Ethanol is a clean-burning, high-octane fuel that is produced from renewable sources. At its most basic, ethanol is grain alcohol, produced from crops such as corn. Because it is domestically produced, ethanol helps reduce America's dependence upon foreign sources of energy.
Pure, 100% ethanol is not generally used as a motor fuel; instead, a percentage of ethanol is combined with unleaded gasoline. This is beneficial because the ethanol:
* decreases the fuel's cost
* increases the fuel's octane rating
* decreases gasoline's harmful emissions
Any amount of ethanol can be combined with gasoline, but the most common blends are E10 (10%) and E85 (85%)
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Information on vehicles designed to run on 85% ethanol fuel (E85). Also lists stations where ethanol fuel can be found.
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Facts and methods related to making and using ethanol as fuel.
Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the types, production and distribution of ethanol fuels. Includes pros and cons of use.
Researchers from the University of Minnesota and the University of Patras in Greece have devised a way to extract hydrogen directly from ethanol.
(February 25, 2004)
Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the types, production and distribution of ethanol fuels. Includes pros and cons of use.
An arena for companies to display their latest in services, technology, and equipment.
Facts and methods related to making and using ethanol as fuel.
Information on vehicles designed to run on 85% ethanol fuel (E85). Also lists stations where ethanol fuel can be found.
Researchers from the University of Minnesota and the University of Patras in Greece have devised a way to extract hydrogen directly from ethanol.
(February 25, 2004)
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