A popular new fuel, E85, could help put the brakes on America’s foreign-oil dependency. The Department of Energy provides these answers to some frequently asked questions about the fuel:
Q: What is E85 and what are its benefits?
A: E85 is a fuel that is 85 percent ethanol (distilled from American corn, as well as nongrain crops) and only 15 percent gasoline. It is high octane and has a higher performance level than some gasolines-it can boost some vehicle’s horsepower by up to 5 percent-and it’s also domestically produced and clean burning. In fact, government tests show vehicles running on E85 reduce harmful emissions when compared with gasoline.
Q: Why use ethanol?
A: Ethanol provides plenty of horsepower with relatively little pollution. Because it is typically produced from corn and other grain products and other nongrain materials, the fuel is biodegradable and does not contaminate water. Also, because it is produced domestically, ethanol use increases the value of feed grains grown by U.S. farmers.
Q: How much does E85 cost?
A: Typically, E85 is priced to be competitive with 87-octane gasoline. President Bush has...
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