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85% Ethanol

Ethanol is a biodegradable fuel additive produced from corn. E85 is an alternative fuel produced by blending 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. It is a clean-burning, domestically produced, renewable fuel that contributes to decreased dependence on imported oil. Automobiles called flexible fuel vehicles are designed to run on E85.

Iowa retailers reported the highest monthly sales volume for E85 with 110,087 gallons sold in March. The previous record was 85,532 gallons sold in February. So far this year, 281,297 gallons have been sold as compared to 30,645 gallons sold for the same time period in 2005.

E85 Information
Converting your vehicle to E85

For detailed information about E85 and its availability, see the following pages:

Questions and Answers about E85 and Flexible Fuel Vehicles

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Is it possible to convert a vehicle that was designed for gasoline to operate on E85?

Yes and No. It is technically possible, however, there are no conversion or aftermarket parts that have been certified by the EPA as meeting the standards to maintain clean exhaust emissions.

Technically speaking, converting a vehicle that was designed to operate on unleaded gasoline only to operate on another form of fuel is a violation of the federal law and the offender may be subject to significant penalties. 

No aftermarket conversion company has taken the initiative to certify an E85 kit that would allow a gasoline vehicle to operate on 85% ethanol.  

For more information on E85, visit the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition website at www.E85fuel.com.
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