Alcohol fuels for motor vehicles: an overview

Journal Article · Mon Apr 14 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Energy Top.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6655370

Klass, D L

The purpose of this paper is to consider the future role of alcohol fuels in the US. Ethanol production for fuel applcations is currently capacity-limited and is not expected to displace more than a small percentage of petroleum liquid usage by 1990. Methanol could significantly reduce petroleum usage if a nationwide program to expand production were started. Net energy for ethanol production is borderline at best, but research in progress can have a major beneficial effect. 1 figure, 6 tables. (DMC)

• OSTI ID: 6655370
• Journal Information: Energy Top.; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Top.; (United States); ISSN ETOPD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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