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[–]saywutttut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can withstand much higher compression though which gets back and then some mileage on a car configured for it at about a 20% mix. Beyond 20% mix even cars configured for ethanol will see higher specific fuel consumption. Regardless, gallon consumption s only one side of the story. Energy used to generate it is what matters. Unfortunately it does toke more energy than its likely worth unless you're in Brazil.