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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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Ethanol Myths Busted

Myth #1: Ethanol requires more energy to make than it yields.
Myth #2: Ethanol production reduces our food supply.
Myth #3: Ethanol crops and production emit more greenhouse gases than gasoline.
Myth #4: Ethanol requires too much water to produce.
Myth #5: Cars get lower gas mileage with ethanol.

Five Ethanol Myths Busted


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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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Great article. Thanks for sharing
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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Interesting. What about that it's corrosive to the engine (or at least engines that have been in production)? True or false? Europe sure seems to hate it.
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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Looks like four, not five.
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Old Jul 18, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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Thanks for sharing the article. My car should be drinking ethanol tomorrow night and I cannot wait! I have received a lot of criticism from my family and friends regarding ethanol so I cannot wait to email them this link
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