It is estimated that U.S. ethanol consumption is likely to surge from 4 billion gallons to 8 billion gallons over the period of 2006–12. E85, the 85% ethanol blend, is already offered at 556 U.S. gas stations, mostly in corn-growing states. An increasing number of car models are ofering the ability to use an ethanol/traditional gasoline flexible fuel combination. The powerful farm lobby and existing U.S. agricultural subsidies also seem likely to ensure ethanol growth. There is also a huge build-out in ethanol capacity over the net few years, from 3.6 billion gallons to 6.4 billion. The issue of national security over the dependence on Middle Eastern oil is likely to play a critical role in ethanol growth that should not be understated. Curently, the U.S. imports roughly 6% of its gasoline usage.

2005 U.S. Gasoline Market - 140 billion gallons 2005 U.S. Ethanol Market - 4 billion gallons Ethanol comprised 3% of U.S. gasoline market Renewable Fule Standard will increase to 7.5 billion by 2012 - still only 5% of gasoline market Ethanol market has room to grow to 16 billion gallons to reach optimal blend of 10%

There are lots of reasons to choose fuel enriched with ethanol the next time you’re at the pump. Whether you’re looking for great engine performance, want to do your part for the environment or are looking out for American jobs — ethanol delivers.

Gasoline enriched with ethanol performs in much the same way that regular gasoline does. It’s been in use for decades, with trillions of miles logged on vehicles all over the world. Plus ethanol-enriched gasoline actually surpasses regular gasoline in key performance categories!

So It might be just what your car needs.

Gasoline enriched with ethanol contains
more oxygen — so it burns cleaner, leaving
fewer deposits and keeping fuel injectors
and intake valves cleaner. And there’s more.

The facts are powerful

Performance

Auto manufacturers approve, and even recommend, fuel enriched with up to 10% ethanol for all cars.

Flexible fuel vehicles are designed to run on E85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline) — the cleanest-burning, renewable fuel available today.

By looking at your vehicle’s fuel cap, you can tell if it's a flexible-fuel vehicle — meaning it can run on regular gasoline, 10% ethanol-enriched fuel or E85.

Fuel enriched with 10% ethanol is manufacturer-approved for use in small engines, including power equipment, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and outboard motors.
Ethanol is the highest-performance fuel on the market, with an octane rating of 113.

Ethanol-enriched fuel contains more oxygen — so it burns cleaner

Fuel enriched with 10% ethanol burns cleaner, helping to remove leave gummy deposits in the fuel system, so engines can run with optimal performance.
Enriching fuel with 10% ethanol helps it to burn cleaner and at a cooler temperature, which can add to engine longevity.

Ethanol-enriched fuel can reduce pre-ignition problems (knocking/pinging).

Tests have concluded that ethanol does not increase corrosion, nor will it harm any seals or valves.

Ethanol-enriched gasoline meets all applicable vapor-pressure standards — to alleviate driving or starting problems in hot or cold weather.

Ethanol-enriched gasoline can tolerate water contamination to a far greater degree than gasoline alone — it absorbs moisture and helps prevent gasoline freeze-up in cold weather.

Today’s cars are built to run on fuel enriched with up to 10% ethanol and are warranted for its use.