Despite grand plans, ethanol falls...

Despite grand plans, ethanol falls short as miracle fuel: "Ethanol makes up just 1.2% of the nation's gasoline supply, and its production employs just 0.1% of the nation's workforce. But in Washington, the renewable fuel is increasingly sold on both sides of the political aisle as a magic elixir for the nation's energy, economic and environmental woes. And the unbridled enthusiasm could cost consumers at the gas pumps for a product that hasn't proved it can live up to supporters' claims."

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Posted: May 16, 2002