For environmentally conscious drivers seeking practical solutions, ethanol fuel presents a viable alternative. While hybrid vehicles can be expensive and public transportation inconvenient, ethanol offers an accessible way to reduce your carbon footprint.
Ethanol, specifically the E85 blend (85% ethanol, 15% unleaded gasoline), is recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy as an alternative fuel. Ethanol’s oxygen content promotes more complete fuel combustion, leading to reduced emissions. Derived from renewable sources like corn, wheat, barley, and potatoes, ethanol is also biodegradable. Importantly, its production consumes less energy compared to traditional diesel and gasoline.
According to Bob Dinneen, president of the Renewable Fuels Association, the U.S. has already made significant strides in reducing fuel consumption. Embracing ethanol blends like E85 can further accelerate these efforts.
Xcelplus International, a Virginia-based company, is facilitating wider ethanol adoption through innovative technology that allows drivers to utilize lower-priced E85 fuels. Their conversion kit enables near universal vehicle compatibility by installing a coating agent, safeguarding engines against acids from E85, along with the ‘FlexteK’ adapter. The adapter provides the vehicle operator the choice of fuel and is easily transferable between vehicles.
Many major automakers such as Ford, General Motors, Isuzu, and Mercedes already produce flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) capable of running on either regular gasoline or ethanol blends, and the availability of these models continues to expand.