Mythbusting
From Fuel Freedom
In the ongoing debate of how to best reduce dependence on foreign oil, a number of misconceptions have gotten in the way of curing our national addiction. These popular "myths" can solidify into opposing views that prevent us from arriving at a reasonable consensus. Here we provide contrary perspectives on some of the most common myths, in order to find a common ground where all Americans can work together to replace foreign oil with cheaper, cleaner American-made fuels.
Food vs. Fuel Debate:
Myth: Corn ethanol reduces the human food supply of corn
Myth: Corn ethanol increases food prices
Drill, Baby, Drill:
Myth: Increased drilling will bring down prices
Myth: Drilling from U.S. domestic sources can meet all of our oil needs
Environmental and Economic Impacts:
Myth: Biofuels are the cause of deforestation in emerging economies such as Brazil and Indonesia
Myth: High oil prices are good for the environment
Myth: Coal is the worst fossil fuel for the economy and the environment
The Solution to Oil Addiction:
Myth: Solar, wind and/or nuclear can solve the "energy problem"
Myth: Electric cars alone can replace oil
Myth: Higher corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards alone can get us off oil
Impacts of Fuel On My Engine:
Myth: 15% ethanol fuel will destroy my engine
Effects On the Fuel Market:
Myth: If solutions were really available today, the market would have already figured it out
Myth: Encouraging replacement fuels means forcing automakers to manufacture something Americans are not asking for
Source: Fill Your Tank With Freedom