Ethanol / E85, Dosen't seem to be a good thing, after all Options

[saleeka]

Our local news station did a 2 part report on E85 this week, and I was pretty supprised to find out some of the things that they informed us about. After seeing both segments, I certainly don't see ethanol as a solution for the time being whatsoever. It's less efficient, and because of that, it isn't any cleaner or cheaper, among other problems. For any of those interested, the below links are a good read


Part 1- Ethanol: fuel of the future?

Part 2- Our E85 road test

[Celiracer18]

What I don't like about it is that they are putting some of the plants in areas with a corn deficit and its also increasing the cost of corn which is putting many small-mid size farms out of business.

Another problem (to some) is that its increasing the cost of food and clothing. Corn products are going up in price because of the price of corn now. The price of cotton is going up a little because many cotton farmers are putting corn in instead of cotton so the supply of cotton has gone down a little.

This post has been edited by Celiracer18: Nov 10, 2007 - 11:59 PM