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Old 05-23-2008, 12:26 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Corn ethanol is bad for the environment.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/08/sc...=1&oref=slogin

Bad for the economy.

http://www.american.com/archive/2008...anol-subsidies
http://www.usnews.com/articles/busin...op-prices.html

Bad for FE.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/c...anol_ov1_1.htm
Quote:
Originally Posted by pro ethanol site
Q: How does ethanol affect gas mileage?
A:While there are many variables that affect fuel economy (weather, car condition, road grade, tire pressure, air conditioner use, etc.), studies indicate that fuel economy with ethanol-enriched fuels may decrease, but not likely with E10. E85 has approximately 27% less energy then gasoline, but fuel economy loss varies between 10 to 25%.
http://www.drivingethanol.org/ethano...questions.aspx

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