On Tue, 31 Jan 2006 13:21:51 -0500, mike wilcox
That is a lie. When was the last time you fueled your vehicle with ethanol?
If you've ever driven a flex car, you would realize that the difference is negligible. The fact that the fuel costs 1-3 to 1-2 should be a factor. Why ignore that?
The 4 basic myths propagated by the petrochemical industry are: 1. Ethanol doesn't have as much energy as gasoline. 86,000 BTU's vs. 126,000 BTU's. Answer: Burning it in an open flame to boil water is not the same as burning it in an internal combustion engine. Ethanol burns slower which is better for transfering power to the piston. It is a well know fact that only 14 to 18% of the energy in gasoline is used effectively, as most of it is lost in heat, as well as some unburned emisions. I have been able to get the same mileage out of 180 proof as I did with unleaded. If you start using E-85, you will get about 10 to 15 % less mileage, but pay about 20% less per gallon of fuel. If you modify your engine to optimize it for this high octane 106-fuel, your mileage will be the same as on gasoline.
