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In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the price of E85 rose to nearly on par with the cost of 87 octane gasoline in many states in the United States, and was for a short time the only fuel available when gasoline was sold out, but within four weeks of Katrina, the price of E85 had fallen once more to a 20% to 35% lower cost than 87 ...
In the United States, to realize equivalent fuel economy at the pump with an FFV, the price of E85 must be much lower than gasoline. E85 was at least 20% less expensive in most areas as recently as 2011. In one US test, a 2007 Chevy Tahoe FFV averaged 18.3 MPG (U.S. gallons) for gasoline and 13.5 MPG for E85, 26.5% worse than gasoline.
E85 is an ethanol-gasoline fuel mix, usually with a ratio of 85% ethanol to 15% gasoline. The pain at the pump is continuing for drivers as gas prices climb and climb to new records daily. Some ...
Top left: a small sticker in the back of the fuel filler door. Bottom left: the bright yellow gas cap used in newer models. E85 Flexfuel badging used in newer models from Chrysler (top right), Ford (middle right) and GM (bottom right). E85 fuel dispenser at a regular gasoline station, Washington, D.C.
At the time of writing, the national average price of regular gas is $3.62 per gallon, $0.02 higher than this time last year. Drivers who use premium gas are paying $0.07 more this year than last ...
The average state price was $3.28 as of Wednesday, according to travel club AAA. It was $3.40 last month and $3.70 a year ago. It’s a far cry from the state's highest recorded price of $5.05 a ...
91 without ethanol 93 with ethanol Premium gas must be at least 93 octane if it contains 10% or more of ethanol Maryland: 87 89 93 Massachusetts: 87 89 93 Michigan: 87 89 93 85 and 86 octane may be sold if labeled as subregular [6] Minnesota: 87 89 91 110 octane fuel may be available at certain locations in southern parts of the state ...
Specially equipped vehicles designated as Flex Fuel capable can run on E85, a mix that's as high as 85% ethanol and just 15% gasoline. But, nearly all cars are already using a gasoline-ethanol mix.