WHY ETHANOL????

More than 6 million cars in the US are designedto run on E-85. Over 1,250 retail gas stations across the country are pumping E-85 today, more than a 50% increase from 2005.

Parts of a Corn Kernel

• GERM- Contains ALL the Vitamins and Minerals of the Kernel. (DDGs)

• OIL- Corn oil is used in cooking – High in Polyunsaturated fats.

• STARCH- Only part of the Kernel used to produce Ethanol.

Assumptions of Ethanol

• Takes More Energy to Make than Produces

* 67% Increase in BTU’s• Using a Food Source for Energy

* Ethanol Production only Uses the Starch• Harms Cars Engines

* Approved by Every Engine Manufacturer in the WORLD

* Approved by Every Small Engine Manufacture

Reduces Mileage per Gallon (@ 10% Blends)

* Less than Using the Air Conditioner

* Less than Improperly Inflated Tires

* Less than Improperly Tuned Engine

* Less than Driving with the Windows Down

Benefits from Ethanol…

• Cleans your engine & fuel system• Prevents gas line freeze up• 10% blend Increases octane up to 3 points• Burns 100%, no residues (Varnish)• 25% less Carbon Monoxide from tailpipe• Reduces Hydrocarbons by 10%• 2,000,000,000,000 miles driven (Trillion)• Approved by every Auto & Small engine Manufacturer in the

World• Reduces foreign Crude imports 2:1• Over 50,000 US Jobs created