[Diy_efi] Is E85 worth it?

[Garrett P. Beauregard]

E85 has about 70% of the energy content of gasoline. So, e85 needs to cost
70% of the price of gasoline to break even. The last number I saw was
something like 450 stations in the US had E85. With most E85 being supplied
by local refiners, prices and availabilty will vary. The NEVC website has
some good info, but they play down the disparity in energy and economy:
http://www.e85fuel.com/index.php

There is also some "value" associated with the reduced pollution when
running E85, but that doesn't accrue monetary benefits in your wallet.

Remember that you can still run old-fashioned gasoline in a FFV until E85
becomes more widespread and cost effective.


Garrett

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From: diy_efi-bounces at diy-efi.org [mailto:diy_efi-bounces at diy-efi.org]On
Behalf Of Tim M
Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 12:00 PM
To: diy_efi at diy-efi.org
Subject: [Diy_efi] Is E85 worth it?


I am considering a flex fuel vehicle.

Anybody have any real mileage numbers on E85 compared to regular or
regular/10% ethanol ?

We finally have it locally for $2.69/gal. Seems a bit high to be worth it.

Thanks,
Tim
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