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Gasohol, Take Two (the other white aliphatic-alcohol)
On January 5, 1981, President Jimmy Carter signed Executive Order 12261 – Gasohol in Federal Motor Vehicles. This was intended to increase the use of “gasohol,” which is roughly defined as a gasoline blend with 10% anhydrous ethyl alcohol “derived … Continue reading
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Food for thought. Or is it food for fuel?
Brazil is a role model in renewable energy usage. However, is their ethanol production really a good idea? Continue reading
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Corn Ethanol and Ham Sandwiches
In recent years, there has been much discussion about the energy balance of certain biofuels, particularly corn ethanol, cellulosic ethanol, and biodiesel. Scientists have attempted to establish, using life cycle analyses (LCA), the merits of these fuels–most importantly, their “energy … Continue reading
