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What Is E85? E85 is the term for motor fuel blends of 85 percent ethanol and just 15 percent gasoline. E85 is an alternative fuel as defined by the U.S. Department of Energy. Besides its superior performance characteristics, ethanol burns cleaner than gasoline. Today, the U. S. imports more than half of its oil, and overall consumption continues to increase. By supporting ethanol production and use, U.S. drivers can help reverse that trend. 85% ethanol can reduce pollution. Government tests have shown that E85 vehicles reduce harmful hydrocarbon and benzene emissions when compared to vehicles running on gasoline. E85 can also reduce carbon dioxide (CO2), a harmful greenhouse gas and a major contributor to global warming. What Is a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV)? A total of 3.5 million E85 vehicles are anticipated to be on the road by the end of model year 2004. DaimlerChrysler, Ford, GMC, Mazda, Mercury and Isuzu all produce or produced vehicles that can run on E85 or gasoline when E85 is unavailable. Ask for an FFV at your favorite showroom - it costs little to nothing extra and may just save you a bundle...since your engine may last longer. National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition Federal Alternative Vehicle Executive Order |