Are The Effects Of Ethanol Helping?

Henry Ford invented the Model-T in 1908. Surprisingly it was made to run off of ethanol. He was quoted as saying, 'Ethanol is the fuel of the future.' Was he a man ahead of his time?

Ethanol contains the same type of alcohol that is found in alcoholic beverages. When motorized vehicles operate on ethanol, the ethanol is mixed with the gasoline, usually at a 10/90 mix (10 being the ethanol). Recent studies prove that the effects of ethanol reduces a vehicles mileage by 1-2. That small decrease in mileage may hurt some of our pocketbooks during the recession, but the use of ethanol is better for the future of our planet.

Ethanol's effects don't increase the greenhouse effect, but reduces nitrogen oxide by up to 20. Studies have also proven that the effects of ethanol can also reduce CO2 emissions by up to 100 on the life cycle of your vehicle. The exhaust will be cleaner and help reduce smog is what that means.

Octane is in ethanol at high concentrations. All you speed demons and muscle car maniacs know that's a good thing! Using ethanol will not slow you down, you will receive the performance you expect.

Ethanol also has another great aspect. It is biodegradable, which once again is a plus for our planet. By burning cleaner then gasoline ethanol helps reduce the effects of global warming. It is a proven fact that we have put our planet in need of great mending. Ethanol will aide by helping heal the damage we made and will reduce pollution it is taking place everyday. This is not the only solution, but could be the safest.