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Originally Posted by asianflava
I would probably take an experiment like that with a grain of salt. I think it would be safe to say that Iowa has a vested interest in the success of E-85 and other ethanol fuels.
How would that experimental truck run with normal gas? The current vehicles that are E-85 capable are somewhat of a compromise because they have to run on both fuels.
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Yes Iowa has an interest in ethanol. They made no wild claims, 3-5% is not much, and it
cannot burn regular gasoline, has to run on e85 or higher. I think they just want to squash the myth ethanol gets terrible mileage.
The E85 capable engines of today are definitely a compromise but don't blame ethanol. The problem is an engine not designed for it. Saab is on to something with their variable turbos and timing.