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NYC_SKP

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1. Many don't realize that ethanol gets fewer Mile Per Gallon.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Fri Dec 28, 2012, 12:09 AM

Dec 2012

It's less energy intensive.

I'm unconvinced that ethanol is a good thing for the planet as long as we're using corn.

I am pretty sure that the ag-lobby has crafted this push for ethanol, and GWB was for ethanol, after all, and some good data indicates it takes more petrol to make ethanol than the value of the ethanol you get.

So I would avoid it altogether.

Biodiesel on the other hand is a good thing, I think!

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Will the New Ethanol Blend Tank My Ride? [View all] Rhiannon12866 Dec 2012 OP

Many don't realize that ethanol gets fewer Mile Per Gallon. NYC_SKP Dec 2012 #1

I worry that they'll start adding more ethanol Rhiannon12866 Dec 2012 #3

I can run E-85 in one of my vehicles. I won't use that in my old cars. Historic NY Dec 2012 #2

Thank you! I saw one of these maps somewhere, have been trying to find it... Rhiannon12866 Dec 2012 #4

Apparently (or hopefully) E-15 pumps will be labelled, and... TreasonousBastard Dec 2012 #5

Ironically, cars with valve and ring wear wtmusic Dec 2012 #8

You might consider 'marine grade' gasoline. trof Dec 2012 #6

Thanks! I'll keep that in mind. Rhiannon12866 Dec 2012 #7