Biofuel

The facts about ethanol-blended gasoline
Ethanol is an alcohol produced from fermented agricultural products such as corn. It is a clean-burning, renewable, domestically-produced fuel. During the past 20 years, millions of Americans have driven billions of miles on ethanol-blended gasoline, or E-10, which is 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline.

Safe for any engine
Every major automaker has approved the use of ethanol-blended gasoline under warranty including General Motors, Ford and Daimler Chrysler. With its 113 octane rating, ethanol is the highest-octane fuel on the market and helps engines run more smoothly. Ethanol helps keep fuel injection systems clean for better performance. Ethanol also works as a gas line antifreeze. It suspends moisture in the fuel system and eliminates the need for gas tank additives in cold weather. Ethanol blends are also safe for snowmobiles, motorboats and lawnmowers.

Helps reduce air pollution
Using an ethanol-blended gasoline is an easy way to reduce air pollution and reduce dependence on foreign oil. Ethanol contains oxygen, which helps components of gasoline burn cleaner and more efficiently, thus helping to reduce emissions such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, E-10 reduces carbon monoxide emissions by up to 30%.

Supports agriculture
Because it is produced from corn, ethanol opens a new market for corn growers. According to the National Corn Growers Association, U.S. farmers produced 9.5 billion bushels of corn in 2001, and 600 million bushels were used for ethanol production. Ethanol is a renewable, domestic source of fuel, and helps reduce dependence on foreign fuels.

Ethanol Education
Take a little time and learn about the problem and possible solutions to help reduce your carbon foot print and help us all to enjoy our world a little more.