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The first balloon using biogas has taken off from Switzerland

Graltshausen, Canton Turgovia, Switzerland - The balloon to fly over the country in order to promote biological fuel

In coincidence with the opening of a biogas production plant in the Gasner family's farm, located nearby Berg, in the Swiss Canton of Turgovia, the first balloon thrust by hot air by burners which do not use the traditional liquid propane gas within cylinders inside the basket, but biological gas produced thanks to dripping, manure and vegetal residues. The substance produced can be employed both as...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 100153
Rome, Italy, 07/15/2004 17:06
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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