Leno and his C6RS

[Scotsman]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Yeah, Corn is reaching it's limit. That's where Switchgrass starts coming into the picture. But ethanol will NEVER completely replace Gasoline/oil: It's impossible. But that's not it's goal. Ethanol is to be a part of our energy solution.

I think the initial numbers is that if we utilized the majority of available land in our country. We could produce enough ethanol to replace around 30% of our gasoine useage. That number can only go up, as planting, and land-use efficiency goes up. And that doesn't factor in change in our transportation efficiency.

Now, imagine lots of vehicles with the E-flex technology, or similar (i.e. potential for fuel-less travel). Then later on as the tech gets improved, and upgraded....well, you get the picture: We will need to use less fuel anyways. So that 30% grows to 40%, and 50%, and 60% - beacuse there's less fuel to displace. So Ethanol can become a very large portion of the solution. Along with Biodiesel, and Hydrogen, and God-knows whatelse they come up with.

Well said, well said. My only question is whether or not E85 capable cars can also be ran on cellulosic ethanol??? Now that might be a stupid question, but I'm just wondering. I mean if plants are being used in either scenario included with alcohol and a small amount of petrol I don't see why not??? Maybe I just answered my own question???

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by DerScotsman

Well said, well said. My only question is whether or not E85 capable cars can also be ran on cellulosic ethanol??? Now that might be a stupid question, but I'm just wondering. I mean if plants are being used in either scenario included with alcohol and a small amount of petrol I don't see why not??? Maybe I just answered my own question???

Sort of. It's a common misperception because of the name. The ethanol you get from Corn is made using the sugars from the corn itself. Whereas Cellulosic ethanol is made via the cellulose in the plant-matter (i.e. stalks, leaves...the crap that is usually thrown away anyways). But the end result is Ethanol, no differences but the process.

[Mike88]

I think its funny how Leno mentions Pat Boone's deal with Chevy and yet it sounds like he too has a similar deal. He made several comments in that video regarding the stock Z06 being a highly capable car without the RS mods. Anyone know if Leno has a secret deal with GM to portray their cars in a favorable light?

[Urthman]

I love Jay's cars but I have to say that I was immediately turned off when Jay said "We're in the Corvette section of my garage..."

Corvette SECTION!!!!!???????

Come on. No one should be able to have that many killer cars when most of us can't even afford one!







(Okay so maybe I'm just a bit jealous.)