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Ethanol 101

What exactly is ethanol? All your questions are answered here: Find out what vehicles run on it, the pros and cons of this grain-based fuel, in addition to safety and handling issues, efficiency and where it's available near you.
Why Fuel Mileage Drops with E85
Find out why fuel economy drops in a flex-fuel vehicle (FFV) when running E85.
From Gasoline to Alcohol - E85 as a Transitional Fuel
Learn why flex-fuel vehicles have to use E85.
What is Ethanol?
The basic facts about ethanol, an alternative fuel derived from corn, grains or agricultural waste or it is chemically extracted from ethylene.
Ethanol 101
Find answers to all your questions on ethanol, a grain based alternative fuel.

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