Cheap bio-methane directly to ethanol? A good choice?

Question

I've been very interested in the "drop-in-replacement" potential of ethanol for gasoline-powered cars for a while now.

Recently, a biochemist confirmed that the best hope for bio-methane is a near 100% efficient conversion to ethanol. That would be the "Holy Grail" of all opportunities.

Any thoughts? Agree? Disagree?

Your thoughts are appreciated.

Answer 1

Why not use Methane directly in compressed form ? we already have CNG kits.

Answer 2

If they can do that, then how much can they come up with?  If it means they don't have to use corn, that would be great, as corn is the new darling in the market of commodities.  Just wondering do you think the biochemist are the ones that avatar is talking about, the 'whitey s*** pen*****"?  Just kidding. wonder what that person is on?  Too much exposure to methane?

As much methane as I think there is, then that would be one by product they could use, but I could be way off on this.  I'll study it.  Merry Christmas. Take care.