Ethanol Reduces Fuel Efficiency & Damages Motors (May 09)


	Ethanol Reduces Fuel Efficiency & Damages Motors (May 09)

TripodGirl

5-26-2009 10:41 AM

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biofules, ethanol

TripodGirl says:

original title: The Great Ethanol Scam"

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5-26-2009 7:26 PM

jay8h

Why are they just figuring this out? Does anyone ask pointed questions in Washington anymore or is it just follow the leader?

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