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it takes 1.5 gallons of fossil fuel to produce 1 gallon of ethanol.
The energy required to produce ethanol fuel varies depending on the production process, but it typically takes about 0.25-0.3 kWh of energy to produce one liter of ethanol. This includes energy inputs for growing and harvesting the feedstock, processing it into ethanol, and distilling the ethanol.
I AM NOT SURE ABOUT HOW MUCH SUGAR CANE IT TAKES, BUT IT TAKES A 5X7 AREA OF CORN TO PRODUCE 1 GAL OF ETHANOL.
For every gallon of gas containing 10% ethanol (referred to as E10 gas), it will contain 1/10th gallon of ethanol (about 12 ounces by volume). Ethanol is primarily used to oxygenate the gas and replace the chemical MBTE, which pollutes groundwater. HOWEVER, since most ethanol in the US comes from corn, it is important to note that using ethanol in gasoline causes GREATER pollution than just gasoline alone. This is because it actually takes more energy to produce corn based ethanol than is extracted from it. Until better technologies for ethanol production are available (e.g. algae), it is best for the environment to avoid gas containing ethanol if possible (some states mandate it).
Producing a gallon of ethanol typically requires about 1.5 to 2.0 gallons of fossil fuel energy, primarily for agricultural inputs, processing, and transportation. This energy consumption can vary depending on factors such as the feedstock used, the efficiency of the production process, and regional practices. In terms of total energy input, including both fossil and renewable sources, the energy used can be roughly equivalent to or slightly less than the energy content of the ethanol produced. Overall, the net energy balance of ethanol production can vary significantly based on these factors.
There is not one constant answer to this. The market on ethanol changes every day. See the link to the Ethanol Market page below to follow up today's prices and recent trends.
Ethanol produces around 80% by fermenting 100g of sugar produce.
Zero as you can not make a gallon of gasoline from water.
Ethanol releases about 21.1 megajoules of energy per liter when burned.
Around 6 lbs. Depends on temperature and elevation.
Gasoline enriched with ethanol contains more oxygen - so it burns cleaner and much faster than regular gasoline. Which means it increase the power of your car.
The density of ethanol is 0.789 g/cm3, or 0.789 kg per liter.There are 3.7854 liters per gallon, so 1 gallon of ethanol weighs 2.987 kg.There are 2.2046 lbs per kilogram, so 1 gallon of ethanol weighs 6.584 lbs.Compare that with the weight of 1 gallon of water: 8.3454 lbs