Is biofuel taking gasolines place?

Question

and if it is what effect will it have on the economy

Answer 1

unfortunately biofuel has it's disadvantages too... the crops used to produce it need lot's of space; some countries like brazil are beginning to experience problems with food-production because too much agricultural space is used for fuel-crops :-(

the only *real* solution is to consume *less* fuel.

Answer 2

it doesn't work well in a cold climate, so it will never take the place of or even make a dent in Petroleum

Answer 3

not yet - when Consumer Reports tried to test cars using biofuels, they couldn't get any, anywhere in their state or nearby states.  It seems to only be available in the states that produce the corn used for biofuel. - they had to work out a deal with  the fed government to get enough to use for testing..

I think overtime, it will replace more and more biofuel.

one effect is that it will make us gain weight!  it smells like freshly cooked french fries - addictive to me.

first their will be small companies that make biofuels, eventually you will be able to buy it at enough gas stations, and then the big companies like Shell will buy the little biofuel companies.

the price of corn will increase.

Answer 4

Biofuel is slowly coming on line.   Brazil uses 100% biofuel.  Inflation will be the ultimate effect.

Answer 5

already s******g economy...   corn prices up...farmers plant more corn..less wheat...we now IMPORT wheat for first time in 100 years...corn up,,,wheat up....gas not down...hmmm great idea...not!!

Answer 6

No time soon - without subsidies, it quickly becomes more expensive, and drives up food costs

Answer 7

Consider biofuels an alternate fuel technology.  I don't see it ever replacing petroleum fuel.  By the time petroleum reserves are depleted, there will be more sustainable options.  Ethanol will be the best alternative to gasoline and it's not even close to sustainability, nor is it likely to be.  As someone pointed out, it cannibalizes our food chain.

French fry smell comes from biodiesel, not gasoline alternatives.  Shell is already the leading biodiesel marketer in the US and is leading the push for E85 stations across the US.  E85 is not readily available, primarily because ethanol is expensive to transport.  It can't be pipelined like petroleum fuels, it has to be barged or tankered, which ties up distribution equipment.