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The U.S. Department of Energy estimates 2.45 billion metric tons a year of biomass are available for U.S. fuel production. One ton can be converted to 186 gallons (721 liters) of methanol. Source: http://www.iags.org/methanol.htmThis is to say, the government has chosen a path to consume a total of 7.76 billion barrels of crude oil per year, when the U. S. Department of Energy estimates enough biomass is annually available to make 10.85 billion barrels of methanol. Methanol is no stranger to the oil companies who use it for an octane booster, just like they use ethanol, but they want to make it out of crude oil. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methanol_economyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_economyhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethanol_economyEthanol is easily converted to diethyl ether (starting fluid) at 140 deg. C with conc. sulfuric acid. The sulfuric acid is not consumed in the reaction and water is the only by-product. Ethers are used as anti-knock additives.

Asked by britestar

Then shouldnt they work for the same price that the rest of the country works for so we could save money. And cut the pensions that come with it. Especially on any elected official that has ever filibusted!!

Asked by Brett

A decade ago, the government's own studies showed that diesel vehicles were 25% more fuel efficient than gasoline vehicles for the same performance. Yet, smaller, affordable vehicles virtually disappeared for "environmental" reasons. Newer diesels are even more fuel efficient compared to gasoline vehicles and the recent comeback has dried up with the new fuel requirements.Why is the US stuck using the explosive refinery waste product in its vehicles while other countries can benefit from the more energy packed fuel?

Asked by Goodbye, Cruel World

i have 20 years over the no trouble no fines no reck need to slow down hossman

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Asked by Battaglia

Wouldn't that money be better spent on our troops? I'd like to see the justification for this spending. I LOVE racing, but DAMN!

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Asked by BILLYKID

Here is a link to the story in question, this is a new topic for me. So lets learn together.http://autos.msn.com/advice/article.aspx?contentid=4024974

Asked by Core 2 Duo

where we have to put car seats??? MAKE A SAFE ONE FOR THE FRONT!!!!! So needless...

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Asked by Hussain

I can't keep putting all this money in my gas tank every week....

Asked by Sivashanmugam

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Asked by branbran

Are you a fast or slow driver?

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