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Ethanolfacts.com Debuts, NCGA Notes (7-27-05)

The debut of ethanolfacts.com today marks the arrival of a one-stop Web site for consumers to gather comprehensive information about ethanol and it benefits to the U.S. consumer, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) notes.

Ethanolfacts.com is an easy-to-use Web site dedicated to informing the public about the key uses of ethanol in plain language and it dispels some of the common misperceptions about ethanol.

“Utilizing common sense, homegrown renewable fuels is good for our national security, our environment and our economy,” said Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, chair of the Governors Ethanol Coalition. “American consumers are looking for reliable information about ethanol’s benefits to the environment, the economy and national energy security. Ethanolfacts.com contains a wealth of information that will assist consumers in sorting out the facts from the fiction when it comes to ethanol.” 

Consumers have a real need to get the facts out about ethanol: what it is, what vehicles use E-10 and E85 and where you can find ethanol-blended fuel. Ethanolfacts.com contains a wealth of information that will assist the consumer in sorting out the facts from the fiction when it comes to ethanol.

Every major auto maker in the world approves of the use of 10 percent ethanol fuel under warranty. At ethanolfacts.com, consumers can take a look at every major automakers’ owner’s manuals to see what they say about ethanol for their individual cars. Users will also learn how ethanol improves engine performance, reduces carbon monoxide emissions and offers other environmental benefits.

Consumers concerned about record-high gasoline prices will also find information about ethanol’s ability to moderate pump prices.

Ethanolfacts.com also includes facts on:

* E85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent unleaded gasoline that is gaining in popularity in the alternative fuel marketplace;
* Emerging uses of ethanol, such as E-diesel and ethanol-based aviation fuel;
* The energy value of ethanol, including information on the fuel’s energy balance;
* The environmental benefits of ethanol;
* How ethanol helps America’s economy;
* How and where ethanol is produced.

To visit ethanolfacts, go to http://www.ethanolfacts.com

 

 

Last reviewed July 27, 2005



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