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On 2026-10-07 19:53, rbowman wrote:
> On Wed, 7 Oct 2026 12:02:13 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
> 
>> On 07/10/2026 11:06, Carlos E. R. wrote:
>>> On 2026-10-07 10:00, JMB99 wrote:
>>>> On 06/10/2026 19:36, Carlos E. R. wrote:
>>>>> Do you consider submarines as "Vehicles"? Because they have been
>>>>> using batteries and continue to do so.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> At least most are 'hybrids'.  The Greenie purists don't like hybrids.
>>>
>>> The Spanish S80 series uses bioethanol :-p
>>>
>> You would be surprised how much diesel it takes to sow, weed, fertilise,
>>    harvest and process a gallon of biodiesel.
> 
> As well as other unintended consequences. In the US corn (maize) is used
> for ethanol production. There are only so many acres and the corn used for
> ethanol production cuts into the animal and human feed stocks. Mexico
> noted a sharp increase in the costs of tortillas, a large part of poor
> peoples' diets, as the grain was shifted to ethanol. Meanwhile motorists
> with older vehicles complained as the mandated 10% gasahol ate rubber
> components. I'll be replacing the fuel pump in my '86 pickup this week,
> the third in 8 years. The newer gear type in tank electric pumps aren't
> affected but it's hard on diaphragm type pumps.

Well, long ago it was mandated that gasoline cars should be designed to 
take a percent of alcohol. Seems some brands over your way ignored this.

Brazil has been mixing alcohol and gasoline for decades.

-- 
Cheers,
        Carlos E.R.
        ES🇪🇸, EU🇪🇺.