E-85
$1.679 (prices subject to change)
As demand and availability of E-85 continues to grow, Farmland AMPRIDE is proud to announce that Cenex® E-85 is now available at our retail site located at corner of Main Street and Hwy. 1 in Oakes, ND
Consumers are seeing the potential in E-85, and it's no wonder. E85 has several benefits. Ethanol is an alterative fuel made from the corn produced right here in our area. So it's good for the economy, and it's good for the environment, too. E-85 burns cleaner than conventional gasoline, and it comes form a completely renewable, domestic source.
What is E-85?
E85 fuel is a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petroleum that is designed for use in flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs). Ethanol can be made from virtually any starch feedstock, such as sugar cane, wheat or milo, but today US ethanol is most commonly produced from corn.
Is E-85 An Efficient Source Of Energy?
The US Department of Agriculture reports a net energy balance for ethanol production of 1.67. In other words, for every one unit of energy used to produce ethanol and its accompanying co-products, 1.67 units of energy results.
E-85 Supports Agriculture
Because it is produced from corn, ethanol opens a new market for corn growers. According to the National Corn Growers Association, U.S. farmers produced 9.5 billion bushels of corn in 2001, and 600 million bushels were used for ethanol production. Ethanol is a renewable, domestic source of fuel, and helps reduce dependence on foreign fuels.
E-85 Helps Reduce Air Pollution
E85 is environment-friendly. Using E-85, or even an ethanol-blended gasoline, is an easy way to reduce air pollution. Ethanol contains oxygen, which helps components of gasoline burn cleaner and more efficiently, thus helping to reduce emissions such as carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. E-85 has the highest oxygen content of any fuel available today, allowing it to burn more completely (cleaner) than conventional gasoline. E85 contains 80% less gum-forming compounds, like the olefins found in gasoline. Production and use of E85 results in a nearly 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Many major U.S. cities suffer from unhealthy levels of smog (ground-level ozone). E-85 may be able to help. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that high-blend ethanol fuels can significantly reduce harmful exhaust emissions such as carbon monoxide (-40%) and smog-forming pollutants (-15%).
Is E-85 Safe For My Engine?
E85 fuel is designed only for use in flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs). To find out if E-85 is right for your vehicle, look inside your vehicle's gas cap door for a flexible fuel decal, or log on to www.cleanairchoice.com for a listing of FFVs.
E-85 Trivia
Q: How much corn does it take to make a gallon of ethanol?
A: A bushel of field corn will yield 1.6 lbs of corn oil, 10.9 lbs of high protein feed (distillers dried grains or DDG), 2.6 lbs of corn meal and 31.5 lbs of starch-which can be converted to beverages, sweeteners or 2.7 gallons of fuel ethanol. So just over 1/3 of a bushel of corn will produce 1 gallon of 100% ethanol.
Q: How much foreign oil does the U.S. Import each year?
A: The US will import an estimated 12.07 million barrels per day in 2005 or 57.8% of its demand.
Q: Where does (Dealer Name's) fuel come from?
A: From Cenex, a brand of CHS. When you buy Cenex® fuels from Farmland AMPRIDE of Oakes you can be sure you're supporting America. CHS is American-owned, with refineries right here in the United States and procures their crude oil from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Q: How many vehicles today can burn E-85?
A: As of February 1, 2005, at least 24 different makes of vehicles were equipped to burn E-85. For a currently listing, or to see if your vehicle is E-85 ready, log onto www.cleanairchoice.com.