Is Ethanol the Amswer for our Energy Problems?

By admin | November 12, 2007

With oil prices hovering near $100 a barrel, we must begin to wonder if ethanol is really the answer to our energy problems? If not, how much of an impact will it have to reduce our needs for foreign oil. Keep searching for more alternative fuel. In a recent article written in Energy Policy by James and Stephen Eaves, they arrive at a conclusion that’s a harsh reality.

If the United States devoted all its corn production to the production of ethanol, “We could displace only about 3.5 percent of current gasoline consumption.”

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One Response to “Is Ethanol the Amswer for our Energy Problems?”

  1. LosAngeles Says:
    May 20th, 2008 at 2:35 am

    Assuming either the Left Wing or the Right Wing gained control of the country, it would probably fly around in circles.

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