The Pros And Cons Of Ethanol

This will play a key role in designing engines for use with ethanol which will be discussed later.
Despite these advantages, Ethanol does have one key disadvantage; that it is not as energy dense as other fuels. As can be seen in the table to the left, the decrease in ethanol content results in increase in energy content.
Alternative energy is an issue with implications at the local, national, and international levels. At the local level, it boosts the economies of many agricultural communities be creating an increased demand for their products. The demand for ethanol based fuel is generally stable and so the industry provides a reliable source of income. These gains, in addition to the gains made by many other industries which benefit from