Oregon and I believe WA require 10% ethanol in the gas. I watched my mileage plummet when this change occurred. Thanks for the link Robert! I might have to check out the CFN nearby to see if their gas prices are reasonable, and without ethanol.
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Originally Posted by ecofreak
Rather have my gas stretched with something local than burning more oil in the long run through transport.
Guys, unless you're competing, or doing the best run you can, you must look at the big picture. Better mileage or better impact?
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I am not sufficiently satisfied that burning corn ethanol is environmentally advantageous. The evidence seems to suggest just the opposite.
Most likely the ethanol in my gas is not local. Furthermore a lot of fuel is spent growing corn and fertilizing. My hunch is that if it was more environmentally friendly to use ethanol as a fuel, it would also be cheaper than gas (per unit of energy, and minus all subsidies).