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In the United States, ethanol is derived mainly from corn. There are about 1,200 gas stations in America selling E85 fuel. Most of them are located in the Midwest, where corn is a staple crop. | In the United States, ethanol is derived mainly from corn. There are about 1,200 gas stations in America selling E85 fuel. Most of them are located in the Midwest, where corn is a staple crop. | ||
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E85 provides horsepower that is comparable to gasoline. Its octane rating is about 100 to 105. This means that it can be used in higher-compression engines, which could lower emissions (confirm and expand this). However, E85 gets about 25% fewer miles per gallon than regular gasoline, and it contains less energy per volume than gasoline. | E85 provides horsepower that is comparable to gasoline. Its octane rating is about 100 to 105. This means that it can be used in higher-compression engines, which could lower emissions (confirm and expand this). However, E85 gets about 25% fewer miles per gallon than regular gasoline, and it contains less energy per volume than gasoline. | ||
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