There was a recent bit on CNN about Brazil and Ethanol. The story may also be on the CNN web site.

Brazil is using sugar cane to make a lot of Ethanol. Their automotive production lines are making cars that are designed to work well on a long-term basis on either gasolene or Ethanol, or mixtures. (Perhaps not pure Ethanol, I'm not sure I remember correctly.)

Anyway, they are ahead of other countries on adaption to Ethanol and solving the problems involved with heavier Ethanol use.

Incidently, ever seen alcohol burn? It's rather nasty to deal with because the flame is so hard to see. Someone in an accident might feel themselves getting burned but nobody can see the flame. If they are knocked out then they could cook and nobody would know it except maybe for the smell. OK, enough for that - back to pleasant thoughts.

Ken300D

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