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It also requires 29% more energy to produce than what it puts out.

Lee — 3/14/2006 7:57:14 PM (archived)

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Alternative fuels front: New study shows ethanol has 20% advantage over gasoline... - Scott Evil - 3/14/2006 3:59:06 PM
- It also requires 29% more energy to produce than what it puts out. (n/t) - Lee - 3/14/2006 7:57:14 PM
  - re: How much energy is lost when you recharge a battery? - Scott Evil - 3/15/2006 2:41:15 PM
  - True if you use American corn. (n/t) - alcaray - 3/14/2006 10:15:01 PM
  - re: And how much energy does producing premium gasoline cost? (n/t) - Chris Vancil - 3/14/2006 8:47:51 PM
    - Book Offers A Viable Alternative To Fossil Fuel - ljk - 3/16/2006 2:32:40 PM

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