What is E85?
E85 is a fuel blend of up to 85% ethyl alcohol and gasoline. E85 is designed for use in flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs). When fueled with E85, FFVs are recognized as a Clean Air Choice^TM. For a complete list of FFVs please visit the FFV section.

Why is E85 a Clean Air Choice^TM?
A typical FFV driver can prevent 4 tons of lifecycle carbon dioxide 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 Choice^TM, however, this option also has additional benefits:

• Renewable - ethanol is produced from renewable feedstocks like corn and other grain products. In the near future it will be produced from agricultural and forestry wastes & specially grown energy crops.
• Closer to Home - ethanol is produced closer to home instead 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 Choice^TM office.

What about other ethanol blends?
Blender pumps offer E85 and other high-blend ethanol fuels such as E20 (20% ethanol/80% gasoline), E30 (30% ethanol) and E50 (50% ethanol). These ethanol blends should ONLY be used in FFVs. Any gasoline vehicle can use up to 10% ethanol (E10).