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Ethanol and Boat Motors Don’t Mix Venerable Washington Post outdoors writer Angus Phillips had a few words to say about ethanol and boat motors in his 18 Nov column, … mostly words born of frustration. Here’s a few of the lead in’s to his advice column about how to keep your boat motor from being…

Fuel-Efficient Driving Techniques The way you drive and handle your vehicle makes a profound impact on the fuel efficiency of it. The following is a list of driving tips that will help you improve your gas mileage, or mpg: Like a lot of good advice, these driving tips can be difficult, initially, to implement as…

Fuel Efficiency – Ways to Improve Gas Mileage Fuel efficiency is a priority for everyone these days. This page will show you ways to increase your gas mileage, or mpg, through vehicle upgrades and changes to your driving style. It is dedicated to providing hints and tips on improving your vehicle’s fuel efficiency, also known…

U.S. Biofuel Subsidies Estimated at $92 Billion During 2006-2012 The Global Subsidies Initiative has updated its 2006 study of government support for ethanol and biodiesel in the United States. It is estimated that “under existing policies, the biofuels industry will, in aggregate, benefit from support worth over $92 billion within the 2006-2012 time frame.” Energy provisions in the…

Does Federal Ethanol Policy Subsidize Oil Consumption?  That’s what two Cornell University economics professors argue in the commentary below, published by Resources for the Future The Forgotten Flaw in Biofuels Policy: How Tax Credits in the Presence of Mandates Subsidize Oil Consumption Resources for the Future, June 9, 2008 Gasoline prices are at record highs,…

Learn the Facts About Ethanol Fuel The gasoline fuel industry is a giant, and it has suppressed the truth about ethanol fuels: Specifically, the cheaper the cost, the better results, and the better effects on our environment.  Here are some of the facts about ethanol fuel: Ten percent of ethanol fuel is mixed with regular…