[mdlug-discuss] Ethanol vs gasoline economy [Was: [mdlug] Automotive technical info ...]

[allen]

Bradley McMahon wrote:
> Yes ethanol burns clean but let's not forget the by product of ethanol
> CO2 ( a green house gas). If any one has been paying attention the
> move to ethanol is to stop releasing CO2 into the air or at least
> limit it. I am not sure how much the difference between ethanol and
> gas Co2 emissions but it would be an interesting read.
>
> Brad
>   
If we're not going to sign on to Kyoto why would we subsidize the 
production of ethanol to reduce carbon release?

Touch base with the farm lobby if you want to know the reason why 
ethanol production is vital to our national interests and the Kyoto 
Accords is contrary to our national interest.

Allen