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Re: OUTRAGEOUS FUEL PRICES #2
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Posted by Paul in Mich on May 02, 2005 at 20:11:48 from (152.163.101.7):
In Reply to: OUTRAGEOUS FUEL PRICES #2 posted by Rodek Man on May 02, 2005 at 18:56:32:
I"m a little hard of hearing, but not that hard.....Bio Diesel is ok for summer use, but gells badly in winter, and doesnt store well from what I"ve heard. Its used here in Mid Mich, but on a limited basis because of its problems. Believe me if alternate fuels were efficient, and cost effective, we farmers would be the first to be using them as they would benefit us, but they have drawbacks just as drugs have side effects. Much research is still needed to make ethanol and bio diesel totally feasable. About 10% ethanol is about all that works without creating more problems than it eliminates. First and formost is that as the percentage of ethanol goes up, the lubricating qualities of the fuel goes down. In all actuality, while there are lots of reasons to find alternative fuels, "outrageous price" is not one of them. America enjoys the lowest prices for fuel of any industrial country. Norway which is a heavy exporter of crude, pays over $6.00 per gallon of gasolene. Most European countries pay $4.00 per gallon and higher. Bottom line is "We"re spoiled"!
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