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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

E85 Flex Fuel Vehicles: What are they, How they work, and Why they are great.

 E85 Flex Fuel Vehicles 101


Many of you might have seen vehicles, particularly SUVs, that say Flex-Fuel on the back but don't know what it means or how it works. Here is a great article explaining any questions that you might have.

"Ethanol advocates emphasize that using E85 results in decreased reliance on imported oil, reduced environmental pollution, and a lower negative impact on the public's health. Lampert adds that ethanol is 100-percent renewable and non-carcinogenic. At the same time, production is 100-percent domestic. "Absolutely without doubt," the use of ethanol enhances America's energy security, says DaimlerChrysler spokesperson Nick Cappa. "Also, it helps farmers. " more