2007-06-02 06:49:47 · 10 answers · asked by anna 2 in Environment ➔ Alternative Fuel Vehicles
This website has an articel that was written a little over a year ago about a hybrid car that runs off of ethanol, did they ever make it?
http://www.emagazine.com/view/?3069
2007-06-02 07:25:18 · update #1
Yes Anna, this is the only E85 capable hybrid to date. & it is still in "R & D" (Research & Development)
I personally can't wait for it to come to the market!
The Ford Hybrid Escape is already the "Greenest SUV on the Planet" & when it becomes the ONLY Flex-Fuel Hybrid, maybe some people will finally recognize Fords commitment to alternative fuels.
Ford pioneered flex-fuel vehicles in the early '90's & also hydrogen fueled vehicles, which they also have on the road (in R&D).
2007-06-03 06:58:39 · answer #1 · answered by Vicky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A while ago, I heard that Brazil had a really high gas price b/c so little was used. I think the engine used gasoline to start but ran off of ethanol the rest of the time. If they can do it, I don't see why we can't.
2007-06-02 17:05:31 · answer #2 · answered by strpenta 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they make'em, Ford has there flexfuel vehicles that can go back and forth between petrol and E85 with no problem...and if Brazil can become the first nation to be completly fuel independent due to all auto's having to run on ethanol....you don't need a hybrid to do it....that's pretty cool knowing that Brazil just grows corn and cane to satisfy there fuel needs....and were world leaders....
2007-06-02 15:19:41 · answer #3 · answered by Hayduke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most new cars can burn a high percentage of ethanol, like 50% or higher. Problem is that most gas stations don't sell it.
2007-06-02 13:56:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but ethanol is pretty commonplace, if you have a drag racer car.
2007-06-02 13:53:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obvio! / ZAP! make "tryibrid" compacts - any mixture of ethanol, gasoline, and natural gas. (but not with electric).
hope that helps
2007-06-03 02:54:51 · answer #6 · answered by eV 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This link will help you and give you every information means from past to present...so just click and know.....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_car
2007-06-02 15:14:35 · answer #7 · answered by dragon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, some so called "e-85" Ford cars do that
2007-06-02 17:40:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-06-03 13:30:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There aren't any but there should be. I'd buy one!
2007-06-02 15:04:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋