ETHANOL
IS A HOT TOPIC
Did you know that Ethanol can be used in every gasoline powered
car in the U.S. today? In fact, you may already be putting
Ethanol in your tank and not even know it. But surrounding
this future fuel is a maze of controversy and confusion.
ETHANOL SEGMENT INCLUDES:
» Biofuels Defined
» What Ethanol is and How it is Made
» The Current, Widespread Use of E10
» E85 & Flexible-Fuel Vehicles
» Benefits of Ethanol • E85 can
be Cheaper than Gasoline
• Carbon Emissions
Less than Petroleum
• Made in the
U.S.A. / Reduce Dependency of Foreign Oil
• Benefits the
U.S. Economy and American Farmers
» Disadvantages of Ethanol • Lack of
Widespread Distribution of E85
• Reduced Fuel
Efficiency
• Increased Demand
for Ethanol could Drive up the Price
of some
Food Products
» Consumer Sound Bytes
» The Future of Ethanol
For
many, Ethanol is a "feel-good" fuel because
it is made in the U.S.A., is better for the environment
and is usually cheaper than gasoline.
Drivers can fill-up with E10 without buying a new car. Those
in the market for a new one may wish to consider a flexible-fuel
vehicle.
Ethanol is a future fuel that is here now and offers consumers
practical options for today's energy issues.
