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Old 03-29-2012, 12:54 AM   #31 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Allch Chcar View Post
Ethanol is infact heavier than Gasoline. Being 33% oxygen makes it heavier and reduces it's energy density. It's also what makes it so energy efficient.
If I understand what you are saying, Ethanol is more weight dense than gasoline but less energy dense? How does oxygen make it "so energy efficient" and compared to what?

Since oxygen is floating all around, it seems lugging it about in a fuel tank is a waste of space and weight.

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