|
Ethanol fuel is ethanol (ethyl alcohol), the same type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. It can be used as a transport fuel, mainly as a bio fuel additive for gasoline. World ethanol production for transport fuel tripled between 2000 and 2007 from 17 billion to more than 52 billion litres. From 2007 to 2008, the share of ethanol in global gasoline type fuel use increased from 3.7% to 5.4%. In 2009 worldwide ethanol fuel production reached 19.5 billion gallons (73.9 billion liters).
Ethanol (ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol), according to the US Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, is a "clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic, agreeable odor"
A blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline, can be used in flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs), which are specially designed to run on gasoline, E85, or any mixture of the two. FFVs are offered by several vehicle manufacturers.
Ethanol really works - just ask Indy or the IRL - both have been using ethanol for several years!! - See video!
Thoughts and Facts:
- There just isn't any more safe places in and around the US to drill
- It's time to phase out drilling over time and phase in other alternative fuels
- This nation could use ethanol or a 85% blend in most vehicles with little cost to the consumer
- There are millions and millions of unused acres of land across the USA that could be used to grow corn and sugar cane
- It's true that costs are higher than gas in limited production, but when it is mass produced on the millions of available acreage, it will be at a reasonable price
- The expansion of green fuels could and would employ millions of Americans
- America needs to stop stalling - it's time for bio fuels
| Home | Alternative Fuels | Gas Well Fracking | What Can We Do? | Comments/Contributors | Helpful Links | News | Contact |
|
