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Ethanol will work in your car.

A 10% ethanol-blended fuel is warranted by all auto manufacturers marketing vehicles in the U.S.
Ethanol is a proven octane enhancer and replacement for lead and other toxic compounds found in gasoline.
The blending of 10% ethanol boosts octane ratings of gasoline by an average of 3 points.
Ethanol has provided motorists with more than 2 trillion road miles of performance since 1978.
Ethanol also is approved for use in small engines - including outboard motors, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, motorcycles, and chain saws.
Auto manufacturers have committed to making "hybrid vehicles" that are powered by alternative fuels such as ethanol.

How can using alternative fuels help U.S. economy?

Alternative fuels help reduce the cost of gasoline to the consumer by extending supplies and by providing an alternative to expensive foreign oil.
America could significantly reduce the amount of farm subsidies paid out by expanding the purchases of alternative fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel fuel.
In 2004, the ethanol industry supported the creation of more than 1476 jobs in all sectors of the U.S. economy. U.S. household income increased by $4.5 billion.
Increased production and use of renewable alternative fuels could provide an additional $6.6 billion of net cash income annually for America 's farmers over the next 15 years.
Ethanol production provides close to 200,000 U.S. jobs, and has proven to spur economic growth in rural communities.

How does increased use of alternative fuels help our environment?

Renewable fuels are made from agricultural products that naturally help fight air and water pollution. Ethanol is a naturally occurring substance produced during the fermentation of organic matter. Therefore, it is completely biodegradable and safe for the environment.
Ethanol lowers harmful carbon monoxide (CO) emissions by 30%.
Ethanol reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 27%.
Ethanol reduces particulate emissions, especially fine particulates that pose serious health threats to our children, senior citizens and people with respiratory ailments.
According to a study by the Argonne National Laboratory, vehicles that use ethanol actually help offset greenhouse gas emissions by 35-46%.
America currently blends more than 30% of its gasoline with some level of oxygenates such as ethanol, in order to reduce harmful emissions and improve the nation's air quality.

What is the benefit to America 's energy security?

Presently, the U.S. imports 64% of its total transportation fuels. This number is projected to increase to 77% by the year 2025.
The U.S. spends approximately $50 billion each year for military protection of oil in the Middle East .
By tripling our current use of ethanol, we could replace 600,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
One less barrel of imported oil is needed for every 28.3 gallons of ethanol used.
A study by the Argonne National Laboratory found that the use of corn-based ethanol results in 50-60% reductions in fossil energy use.
In 2004, the use of ethanol reduced the U.S. trade deficit by $5.1 billion by eliminating the need to import 143.3 million barrels of oil.

How does alternative fuels help farmers and rural communities?

U.S. farm income received a boost of $4.5 billion from the production of ethanol.
A healthy demand for alternative fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel could add up to 30 cents to the value of every bushel of corn grown.
Demand for raw materials will increase spending and add value to every bushel of corn sold. This will result in increased farm household income.
New and existing markets will experience increased sales back to the local communities and beyond.
Increased use of renewable fuels could provide an additional $6.6 billion of net cash income annually for America 's farmers over the next 15 years.