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Another reason biofuels aren't the whole answer

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Bill Merchant, Jul 24, 2007.

  1. Bill Merchant

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    Newsweek has a little article about how biofuel from corn is affecting prices of other things.

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    I think I'll contemplate fuel efficiency while I have a cold one... :rolleyes:
     
    #1 Bill Merchant, Jul 24, 2007
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    Think carefully about this, after the humor wears off (except for those that consider this a serious matter). For just a miniscule percentage of ethanol in our total fuel needs, all kinds of economic ripple effects are being seen in EVERY Grocery Store. I have a funny feeling that the "spotlight" on the Prius is going to get brighter.
     
    #2 FL_Prius_Driver, Jul 24, 2007
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    There have already been impacts, just not on the US Consumer. There have been noticeable corn shortages in Mexico - to the point of protests.
     
    #3 ohershey, Jul 24, 2007
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    it's not just corn.. there's shipping costs and even meats (since you gotta feed the animals some how)
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Jul 24, 2007
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