ETHANOL ACROSS AMERICA : : EDUCATION

EDUCATION

Information. Knowledge. The power of choice. For 30 years ethanol has been used as a gasoline additive (10% blends) and alternative fuel (85% blends) in nearly every state. Yet, its detractors have created a path of myths and disinformation to help keep the 100-year-old gasoline-only status quo marketplace. Learn about the energy, environmental and economic benefits ethanol provides you — and make your own choice.

Every American is a consumer and should have choices in a "free market." Ethanol Across America provides drivers with a wide range of information sources to help them make an educated decision. This decision will help build support for programs to help increase ethanol production and use and create a choice in the marketplace.

The Ethanol Minute
Educational Publications
Frequently Asked Questions

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Ethanol Across America and the Clean Fuels Development Coalition recently designed a new E-10 Unleaded brochure to show car owners the endorsements car manufacturers have given ethanol. To view a portion of the new E-10 Unleaded brochure click here (PDF 530K) or for contact information to order brochures click here.

Gain more in-depth knowledge about the issues being debated about ethanol production and use.

The Dual Fuel Vehicle Incentive Program of the Alternative Motor Fuels Act of 1988 helps stimulate ethanol use

Issue Brief: Net Energy Balance of Ethanol Production (PDF)

The Ethanol Minute is a national radio show broadcasting interviews with experts from all walks of life including elected officials, celebrities, energy and environmental experts, and businessmen and women.

The Ethanol Minute is coming to a radio station near you soon. Keep and ear out for us. An estimated 400 stations throughout the country will be carrying the broadcasts.

Listen/download The Ethanol Minute in MP3 format right here:

1. Ethanol Benefits (1.8M)
2. Oil Imports (1.7M)
3. Ethanol Performance (1.8M)
4. Pollution Reduction (1.8M)
5. Rural Development (1.8M)
6. Health Benefits of Ethanol (1.8M)
7. Ethanol Expanding Fuel Supplies (1.8M)
8. Real Cost of Oil (1.8M)
9. Biofuels and Bioproducts (1.8M)
10. Ethanol as an Alternative Fuel (1.8M)
11. The Biorefinery Concept (1.8M)
12. The Positive Energy Balance of Ethanol (1.8M)

For more information about shows or suggestions please contact: EthanolMinute@ethanolacrossamerica.net

Educational Publications

We have several Fact Books and Issue Briefs available that will provide you with first hand research information on the use, production, benefits, technical performance and impact of fuel ethanol and ethanol fueled vehicles.

The Ethanol Fact Book
Over 100 references and numerous brief issue overviews are available in the Ethanol Fact Book to answer your questions about environmental impacts, performance, energy security, legislative history and benefits.

Download a copy of the Ethanol Fact Book (1.7 Mb PDF) right here:

Flexible Fuel Vehicle Fact Book
Over 100 years ago Henry Ford stirred the imagination of the world by making the first Model T to run on any combination of gasoline or alcohol. Henry Ford's visionary concerns about urban air quality and the economic impact of high oil imports have become a reality - and so did his first dream to have cars run on renewable, clean burning, domestic ethanol. Ford, General Motors, Chrysler-Daimler and Toyota have manufactured millions of flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) that are NOW available though their dealership networks. Learn more about their availability and technical performance.

Download a copy of the Flexible Fuel Fact Book (PDF) right here:

Fuel Ethanol Curriculum Guide
Similar to the efforts to teach school children about the environmental benefits or recycling, Ethanol Across America is supporting the mass distribution of a guide prepared for educators to teach a course on ethanol, and harness perhaps the greatest power we have, America's youth.

Download a copy of the Fuel Ethanol Curriculum Guide (PDF) right here:

Clean Fuels: Paving the Way For America's Future
This publication provides general information on a wide range of alternative transportation fuels, helping the reader understand the different characteristics and applications of these fuels.

For a copy of the Clean Fuels: Paving the Way for America's Future publication, contact: publications@ethanolacrossamerica.net

Frequently Asked Questions:

Want to learn more about Ethanol? Do you have a question? We will help you find the answer. What is Ethanol? How is ethanol used as an alterative fuel? What is an E-85 Vehicle?

Can't find the answer? Send us an email at questions@ethanolacrossamerica.net

Additional Information and Research Sources:

Clean Fuels Development Coalition

Nebraska Ethanol Board

U.S. Department of Energy (search Ethanol)

U.S. Department of Agriculture (search Ethanol)

U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (Search Ethanol)

Governors' Ethanol Coalition

Ethanol Producers and Consumers

American Corn Growers Association

National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition