Zero Emissions Vehicle (was Electric Veh.)

Edward C. Hernandez ehernan3 at ford.com
Tue Aug 20 20:43:18 GMT 1996


Matthew wrote:
 
> However, alcohol is very corrosive on internal engine components.
> Therefore, it is only suitable (and used) for racing applications.

I seem to recall that it is methanol which is corrosive. Ethanol is much
less so, and some of use up to 10% blends at gas stations in the
USA(gasohol) with no ill effect on gaskets and aluminum components.

-- 
Ed Hernandez
Ford Motor Company
ehernan3 at ed8719.pto.ford.com



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