Originally Posted by ford390gashog
alcohal requires special engines which cost some serious cash. also they make a ton of power but those nra dragsters use 15 gallons of fuel for each run. be a neat idea but just not to doable.
I wasn't suggesting we all drive dragsters, they just prove the point that alcohol is a viable fuel.
From an automakers point of view, easier from an emissions standpoint and no big deal to modify existing engine designs to burn alcohol.
The thing that makes it doable or not is the political will. The White House has been in bed with the Saudis too long.