 Ethanol / E85, Dosen't seem to be a good thing, after all |
 Nov 9, 2007 - 3:07 PM
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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 -------------------- Car #3: 98 Accord LX- purchased 5/06, totaled 8/06
Car #2: 95 Celica GT- purchased 8/03, current daily driver Car #1: 01 Focus ZX3- purchased 5/01, sold 8/03 |
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Nov 12, 2007 - 11:34 PM
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From a global economic point of view, its a joke. I would vote to end all ethanol subsidies immediately. However, it is a a cheap alternative to race fuel for a properly modified car. As long as it is here, we might as well enjoy the benefits.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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saleeka Ethanol / E85 Nov 9, 2007 - 3:07 PM
Supersprynt From what I gather, it's a stepping stone. Lik... Nov 9, 2007 - 6:04 PM Celiracer18 i see nothing good in it.
I am a farmer though so ... Nov 9, 2007 - 7:03 PM Kwanza26 QUOTEBut prairie grasses don't currently have ... Nov 9, 2007 - 7:57 PM Hanyo QUOTE(saleeka @ Nov 9, 2007 - 12:07 ... Nov 10, 2007 - 1:39 AM Celiracer18 What I don't like about it is that they are pu... Nov 10, 2007 - 11:54 PM presure2 we should be making it out of sugar, like brazil h... Nov 11, 2007 - 8:44 AM GeEkBoY OK 3 things:
Corn is not a good source of ethano... Nov 12, 2007 - 12:07 AM Shocker My buddy here in tennessee is running his supra on... Nov 12, 2007 - 12:29 AM
Rayme I think its just wrong to grow food to make fuel o... Nov 13, 2007 - 11:26 AM Kwanza26 QUOTE(Rayme @ Nov 13, 2007 - 4:26 PM... Nov 14, 2007 - 3:59 AM |
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