GasAmerica and E-85!
GasAmerica is proud to announce they currently have ten locations offering E-85!!
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Current GasAmerica locations offering E-85
GasAmerica #39- Greenfield, IN
GasAmerica #51- Indianapolis, IN
GasAmerica #52 - Cambridge City, IN
GasAmerica #72- Fishers, IN
GasAmerica #75- Avon, IN
GasAmerica #80- Anderson, IN
GasAmerica #141- Moraine, OH
GasAmerica #205- Angola, IN
GasAmerica #206- Bargersville, IN
GasAmerica #208- Shipshewana, IN
GasAmerica #209- Angola, IN
GasAmerica #210- Greencastle, IN
GasAmerica #211- Greenwood, IN
GasAmerica #215- Fortville, IN
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Below are a few common questions you might have concerning E-85:
Q. What is Ethanol?
A. Ethanol is a high-octane, liquid, domestic, renewable fuel, produced by the fermentation of plant sugars. In the United States today, ethanol is typically produced from corn and other grain products. However, in the future it may be economical to produce ethanol from biomass resources such as agriculture and forestry wastes or specially grown "energy" crops.
Q. Why is it called E-85?
A. E-85 is the term for motor fuel blends of up to 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. E-85 is considered an alternative fuel under federal and state laws designed to increase our domestic energy security and reduce vehicle emissions. It looks and "fuels" just like regular gasoline; however ethanol does not contain many of the harmful carcinogens and other toxic chemicals found in gasoline.
Q. Can E-85 reduce pollution?
A. Government tests have shown that E-85 vehicles reduce harmful hydrocarbon and benzene emissions when compared to vehicles running on gasoline. Ethanol fuel can also reduce carbon dioxide, a major contributor to global warming. Although carbon dioxide is released during ethanol production and combustion, it is recycled as a nutrient to the crops that are used to produce it. Ethanol is also non-toxic, water soluble and biodegradable.
Q. How does E-85 help the nations economy?
A. E-85 is made in America. Ethanol is a fuel that strengthens our national economy and security. The United States now imports more than half its oil, and overall consumption continues to increase. By using E-85, US drivers can help reverse that trend. Today US ethanol producers have the capacity to produce more than 4 billion gallons each year. A number of federal and private studies conclude that corn to ethanol production today results in 35 to 67 percent more energy than it uses!
Q. What types of cars can use E-85?
A. Flex Fuel Vehicles are specifically designed to run on any ethanol fuel blend up to 85 percent. Special on-board diagnostics "read" the fuel blend, enabling drivers to fuel with E-85 or gasoline if E-85 is not available, without worrying about what is in the tank. E-85 has superior performance characteristics because of its high octane rating. Today, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and DaimlerChrysler Corporation all of E-85 engines as standard equipment in their vehicles, therefore; little to no additional cost is incurred. The vehicles are proven reliable and come with factory warranties.
*Information was found by the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition. You can find out more information by visiting their website at www.E85fuel.com.
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