[Gmecm] Ethanol

[Rob Weinstock]

>Just as a side note, Ethanol and E85 are FAR from friendly to the 
>environment.  They are friendlier in terms of some of the polutants, but 
>there is a by-product of burning ethanol which is not one of the measured 
>emissions for automobiles which is very nasty, and that is aldahydes (of 
>which FORmaldahyde is a well-known type).  Aldahydes are highly 
>carcinogenic.  Ever stand next to an alcohol powered race car that's moving 
>some serious fuel?  Ever notice how you tend to get light-headed, maybe a 
>little nauseous, etc?  That's the aldahyde emissions.

It makes my eyes tear. One of the arguments in favor of ethanol, is it is 
supposedly from a renewable energy source. As opposed to one, which once 
pumped from the ground, is gone.

If you're fortunate to have E100, you can drink it.

Regards,

Rob