If Ethanol production takes more energy to make than oil what is the savings?

Question

If Ethanol production takes more energy to make than oil what is the savings?

Answer 1

I think that's the reason people are holding back from using ethanol. It sounds good on paper, but in reality, I don't think it is

Answer 2

You should read this link, it's interesting. I don;t think it take more energy to produce ethanol. It probably uses the same amount or even less then production of crude oil.

Answer 3

So we don't have to live with the environmental and social consequences for drilling in ecologically sensitive areas of the world and starting wars and calling it 'anti-terrorism'.

But you're right.. Ethanol alone isn't the answer.

Ride your bike. Shop locally. Reduce the demand.

Answer 4

You got it right!  Obviously, you are smarter than the average journalist and most politicians!