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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; it is a completely renewable, domestic, environmentally
friendly fuel that enhances the nation's economy and energy independence.
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.
Although CO2 is released during ethanol production and combustion, it is recaptured as a nutrient to the crops that are used in its production. Unlike fossil fuel combustion, which unlocks carbon that has been stored for millions of years, use of ethanol results in low increases to the carbon cycle.
Ethanol
also degrades quickly in water and, therefore, poses much less risk to
the environment than an oil or gasoline spill.
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