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E85 is more expensive than traditional gasoline because it is a blend of 85 ethanol and 15 gasoline, and producing ethanol is more costly than extracting and refining crude oil to make gasoline. Additionally, the infrastructure for distributing E85 is not as widespread as that for gasoline, which can also contribute to its higher price.

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What does the ethanol blend e85 consist of?

E85 is an ethanol blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. It is primarily used as fuel for flex-fuel vehicles, which are designed to run on a range of ethanol-gasoline blends. E85 is considered a renewable fuel source and offers certain environmental benefits, but its use may result in reduced fuel efficiency compared to gasoline.


Is gas mileage better with E85 or Regular gasoline?

Gas mileage is way better with regular unleaded gasoline over E85.


How much does e85 fuel cost compared to other types of fuel?

As of November 2012 there are over 2,400 gas stations that offer e85 fuel throughout the country. In some places it was recorded to be over 30% less expensive than regular gasoline, although in other places it was only slightly less costly.


Can you use unleaded gas in an e85 car?

Yes. An E85 car is called a Flex Fuel car meaning it can burn regular gasoline or E85.


How do you make E85 fuel?

E85 is manufacture by the petroleum (oil) industry by combine standard 85 octane gasoline with ethanol alcohol. The mixture for E85 is approximately 85% Ethanol Alcohol and 15% standard 85 octane gasoline.


Is E85 cheaper than gasoline?

Depends on where you live. Closer to the midwest, like Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, much cheaper than gas, the farther away from there, the more expensive. Typically the break even point to run E85 vs gas is $0.60 a gallon, if you aren't at LEAST that amount difference, then it isn't cost effective to run.


Can cars run on ethanol as a fuel source?

Yes, cars can run on ethanol as a fuel source. Ethanol is a renewable, bio-based fuel that can be used as an alternative to gasoline in vehicles. Many cars today are designed to run on a blend of ethanol and gasoline, known as E85. Ethanol is produced from crops such as corn or sugarcane and is considered a more environmentally friendly option compared to traditional gasoline.


Can you use e85 gasoline in 98 dodge ram 1500?

No.


What does e85 mean on a 2015 Chrysler 200?

E85 is a fuel blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.


Is the gasoline sold at Kum and Go convenience store in Oklahoma E85?

Federal law says it has to be labeled as E85 if it is, and they will also sell conventional gasoline as well so it will not be all the pumps.


How much does e85 weigh per gallon?

E85 is a mixture of 85% ethanol alcohol and 15% gasoline. 1 gallon of gasoline equals 5.8 to 6.5 lbs 1 gallon of ethanol equals 6.59 lbs. The weight of ethanol is approximentally: 7.46 lbs to 7.565 depending on the composition of the gasoline used in the E85.


Why did your e85 jump 1.00 per gallon?

E85 is 85% ethanol alcohol and 15% gasoline. A change in either the price of oil or the price of the corps used to make the alcohol for E85 will result in a change in the cost of E85.