My sources inform me that the Senate passed an amendment to an energy bill that would remove methyl t-butyl ether from the nation's fuel supply. I believe this can only be a good thing. MTBE, while an excellent oxygenator, is responsible for a good deal of groundwater contamination. Ethanol works nearly as well, is cheaper, and has less environmental impact.
And while we're on the subject of ethanol, I've discovered that many gas stations near my workplace carry E85. That is, 85% ethanol, 15% gasoline. And even more amazing, there are many cars on the road here that burn it. While Asheville does have a burgeoning biodiesel supply, it would be nice if the local car dealers and gas stations would add ethanol to the alternative fuel economy of the region
Posted by brent at 06:25 | TrackBackMuch more information on E85 and biodiesel on site developed by the American Lung Association of Minnesota:
www.CleanAirChoice.org
We also blog on the subject of biofuels from time to time. Please visit.
Posted by: ALAMN at June 23, 2005 12:30 PMThanks for the link! There's also an interesting podcast that I listened to recently from Make magazine about biodiesel that was very informative.
Posted by: BrentN at June 23, 2005 07:35 PM