E85 ethanol, an 85 percent blend of ethanol, is a renewable and can be produced domestically. Ethanol is comes from agricultural feedstocks. This fuel can reducing smog forming emissions about 50 percent relative to gasoline and also results in less pollution. Ethanol cars contribute to global warming, even though experts not agree about just how greenhouse gas is emitted by using ethanol.
Ethanol cars may be better for the American farmer and the environment, but E85 has some drawbacks.
Less Energy
Ethanol is less energy than gasoline. This means that your fuel economy will decrease about 20-30 percent and your car won’t go as far on a gallon of E85.
Lack of Availability
E85 is widely available only in the Midwest. The Department of Energy lists most of E85 ethanol infranstructure are in two states: Illinois and Minnesota. Other areas, have little E85 infrastructure.
Higher Price
Ethanol can be more expensive than gasoline, depending on where you live.
List of Ethanol Cars
| Sort by: | Name | Combined MPG  | Type | MSRP | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Dodge Caravan E85 | 18 MPG | Van | $22,400 | Now |
 | Chevrolet Impala E85 | 17 MPG | Sedan | $22,400 | Now |
 | Chrysler Sebring E85 | 16 MPG | Sedan | $29,300 | Now |
 | Chevrolet Silverado E85 | 13 MPG | Pickup | $29,400 | Now |
 | Ford F-150 E85 | 11 MPG | Pickup | $22,100 | Now |
 | Saab BioPower Hybrid | n/a | Sedan | n/a | Conce |
Beside Ethanol Cars, there are other articles by Johan Young you may interest in reading: BMW City, Subaru Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrids, and Fuel Cell Cars.
