E85 Flex Fuel Vehicles
available under Ford partner recognition plan
Through the EAA Partner
Recognition Program with the Ford Motor Company, EAAers not only save
money on Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles, they can also save money
on gas!
Ford Motor Company has
been a major influence in the advanced technology and alternative fuel
vehicle fields and has introduced several Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) that
use E85.
These include the Ford
Ranger, Explorer, and Explorer SportTrac. In 2006, Ford adds five new
vehicles to this list: Ford Taurus, Crown Victoria, F-Series (under 8500
GVW), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car.
E85 is a blend of 85
percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. Ethanol is produced mainly from
corn, but can be made from virtually any starch feed stock, such as
sugar cane, wheat, or barley. Because it is produced from crops, it is a
renewable fuel and reduces the United States’ dependence on imported
oil.
Ford FFV automatically
adjust to any ethanol/gasoline mixture for hassle-free and
environmentally sound driving. Onboard sensors monitor the fuel mixture
and the on-board computer adjusts spark timing and fuel flow to optimize
performance. In 2006, Ford plans to produce as many as 250,000 FFV.
Get your PIN today!
Visit EAA Member Village this week and
obtain your PIN for the Partner Recognition Program, or visit www.eaa.org
for more information.
