American Lung Association of The Upper Midwest - Clean Air Choice

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Clean Fuels: E85

What is E85?
E85 is a fuel blend of ethyl alcohol and gasoline. E85 is designed for use in flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs). GM FFVs when fueled with E85 are recognized as a Clean Air ChoiceTM. For a complete list of GM FFVs and other FFVs please visit the FFV section.

Why is E85 a Clean Air ChoiceTM?
A typical FFV driver can prevent 4 tons of lifecycle CO2 and other pollutants from entering our air every year by simply fueling with E85 instead of gasoline. Additionally, using E85 can reduce ozone-forming pollutants by 20% and evaporative emissions by 25% or more. Please visit the Pollutants section to learn more about the different air pollutants.

Okay, what about other benefits?
E85 has been labeled a Clean Air ChoiceTM, however, this option also has additional benefits:

  • Renewable - ethanol is produced from renewable feedstocks like corn and other grain products. In the future it may be produced from agricultural and forestry wastes & specially grown energy crops.
  • Closer to Home - ethanol is produced closer to home in stead of being imported from other counties.
  • Local Economy - feedstocks are grown and fuel is produced locally - creating jobs and supporting local economies.
  • Kick the oil addiction - E85 is one way we can begin to reduce our dependence on oil today. Please visit E85 Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about E85. If you have any questions that are not answered on the website, contact your local Clean Air ChoiceTM office.

  

American Lung Association of The Upper Midwest
490 Concordia Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55103-2441
Phone: 651-227-8014
Fax: 651-227-5459
Email: info@alamn.org
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