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To: Toddsterpatriot

Ethanol has roughly 2/3 the energy as gasoline; so it takes 50% more.


116 posted on 03/06/2006 1:43:23 PM PST by Old Professer (The critic writes with rapier pen, dips it twice, and writes again.)
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To: Old Professer

In an engine optimized for ethanol, the difference in BTU content doesn't strictly correspond to difference in mileage. An engine tuned for ethanol can have a substantially higher compression ratio, the spark can be advanced, the cooling system can be modifed and the like.


133 posted on 03/06/2006 1:59:45 PM PST by Mr. Lucky
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