Cleaner, cheaper, renewable fuel sources are the future of America's energy program. Ethanol, and other alternative energy sources, is part of that.
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. Using fuel enriched with 10% ethanol helps to remove gummy deposits in the fuel system, so engines can run with optimal performance. It also helps it to run at a cooler temperature, which can add to engine longevity.
Auto manufacturers approve, and even recommend, E10 fuel, which is enriched with up to 10% ethanol for all cars. Additionally, fuel enriched with 10% ethanol is manufacturer-approved for use in small engines (power equipment, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and outboard motors, etc).
Flexible fuel vehicles are designed to run on E85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline) — the cleanest-burning, renewable fuel available today.
TopEthanol is a clean-burning, renewable fuel. E85 is the cleanest burning fuel available on the market today. 10% ethanol-enriched fuel reduces carbon monoxide emission better than any other gasoline — by as much as 30%.
The use of 10% ethanol-enriched fuel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 12 – 19% compared with conventional gasoline, according to Argonne National Laboratory. Ethanol reduces tailpipe fine particulate matter emissions by 50%. These emissions pose a threat to those with respiratory ailments. Ethanol is also biodegradable, meaning it won't harm groundwater in the event of a spill.
TopEthanol-enriched fuels account for approximately 30% of all fuel sold in the United States. Ethanol is made from crops grown in America, primarily corn and milo. Today there are more than 95 ethanol plants across the country.
Ethanol replaces gasoline that would require the use of 600,000 barrels of oil a day. In 2006, the United States produced over 4.3 billion gallons of ethanol. The U.S. ethanol industry supported the creation of nearly 153,725 jobs in all sectors of the economy in 2005, boosting household income by $5.7 billion.
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