[RAW]A recent study by the Rand Corporation, a non-profit research organization, found that light trucks and autos powered by advanced diesel technology or hybrid technology can provide larger societal benefits than traditional gasoline-powered automobiles. <br/><br/>John Graham, dean of the Pardee Rand Graduate School and senior author of the research paper said: “Advanced diesel and hybrid technologies show very well in this study, in terms of benefits to the individual and society overall,” Graham said: “E85 (85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline) simply doesn't provide the same benefits.” <br/><br/>The research examines the benefits and costs of three alternatives to the gasoline-powered internal combustion engine for the period between 2010 and 2020: gasoline-electric hybrid technology, advanced diesel technology, and dual-fuel vehicles that are powered continuously by E85.<br/><br/>Click on "visit site" below to read the entire article and post your input.[/RAW]