Yep, that’s our government! If they imposed the same level of efficiency requirements on themselves as they do on industry and business, something might actually get done. But then, the pockets of the politicians would be emptier. Can’t have that, can we?

Yep, that’s our government! If they imposed the same level of efficiency requirements on themselves as they do on industry and business, something might actually get done. But then, the pockets of the politicians would be emptier. Can’t have that, can we?

Unlike CNG and hydrogen, existing modern engines (1980 & up) require very little modification to run strictly E85. Remember, drag racing has been burning alcohol for decades and the Indy Racing League mandated E85 use a couple years ago. NASCAR is under pressure to do the same. Henry Ford powered his first cars on ethanol.

Additionally, ethanol produces a fraction of the emissions that gasoline does, and even none of some of them. THIS should be the focus of the green movement, not initial infrastructure costs and world food issues.

Last year, a tanker truck full of ethanol crashed and a couple thousand gallons leaked onto the freeway. How did they handle the spill? They simply stood by and let it evaporate. No environmental damage resulted!

Corn is the easiest grain to ferment, but it yields the least amount of ethanol. Sugaer cane, sugar beets and Jerusalem artichokes yield much more per bushel.

The U.S should eliminate tariffs on imported ethanol and form a partnership with places like the Dominican Republic to import raw fermentation stock.

If our Congress can ever pull it’s head out of Big Oil’s rectal opening, then E85 could be an immediate “bridge” solution, until other more efficient and green technologies can be developed and brought on line.

Additionally, you can obtain a license from the government to brew your own ethanol. You can’t do that with gasoline, hydrogen or CNG!

The “either/or” mentality has blocked progress for political reasons.

Ethanol…no drilling required, no supertankers to pollute shorelines!

Unlike CNG and hydrogen, existing modern engines (1980 & up) require very little modification to run strictly E85. Remember, drag racing has been burning alcohol for decades and the Indy Racing League mandated E85 use a couple years ago. NASCAR is under pressure to do the same. Henry Ford powered his first cars on ethanol.

Additionally, ethanol produces a fraction of the emissions that gasoline does, and even none of some of them. THIS should be the focus of the green movement, not initial infrastructure costs and world food issues.

Last year, a tanker truck full of ethanol crashed and a couple thousand gallons leaked onto the freeway. How did they handle the spill? They simply stood by and let it evaporate. No environmental damage resulted!

Corn is the easiest grain to ferment, but it yields the least amount of ethanol. Sugaer cane, sugar beets and Jerusalem artichokes yield much more per bushel.

The U.S should eliminate tariffs on imported ethanol and form a partnership with places like the Dominican Republic to import raw fermentation stock.

If our Congress can ever pull it’s head out of Big Oil’s rectal opening, then E85 could be an immediate “bridge” solution, until other more efficient and green technologies can be developed and brought on line.

Additionally, you can obtain a license from the government to brew your own ethanol. You can’t do that with gasoline, hydrogen or CNG!

The “either/or” mentality has blocked progress for political reasons.

Ethanol…no drilling required, no supertankers to pollute shorelines!

Of course if the Government would just get out of the way and instead of offering “incentives” for a particular solution, offer say 5 years with no taxes for an innovative solution like biodiesel from algae or some other bio-renewable, or non bio-renewable fuel, we would be more likely to get answers that were both better and faster.

That would have the political disadvantage that no politician could claim credit. Of course several would try anyway.

Of course if the Government would just get out of the way and instead of offering “incentives” for a particular solution, offer say 5 years with no taxes for an innovative solution like biodiesel from algae or some other bio-renewable, or non bio-renewable fuel, we would be more likely to get answers that were both better and faster.

That would have the political disadvantage that no politician could claim credit. Of course several would try anyway.