2007-09-21 08:35:46 · 8 answers · asked by Byron 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Many manufacturers offer it, but its useless. Some facts about E85:
1: You cannot tow with it, as E85 has about 1/2 the power of gasoline.
2: E85 gets 1/2 the fuel mileage of gasoline - so you don't really save any money anyway.
3: E85 evaporates very fast cause its mostly alcohol, so you go through fuel faster.
2007-09-21 08:45:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, among the majors, Ford and Chrysler also both offer flexible-fuel vehicles that can operate on E85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline). All three Detroit-based automakers offer a sizable number of flexible-fuel models. Honda has several flex fuel vehicle systems and NIssan offers flexible-fuel versions of its Titan large pickup as well, according to our firm's publication Powergram. Mercedes-Benz also will offer some flexible-fuel vehicles. GM reports that it has some 17 models that can be fueled by E85. Toyota is investigating biofuels but has focused its energy on hybrids.
Chrysler hopes to sell more than 250,000 flexible-fuel vehicles (FFVs) this year and may double that number in 2008, which is equal to about one-fourth of the group's U.S. fleet, according to a top official. Interestingly, the Dodge Viper, powered by an engine fueled with E85 recently set a new 1-mile world record for a street car of 220.7 mph in 27.41 seconds, according to a statement from owner Karl Jacob.
Ford also has a fleet of flexible-fuel vehicles that can operate on E85. Recently, Ford delivered four Ford Escape Hybrids that can operate on E85 to the State of Missori and Kansas City Power & Light. Ford will deliver 20 of these Escape Hybrid Flexible Fuel Vehicles to fleet customers in six states in the near future.
Ford points out that promoting these alternative vehicles is challenging because less than 1% of the 170,000 retail gas stations in the country stock and pump E85 ethanol. Last year, Ford, in partnership with MFA Oil in Missouri and Vera Sun Energy in Illinois, launched the nation's first ethanol corridor, according to a company statement.
By the end of this year, General Motors and Colorado will have installed 40 new E85 pumps at 22 gas stations across the state, which will give Colorado a total of 50 pumps, according to a statement from the automaker.
2007-09-21 09:17:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
According to my owners manual, my 99 Ranger is E85 compatable. My 92 F-150 isn't. You need to know if your engine is Flex Fuel Rated.
2007-09-21 08:54:38 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes many vehicles are Chrysler, Ford/Lincon/Mercury, General Motors, Isuzu, Mazda, Mercedes,Nissan are all E85 flex fuel capable.... I had to look this one up. (with the key words.. cars flexible fuel e85)
2007-09-21 08:45:06 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
Ford has flex fuel vehicles. I have a 99 Ford Ranger and it is a Flex fuel. Ford used to have a emblem on there flex fuel vehicles. It was a small square with a curved road and a corn leaf on it.
For a list of flex fuel vehicles go to www.e85fuel.com/
2007-09-21 08:47:46 · answer #5 · answered by Tony M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Some more mfgs are making E85 vehicles for 2008, including FORD, CHRYSLER, and TOYOTA, but I do believe its only going to be on the larger gas hogs, like trucks and SUV's
2007-09-21 08:43:48 · answer #6 · answered by -R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't really matter! The Midwestern farmers love it, because it is driving up the price of corn, but for most of the country, E-85 is not readily available. Where it is available, it is mostly a political showpiece that DOES NOT save money for the vehicle owner, or reduce air polution. E-85 is just another stupid idea that your tax dollars are being wasted on.
2007-09-21 08:58:21 · answer #7 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOPE, MANY DO.
BUT I WOULD NOT BUY ONE BECAUSE YOU ARE LIMITED ON WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THESE VEHICLES AND THE MPG IS A JOKE AS WELL.
2007-09-23 04:44:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋