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Flex fuel, or flexible fuel, is an alternative fuel made of a combination of gasoline and methanol or ethanol. Flex-fuel vehicles are those that have internal combustion engines designed to run on more than one type of fuel. Other than a few modifications to the engine and fuel system, says Kiplinger , flex-fuel vehicles are virtually identical to gasoline-only models. This technology isn't new. It was first developed in the early s and used in the mass-produced Ford Taurus, according to Car Bibles.
By , there were approximately 21 million flex-fuel vehicles on the road. Let's look at some of the reasons you might want to consider making the switch to flex fuel.
Car Bibles states that more people today are concerned about fuel consumption's effects on the environment. Ethanol burns cleaner than gasoline, which means flex-fuel cars pump fewer toxic fumes into the environment. Flex fuel also contributes fewer greenhouse gases, making it a more environmentally friendly option than traditional gasoline. One of the greatest advantages of a flex-fuel vehicle is that is can burn whatever proportion of fuel mixture is in the combustion chamber.
The car is equipped with electronic sensors that gauge the blend, and its microprocessors adjust the fuel injection and timing. According to Car Bibles , modern flex-fuel vehicles are built using advanced technology such as electronic sensors.
As mentioned, these technological advances allow your car to adjust the way it's operating, including detecting the fuel blend and making any necessary adjustments. Modern flex-fuel cars can contain 10 to 85 percent ethanol. Thanks to the technology it's equipped with, your vehicle will determine the most efficient proportions. Many flex-fuel vehicles run on ethanol, which is sustainably produced from ingredients such as cane sugar and corn.
This makes ethanol a good alternative to purchasing foreign oil. Consumers who drive flex-fuel cars receive tax credits that can significantly reduce or even eliminate their tax obligation.
While some might argue that using an alternative fuel source can negatively impact a vehicle's performance, in reality it can have the opposite effect.
Flex-fuel vehicles don't experience a loss in performance when using E85 fuel. In fact, some even generate increased torque and horsepower. Flex fuel does have some disadvantages you should be aware of before purchasing one of these vehicles. While it's great that flex fuel can be sustainably produced using corn and sugar, its production comes with a downside. Crops designed to be used for flex-fuel production can't be allocated to other sources.
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