High gas prices in Iowa mean a shift to E85, hybrids
In recent weeks, more pumps delivering E85 have
opened at gas stations in and around Des Moines, which used to only have two. WHO TV News has a short video clip of a report they did
about how high gas prices are affecting people in Des Moines. The key finding: green technology in cars is saving
everyday people at the pump. The more gas costs, and it’s up to $2.75 in Des Moines, then the more people save
with a hybrid that uses less gas. This is pretty easy to understand. The transcript/abstract of the TV news clip contains a shallow understanding of green technology culture, though. It says that despite “the President’s best efforts, gas prices are expected to stay high throughout the summer.” If what President Bush has done to keep gas prices low are his “best efforts”, then I’m afraid to see where prices would be had he not been trying. [Source: WHOtv, Hat Tip to, you guessed it, Joel A.]
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Rob L 11:06AM (4/28/2006)
Can some explain why E85 is being present as an alternative to high gas prices? Please show me where you can buy E85 cheaper than gasoline while also taking into consideration that your MPG is lower with E85.
Rob
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