Cornfields Vs. Oilfields

CORNFIELDS Vs. OILFIELDS пП Gas prices are passing $3 a gallon and climbing, oil companies are making record profits and there is serious concern about this country's dependence on foreign oil. Those things have sparked a lot of talk about using something else, instead of oil, to fuel our cars. Pros: cleanly gre Greenhouse reduces gas consumption burns prett Using ethanol as an additive to fuel won't 15% replace much foreign oil, unless Americans switch to what's called "E85" - 85% ethanol and 15% gas. gas 85% ethanol Ethanol reduces all emissions at the tail dioxide is released to the atmo- sphere, it is reabsorbed by the plants that grow the fuel. And while carl н C2H5OH Ethanol (C2H5OH), also known as grain н alcohol, is much like the stuff that provides the kick in gin and whiskey. н н н 2?? From a driver's standpoint: adding etha- nol to gasoline increases the fuels' octane rating, boosting performance. There are over 6 million FFVS (Flexible-Fuel Ve- hicles) on the road today. The vast majority were sold to people who didn't even know that the ve- hicle could run on E85. uh...E what now? In 2009, the US produced 10.7 billion gallons of ethanol, accounting for 7% of our gasoline sales; eliminating the need for more than 364 million barrels of imported oil. 7% Leaving about 18 lbs of by-products known as distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) One acre About 2.8 gallons of fuel (10 liters) Between 330 - 420 gallons per acre One bushel of corn (about 35 liters) Ethanol produced from corn offers roughly a 10% - 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when compared to gasoline. Which can be used as feed for livestock energy as amount Cons: Ommonty stock TII A study estimates that powering a car for a single year using ethanol would require 11 acres (44,515 square meters) of corn, space that can be used to feed at least seven people. E All fuels blended with ethanol reduce fuel efficiency. E15 blends decrease consumption by between 30% and 40%, according to EPA and US Department of Energy. From a driver's standpoint: fuel economy is lower since ethanol contains less energy units, or BTUs (British ther- mal unit), than gasoline. 15 billion 18 billion -1000 = 0.6% ~170,000 Only around 1,000 out of the ap- proximately 170,000 gas stations nationwide offer E85 fuel. 10 '11 '12 13 14 15 '16 (End The EPA says it could maybe get to 18 billion gallons per year by 2015-16. But, it added, 15 billion gallons is probably the limit of "sustainable" production. UnlineSchools www.OnlineSchools.org Sources: http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid-435559 http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/07/green-basics ethanol.php?page-2 http://www.ebsnews.com/stories/2006/05/04/60minutes/main1588659.shtml http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency/alternative-fuels/ethanol factsı.htm http://www.agmre.org/renewable_energy/ethanol/corn_ethanol and crude oil_ prices relationships_implications for_the_biofuels_industry.cfm Design and Illustration by Ricky Linn emissions reduces ad for food gasoline at station pot as much CORNFIELDS Vs. OILFIELDS Gas prices are passing $3 a gallon and climbing, oil companies are making record profits and there is serious concern about this country's dependence on foreign oil. Those things have sparked a lot of talk about using something else, instead of oil, to fuel our cars. Pros: cleanly gre Greenhouse reduces gas consumption burns prett Using ethanol as an additive to fuel won't 15% replace much foreign oil, unless Americans switch to what's called "E85" - 85% ethanol and 15% gas. gas 85% ethanol Ethanol reduces all emissions at the tail dioxide is released to the atmo- sphere, it is reabsorbed by the plants that grow the fuel. And while carl C2H5OH Ethanol (C2H5OH), also known as grain H alcohol, is much like the stuff that provides the kick in gin and whiskey. H H H H 2?? From a driver's standpoint: adding etha- nol to gasoline increases the fuels' octane rating, boosting performance. There are over 6 million FFVS (Flexible-Fuel Ve- hicles) on the road today. The vast majority were sold to people who didn't even know that the ve- hicle could run on E85. uh...E what now? In 2009, the US produced 10.7 billion gallons of ethanol, accounting for 7% of our gasoline sales; eliminating the need for more than 364 million barrels of imported oil. 7% Leaving about 18 lbs of by-products known as distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) One acre About 2.8 gallons of fuel (10 liters) Between 330 - 420 gallons per acre One bushel of corn (about 35 liters) Ethanol produced from corn offers roughly a 10% - 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when compared to gasoline. Which can be used as feed for livestock energy as amount Cons: Ommonty stock TII A study estimates that powering a car for a single year using ethanol would require 11 acres (44,515 square meters) of corn, space that can be used to feed at least seven people. E All fuels blended with ethanol reduce fuel efficiency. E15 blends decrease consumption by between 30% and 40%, according to EPA and US Department of Energy. From a driver's standpoint: fuel economy is lower since ethanol contains less energy units, or BTUs (British ther- mal unit), than gasoline. > 15 billion 18 billion -1000 = 0.6% ~170,000 Only around 1,000 out of the ap- proximately 170,000 gas stations nationwide offer E85 fuel. 10 '11 '12 13 14 15 '16 (End The EPA says it could maybe get to 18 billion gallons per year by 2015-16. But, it added, 15 billion gallons is probably the limit of "sustainable" production. UnlineSchools www.OnlineSchools.org Sources: http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid-435559 http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/07/green-basics ethanol.php?page-2 http://www.ebsnews.com/stories/2006/05/04/60minutes/main1588659.shtml http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency/alternative-fuels/ethanol factsı.htm http://www.agmre.org/renewable_energy/ethanol/corn_ethanol and crude oil_ prices relationships_implications for_the_biofuels_industry.cfm Design and Illustration by Ricky Linn emissions reduces ad for food gasoline at station depletes a pot as much CORNFIELDS Vs. OILFIELDS Gas prices are passing $3 a gallon and climbing, oil companies are making record profits and there is serious concern about this country's dependence on foreign oil. Those things have sparked a lot of talk about using something else, instead of oil, to fuel our cars. Pros: cleanly gre Greenhouse reduces gas consumption burns prett Using ethanol as an additive to fuel won't 15% replace much foreign oil, unless Americans switch to what's called "E85" - 85% ethanol and 15% gas. gas 85% ethanol Ethanol reduces all emissions at the tail dioxide is released to the atmo- sphere, it is reabsorbed by the plants that grow the fuel. And while carl C2H5OH Ethanol (C2H5OH), also known as grain H alcohol, is much like the stuff that provides the kick in gin and whiskey. H H H H 2?? From a driver's standpoint: adding etha- nol to gasoline increases the fuels' octane rating, boosting performance. There are over 6 million FFVS (Flexible-Fuel Ve- hicles) on the road today. The vast majority were sold to people who didn't even know that the ve- hicle could run on E85. uh...E what now? In 2009, the US produced 10.7 billion gallons of ethanol, accounting for 7% of our gasoline sales; eliminating the need for more than 364 million barrels of imported oil. 7% Leaving about 18 lbs of by-products known as distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) One acre About 2.8 gallons of fuel (10 liters) Between 330 - 420 gallons per acre One bushel of corn (about 35 liters) Ethanol produced from corn offers roughly a 10% - 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when compared to gasoline. Which can be used as feed for livestock energy as amount Cons: Ommonty stock TII A study estimates that powering a car for a single year using ethanol would require 11 acres (44,515 square meters) of corn, space that can be used to feed at least seven people. E All fuels blended with ethanol reduce fuel efficiency. E15 blends decrease consumption by between 30% and 40%, according to EPA and US Department of Energy. From a driver's standpoint: fuel economy is lower since ethanol contains less energy units, or BTUs (British ther- mal unit), than gasoline. > 15 billion 18 billion -1000 = 0.6% ~170,000 Only around 1,000 out of the ap- proximately 170,000 gas stations nationwide offer E85 fuel. 10 '11 '12 13 14 15 '16 (End The EPA says it could maybe get to 18 billion gallons per year by 2015-16. But, it added, 15 billion gallons is probably the limit of "sustainable" production. UnlineSchools www.OnlineSchools.org Sources: http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid-435559 http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/07/green-basics ethanol.php?page-2 http://www.ebsnews.com/stories/2006/05/04/60minutes/main1588659.shtml http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency/alternative-fuels/ethanol factsı.htm http://www.agmre.org/renewable_energy/ethanol/corn_ethanol and crude oil_ prices relationships_implications for_the_biofuels_industry.cfm Design and Illustration by Ricky Linn emissions reduces ad for food gasoline at station depletes a pot as much CORNFIELDS Vs. OILFIELDS Gas prices are passing $3 a gallon and climbing, oil companies are making record profits and there is serious concern about this country's dependence on foreign oil. Those things have sparked a lot of talk about using something else, instead of oil, to fuel our cars. Pros: cleanly gre Greenhouse reduces gas consumption burns prett Using ethanol as an additive to fuel won't 15% replace much foreign oil, unless Americans switch to what's called "E85" - 85% ethanol and 15% gas. gas 85% ethanol Ethanol reduces all emissions at the tail dioxide is released to the atmo- sphere, it is reabsorbed by the plants that grow the fuel. And while carl C2H5OH Ethanol (C2H5OH), also known as grain H alcohol, is much like the stuff that provides the kick in gin and whiskey. H H H H 2?? From a driver's standpoint: adding etha- nol to gasoline increases the fuels' octane rating, boosting performance. There are over 6 million FFVS (Flexible-Fuel Ve- hicles) on the road today. The vast majority were sold to people who didn't even know that the ve- hicle could run on E85. uh...E what now? In 2009, the US produced 10.7 billion gallons of ethanol, accounting for 7% of our gasoline sales; eliminating the need for more than 364 million barrels of imported oil. 7% Leaving about 18 lbs of by-products known as distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) One acre About 2.8 gallons of fuel (10 liters) Between 330 - 420 gallons per acre One bushel of corn (about 35 liters) Ethanol produced from corn offers roughly a 10% - 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when compared to gasoline. Which can be used as feed for livestock energy as amount Cons: Ommonty stock TII A study estimates that powering a car for a single year using ethanol would require 11 acres (44,515 square meters) of corn, space that can be used to feed at least seven people. E All fuels blended with ethanol reduce fuel efficiency. E15 blends decrease consumption by between 30% and 40%, according to EPA and US Department of Energy. From a driver's standpoint: fuel economy is lower since ethanol contains less energy units, or BTUs (British ther- mal unit), than gasoline. > 15 billion 18 billion -1000 = 0.6% ~170,000 Only around 1,000 out of the ap- proximately 170,000 gas stations nationwide offer E85 fuel. 10 '11 '12 13 14 15 '16 (End The EPA says it could maybe get to 18 billion gallons per year by 2015-16. But, it added, 15 billion gallons is probably the limit of "sustainable" production. UnlineSchools www.OnlineSchools.org Sources: http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid-435559 http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/07/green-basics ethanol.php?page-2 http://www.ebsnews.com/stories/2006/05/04/60minutes/main1588659.shtml http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency/alternative-fuels/ethanol factsı.htm http://www.agmre.org/renewable_energy/ethanol/corn_ethanol and crude oil_ prices relationships_implications for_the_biofuels_industry.cfm Design and Illustration by Ricky Linn emissions reduces ad for food gasoline at station depletes a pot as much