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Actually I think that the number is closer to 50% run on ethanol, with the balance running gasohol.
I wasn't suggesting that Brazil is "energy independent", and I"m not sure if it even makes any difference in this discussion if they were. My point was that I didn't hear about widespread breakdown in the social structure as a result of Brazil's using ethanol. In fact I don't hear about there being any real issues with it at all.
As far as Brazil being the ideal place for it, I don't see why. Personally I think that it would be very beneficial if we were to convert some of US production of the sweetener corn syrup over to ethanol, we'd all be better off. We'll have fewer fat kids, and more fuel for our cars.
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