[net.auto] Alcohol Conversion Tax Credit in CA

drabik@sdcc12.UUCP (drabik) (02/14/85)

I was just reading my California income tax form, and there is a
deduction of up to 55% or $1000 (whichever is smaller) of the cost
of converting a vehicle to run on "mostly methanol" ( > 85% ).

Does anyone know anything about this?  What is the availability of
alcohol fuel on the road today?  Could I use a higher compression ratio
legally?  What is the relative cost per mile?  Can I remove my catalytic
convertor?  Can I do the conversion "my way?"

I plan to contact the DMV, but would appreciate any replies.  I'll be
glad to post a summary if that seems appropriate.


						Tim Drabik
						UCSD Applied Physics
						...sdcc12!drabik