For you guys stuck with Ethanol

[Teth-Air]

http://www.processingmagazine.com/a...ysts-that-could-create-gasoline-of-the-future

 

[94fordguy]

Cool... anything that can improve the 'worthless' quality of Ethanol into something more motor-friendly would be great as it seems that 'pure gas' is quickly becoming a thing of the past.

 

[kidwoo]

Ethanol isn't in gas because it's the BEST alternative catalyst.

It's in there because it's a cheap one that had a huge lobby behind it.

Good read, thanks for the link. It'll be interesting to see if this goes anywhere in the US. I'll even fork down the cash to help iowa make the changeover.

 

[Mjunkie]

Sounds promising, thanks for the link to the story!!

 

[eddy]

Butanol

Does not corrode parts like ethanol, can be blended with diesel fuel for soot reduction and anti gel formation. Reduced Hydrocarbons emissions by 95%, Carbon Monoxide to 0.0%, and Oxides of Nitrogen by 37% running it in a 1992 Buick Park Avenue.

92% of gasoline's BTU compared to ethanol at 70%. Huge improvement!

Mixes readily and completely with gasoline. Butanol can be produced at an estimated cost of 85 cents per gallon. Doesn't attract water like ethanol.

Is there a down side other than the Federal government does not subsidize it?

Ethanol sucks as a motor fuel in comparison. Put the butanol in your sled and go to Yellowstone! Then go over to West Yellowstone and drink beer with ethanol, the only place it should be!