Ethanol Cars

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  • Ethanol cars are flexible fuel vehicles capable of using fuels ranging from 100% [gasoline to E85, which is 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. Currently flexible fuel vehicles can only run on ethanol and gasoline, but they are flexible to different percentages of these two fuels.howstuffworks.com: The Midwest's Black Gold: E85
  • Pros and Cons of Ethanol as a Fuel

    Ethanol was once more expensive than gasoline, yet with the rising gas prices it may become a popular alternative. Estimates show that a gallon of E85 is 20 to 60 cents cheaper than a gallon of gasoline. E85 also burns cleaner than gasoline and reduces dependence on foreign oil. Yet, the fuel is less efficient than gasoline, producing five to 15% less energy.howstuffworks.com: The Midwest's Black Gold: E85
  • History of Ethanol as a Fuel

    Ethanol was first used as a fuel in 1908. Henry Ford's Model T ran on an ethanol-based fuel. The fuel did not catch on because it was more expensive than gasoline.howstuffworks.com: The Midwest's Black Gold: E85

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