africa. This interview was edited for clarity and length.