When looking to fill up your tank, would you drive farther to pay
more? Randy Hake's customers are doing just that, since he's the only
gas station in York County, Pa., selling "pure" ethanol-free fuel.
"I get 20.1 miles to the gallon, in-town driving. I used to get 13,"
said Sue Cannon who drives 20 miles to Hake's from her home in Hanover,
Pa.
Studies show straight gasoline gets 2 to 10 percent better gas
mileage than fuel made with ethanol, an alcohol produced from corn. It
costs about 20 cents more per gallon at the pump, but Cannon says paying
more up front is worth it down the road. She started using "pure gas"
five weeks ago, after paying $12,000 for repairs on her 2005 Nissan
Pathfinder.
DelMarVa's Premier Source for News, Opinion, Analysis, and Human Interest Contact Publisher Joe Albero at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com or 410-430-5349
4 comments:
The same thing happened in the mid 1970s with gasahol. If you own any classic or historic vehicles you will need to use an additive or you will destroy your fuel systems.
There are 60 mpg engines available, but not in thE U.S. WHY NOT??? Gasahol is not an option.
Why would you pay $12k in repairs for a 7 year old.vehicle that's not worth that much?
"gasoline gets 2 to 10 percent better gas mileage than fuel made with ethanol,"
Of course, it does. Something we all know. Plus the cost of ethanol is high. You don't save anything if mileage is lower. Plus the water in gasohol isn't good for the motors an anything...boats, mowers, tractors, cars, trucks anything with a motor.
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