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Old 05-30-2009, 03:20 PM   #56 (permalink)
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One thing I wanted to add to this old discussion is a loophole in that 35.5 CAFE standard. And that would be the use of E85. As of now the automakers could simply convert the engines to run on E85 and that gives them a huge CAFE rating boost. So much so that every automakers would reach the new goal. Plus it is pretty easy to convert the engines to E85. Essentially install bigger fuel injectors and use more durable materials that come in contact with the E85 fuel as it is corrosive. This is a loophole that corn states can love.
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