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2011
Ethanol Vehicles on the Market
 E85
(85% ethanol, 15% gasoline) is considered an alternative
fuel under the Energy Policy Act of 1992. It is used to
fuel E85-capable flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs), which are
available in a variety of models from U.S. and foreign automakers.
Ethanol
is an alcohol-based fuel made by fermenting and distilling
starch crops, such as corn. It can also be made from "cellulosic
biomass" such as trees and grasses. The use of ethanol can
reduce our dependence upon foreign oil and reduce greenhouse
gas emissions.
The 15% gasoline content in E85
enables FFVs to operate normally under cold conditions;
fueling a vehicle with pure ethanol (E100) creates problems
during cold-weather operation. Ethanol can also be mixed
with gasoline in lower-level blends, which provide many
benefits but are not considered EPAct alternative fuels.
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Advantages & Disadvantages of E85
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Advantages
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Disadvantages
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Domestically produced, reducing use of imported
petroleum
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Lower emissions of air pollutants
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More resistant to engine knock
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Added vehicle cost is very small
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Can only be used in flex-fuel vehicles
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Lower energy content, resulting in fewer
miles per gallon
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Limited availability
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Currently expensive to produce
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Ethanol Vehicles, except
for a few
engine and fuel system modifications, they are identical
to gasoline-only models. Other than lower gas mileage,
motorists will see little difference when using E85 versus
gasoline. E85 has about 27% less energy per gallon than
gasoline. However, E85 is typically priced lower than gasoline,
so that cost per mile is comparable
As of July, 2009, more than 1,950 U.S.
fueling stations offered E85 to the more than 7 million
FFVs on U.S. roadways. Stations are more common in the corn
belt (Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois) but are spreading throughout
the country. In fact, E85 is now offered in more than 40
states.
E85 typically costs less than gasoline on a gallon-for-gallon
basis but more than gasoline on an energy-equivalent basis.
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Year
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Model (Trims)
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Type
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MSRP*
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Fuel Econ.
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2011
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Buick Lucerne CXL Premium
(4) |
Sedan |
$35,675 |
27/17 mpg |
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2011
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Cadillac Escalade 2WD
Platinum Edition (12) |
SUV |
$82,290 |
18/14 mpg |
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2011
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Cadillac Escalade ESV 2WD
Platinum Edition (8) |
SUV |
$84,845 |
18/14 mpg |
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2011
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Cadillac Escalade EXT Luxury
(3) |
Truck |
$67,075 |
-- |
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2011
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Chevy Avalanche LTZ 4WD (6) |
Truck |
$49,310 |
21/15 mpg |
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2011
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Chevy Express Van 1500 LT
AWD (14) |
Van |
$34,115 |
16/13 mpg |
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2011
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Chevy Express Van 3500 RWD
(10) |
Van |
$30,185 |
-- |
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2011
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Chevy HHR Panel LS (4) |
SUV |
$19,030 |
32/22 mpg |
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2011
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Chevy Impala LT (3) |
Sedan |
$25,605 |
29/19 mpg |
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2011
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Chevy Tahoe LTZ 2WD (6) |
SUV |
$51,055 |
21/15 mpg |
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2011
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Chevy Silverado 1500 CrewCab
2WD LTZ (5) |
Truck |
$38,625 |
21/15 mpg |
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2011
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Chevy Silverado 1500
ExtendedCab 4WD (7) |
Truck |
$38,430 |
21/15 mpg |
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2011
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Chevy Silverado 1500
ExtendedCab 2WD (7) |
Truck |
$35,580 |
21/15 mpg |
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2011
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Chevy Silverado 1500 CrewCab
4WD LTZ (4) |
Truck |
$41,775 |
21/15 mpg |
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2011
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Chevy Silverado 1500
RegularCab 2WD LT (4) |
Truck |
$26,810 |
19/14 mpg |
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2011
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Chevy Silverado 1500
RegularCab 4WD LT (4) |
Truck |
$30,085 |
18/13 mpg |
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2011
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Chevy Suburban LTZ 1500 4WD
(10) |
SUV |
$56,170 |
21/15 mpg |
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2011
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Ford E-Series Van E-250
Extended (6) |
Van |
$28,195 |
19/15 mpg |
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2011
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Ford E-Series Van E-350 XLT
Super Duty (6) |
Van |
$33,545 |
-- |
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2011
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Ford Expedition XL 4X4 (16) |
SUV |
$38,490 |
17/12 mpg |
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2011
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Ford F-150 RegularCab 4X2
(5) |
Truck |
$22,715 |
-- |
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2011
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Ford f-150 RegularCab 4X4
(5) |
Truck |
$30,010 |
-- |
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2011
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Ford f-150 SuperCab 4X2 (7) |
Truck |
$29,455 |
-- |
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2011
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Ford f-150 SuperCab 4X4 (7) |
Truck |
$29,685 |
-- |
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2011
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Ford F-250 RegularCab 4X2
(2) |
Truck |
$31,300 |
-- |
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2011
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Ford F-250 RegularCab 4X4
(2) |
Truck |
$34,330 |
-- |
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2011
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Ford F-250 SuperCab 4X2 (6) |
Truck |
$33,910 |
-- |
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2011
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Ford f-250 CrewCab 4X2 (8) |
Truck |
$36,345 |
-- |
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2011
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Ford f-250 CrewCab 4X4 (8) |
Truck |
$49,055 |
-- |
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2011
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Ford F-350 SD SuperCab 4X2
(9) |
Truck |
$35,720 |
-- |
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2011
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Ford F-350 SD SuperCab 4X4
(9) |
Truck |
$42,760 |
-- |
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2011
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Ford F-350 SD CrewCab 4X2
(12) |
Truck |
$37,650 |
-- |
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2011
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Ford F-350 SD CrewCab 4X4
(12) |
Truck |
$49,605 |
-- |
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2011
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Ford F-350 SD RegularCab 4X2
(4) |
Truck |
$29,835 |
-- |
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2011
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Ford F-350 SD RegularCab 4X4
(4) |
Truck |
$35,395 |
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2011
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Ford Fusion V6 SEL (7) |
Sedan |
$28,265 |
25/18 mpg |
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2011
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GMC Savana Van LT G1500 AWD
(14) |
Van |
$34,115 |
17/11 mpg |
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2011
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GMC Savana Van G2500 RWD
(10) |
Van |
$27,840 |
-- |
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2011
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GMC Sierra 1500 CrewCab 2WD
XFE (5) |
Truck |
$33,595 |
22/15 mpg |
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2011
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GMC Sierra 1500 ExtendedCab
4WD SLT (7) |
Truck |
$38,930 |
21/15 mpg |
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2011
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GMC Sierra 1500 ExtendedCab
2WD SLT (7) |
Truck |
$36,080 |
21/15 mpg |
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2011
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GMC Sierra 1500 CrewCab 4WD
SLT (4) |
Truck |
$42,275 |
21/15 mpg |
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2011
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GMC Sierra 1500 RegularCab
2WD SLE (4) |
Truck |
$27,225 |
19/14 mpg |
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2011
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GMC Sierra 1500 RegularCab
4WD SLE (4) |
Truck |
$30,495 |
18/13 mpg |
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2011
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GMC Sierra Denali 1500
CrewCab 2WD (8) |
Truck |
$43,495 |
18/13 mpg |
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2011
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GMC Yukon XL SLT-1 1/2 Ton
2WD (8) |
SUV |
$46,270 |
21/15 mpg |
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2011
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GMC Yukon SLT-1 2WD (4) |
SUV |
$44,050 |
21/15 mpg |
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2011
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GMC Yukon XL Denali 5SA 2WD
(2) |
SUV |
$55,905 |
18/14 mpg |
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2011
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited
4X2 (6) |
SUV |
$36,715 |
23/16 mpg |
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2011
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Lincoln Navigator L 4X4 (4) |
SUV |
$62,220 |
-- |
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2011
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Mazda Tribute Grand Touring
FWD (8) |
SUV |
$27,165 |
25/19 mpg |
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2011
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Mercedes Benz C-Class C300
(4) |
Sedan |
$35,900 |
26/18 mpg |
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2011
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Mercury Grand Marquis LS |
Sedan |
$29,935 |
24/16 mpg |
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2011
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Mercury Milan V6 Premium AWD
(4) |
Sedan |
$28,645 |
25/18 mpg |
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2011
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Toyota Sequoia SR5 4X4 (11) |
SUV |
$43,430 |
18/13 mpg |
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2011
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Toyota Tundra RegularCab 4X4
(4) |
Truck |
$29,460 |
17/13 mpg |
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2011
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Toyota Tundra DoubleCab 4X4
(7) |
Truck |
$31,705 |
17/13 mpg |
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2011
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Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4X4
Limited (5) |
Truck |
$42,455 |
17/13 mpg |
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