http://www.bio-catalyst.com/2009/05/19/ethanol-as-a-biofuel-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/ Information and Commentary About Biofuels and Biotechnology Wed, 27 May 2009 08:26:09 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.bio-catalyst.com/2009/05/19/ethanol-as-a-biofuel-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Chet Geschickter Tue, 19 May 2009 20:57:45 +0000 http://www.bio-catalyst.com/?p=225#comment-3 Valid points regarding ethanol. We face major infrastructure upgrades in order to handle E85 fuel in an economical manner. Highlights include E85 pumps at gas stations (95% of which are independent, with average profits of $22,000 per year), dedicated ethanol pipelines, and specialized blending depots at gasoline distribution terminals. I agree with your points on butanol, etc. Unfortunately, we are rolling along with the ethanol status quo, and massive government subsidies will need to be added on top of already rich production subsidies. It's time to broaden the dialog beyond ethanol and include butanol, biodiesel, syngas and other forms of organically-derived fuel. Valid points regarding ethanol. We face major infrastructure upgrades in order to handle E85 fuel in an economical manner. Highlights include E85 pumps at gas stations (95% of which are independent, with average profits of $22,000 per year), dedicated ethanol pipelines, and specialized blending depots at gasoline distribution terminals.
I agree with your points on butanol, etc. Unfortunately, we are rolling along with the ethanol status quo, and massive government subsidies will need to be added on top of already rich production subsidies.
It’s time to broaden the dialog beyond ethanol and include butanol, biodiesel, syngas and other forms of organically-derived fuel.

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