About E-85
What is E-85
E85 is the term for motor fuel blends of 85 percent ethanol and just 15 percent gasoline. E85 is an alternative fuel as defined by the U.S. Department of Energy. Besides its superior performance characteristics, ethanol burns cleaner than gasoline; it is a completely renewable, domestic, environmentally friendly fuel that enhances the nation's economy and energy independence.
Today, the U. S. imports more than half of its oil, and overall consumption continues to increase. By supporting ethanol production and use, U.S. drivers can help reverse that trend. 85% ethanol can reduce pollution. Government tests have shown that E85 vehicles reduce harmful hydrocarbon and benzene emissions when compared to vehicles running on gasoline. E85 can also reduce carbon dioxide (CO2), a harmful greenhouse gas and a major contributor to global warming.
Although CO2 is released during ethanol production and combustion, it is recaptured as a nutrient to the crops that are used in its production. Unlike fossil fuel combustion, which unlocks carbon that has been stored for millions of years, use of ethanol results in low increases to the carbon cycle.
Ethanol also degrades quickly in water and, therefore, poses much less risk to the environment than an oil or gasoline spill.
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About E-10
What is E-10 Ethanol?
E-10 Unleaded is a blend of 90% ordinary unleaded gasoline with 10% ethanol—a high-octane, clean-burning fuel made from corn and other grains. Every major car maker in the world approves the use of 10% ethanol blends (E-10 Unleaded) in their engines.
The ethanol in E-10 Unleaded adds two to three points of octane to gasoline—helping improve engine performance while keeping engine parts cleaner. E-10 Unleaded also helps reduce toxic exhaust emissions.
The Benefits of E-10
Choosing E-10 Unleaded is not just about supporting Wisconsin farmers. The ethanol industry has created thousands of jobs in this state—many of them in rural areas where good jobs are tough to find.
E-10 Unleaded also helps our cars run better and keeps our air cleaner.
When we choose ordinary gasoline instead of E-10 Unleaded, they forego all of these benefits. And who benefits instead? Big Oil companies and foreign oil producers.
E-10 Myth Busters
In spite of millions of miles of proven performance—and the fact that every automaker in the world approves its use—E-10 Unleaded with Ethanol still suffers from myths that have no basis in fact. The bottom line is that E-10 Unleaded with Ethanol is good for your car-burning cooler and cleaner, while adding octane for optimum performance.