Search references for FLEXIBLE FUEL-VEHICLES-IN-THE-UNITED-STATES. Phrases containing FLEXIBLE FUEL-VEHICLES-IN-THE-UNITED-STATES
See searches and references containing FLEXIBLE FUEL-VEHICLES-IN-THE-UNITED-STATES!FLEXIBLE FUEL-VEHICLES-IN-THE-UNITED-STATES
The fleet of flexible-fuel vehicles in the United States is the second largest in the world after Brazil, and there were more than 21 million 85 flex-fuel
Flexible-fuel vehicles in the United States
Flexible-fuel_vehicles_in_the_United_States
Vehicle that runs on multiple fuels
of the term "flexible-fuel vehicle" became synonymous with ethanol FFVs. In the United States flex-fuel vehicles are also known as "E85 vehicles". In Brazil
Flexible-fuel_vehicle
The fleet of flexible-fuel vehicles in Brazil is the largest in the world. Since their inception in 2003, a total of 30.5 million flex fuel cars and light-duty
Flexible-fuel vehicles in Brazil
Flexible-fuel_vehicles_in_Brazil
The United States became the world's largest producer of ethanol fuel in 2005. The U.S. produced 15.8 billion U.S. liquid gallons of ethanol fuel in 2019
Ethanol fuel in the United States
Ethanol_fuel_in_the_United_States
Vehicle not powered by petrol or diesel
flexible-fuel vehicle, with the major markets concentrated in the United States, Brazil, Sweden, and some other European countries. Ethanol flexible-fuel vehicles
Alternative_fuel_vehicle
car Flexible-fuel vehicles in the United States Green vehicle Government incentives for fuel efficient vehicles in the United States Hydrogen vehicle Plug-in
Hybrid electric vehicles in the United States
Hybrid_electric_vehicles_in_the_United_States
2014 American film
Flexible-fuel vehicles in Brazil, flexible-fuel vehicles in the United States, and electric vehicles including Tesla Motors. Funding for the film came from Patrón
Pump_(film)
Type of biofuel
Brazil pioneering large-scale adoption during the 1970s energy crisis. Advances in flexible-fuel vehicle technology and government policies have expanded
Ethanol_fuel
Energy portal Alternative fuel vehicle Ethanol fuel Ethanol fuel in the United States Flexible-fuel vehicles in the United States Macedo, Isaias de Carvalho
History of ethanol fuel in Brazil
History_of_ethanol_fuel_in_Brazil
Device that converts the chemical energy from a fuel into electricity
United States Senate recognized October 8, 2015 as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, passing S. RES 217. The date was chosen in recognition of the
Fuel_cell
Mixtures of common ethanol fuel types
Biofuel in Sweden Ethanol fuel in the United States Food vs. fuel Indirect land use change impacts of biofuels List of flexible-fuel vehicles by car manufacturer
Common_ethanol_fuel_mixtures
Fuel economy standards in the U.S.
government incentives for fuel efficient vehicles in the United States should accelerate the demand for electric vehicles. In 2025, fines for violating
Corporate average fuel economy
Corporate_average_fuel_economy
Hybrid vehicle with externally chargeable battery
the report presents an analysis of the impact of alternative fuel vehicles, with emphasis in plug-in electric vehicles because as their market share is
Plug-in_hybrid
American light transport truck model
The Ford-Utilimaster Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV; originally designated the Carrier Route Vehicle) is an American light transport truck model, designed
Ford-Utilimaster_FFV
fuel vehicles refers to bans or discouragement (for example via taxes) on the sale of new fossil-fuel powered vehicles or use of existing fossil-fuel
Phase-out of fossil fuel vehicles
Phase-out_of_fossil_fuel_vehicles
Distance traveled by a vehicle compared to volume of fuel consumed
electric vehicles, flexible-fuel vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, and natural gas vehicles. The common fuel economy metric adopted to allow the comparison
Fuel_economy_in_automobiles
Automobile label in the United States
market, such as plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, flexible-fuel vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and natural gas vehicles. The new label allows consumers
Monroney_sticker
Energy portal E85 Ethanol fuel in the United States Flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV) "Alternative Fuels Data Center: E85 Flex Fuel Specification". "Home". e85prices
E85_in_the_United_States
Road vehicle designed to transport persons or goods for compensation
vehicle can be any broad type of motor vehicle used commercially or for business purposes. In the United States, a vehicle is designated "commercial" when it
Commercial_vehicle
Vehicle propelled fully or mostly by electricity
in other vehicle types, such as overhead line-powered mass transit vehicles, as well as special purpose vehicles such as mobility scooters. Since the
Electric_vehicle
enforcement in the United States operates primarily through governmental police agencies. There are 17,985 police agencies in the United States which include
Law enforcement in the United States
Law_enforcement_in_the_United_States
Type of electric vehicle
engines (ICEs) in adjunct to electric motors for propulsion, as well as fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs), which
Battery_electric_vehicle
Hose or pipe used to transfer fuel from one point in a vehicle to another
A fuel line is a hose or pipe used to transfer fuel from one point in a vehicle to another. The United States Environmental Protection Agency defines
Fuel_line
Brazil is the world's second largest producer of ethanol fuel. Brazil and the United States have led the industrial production of ethanol fuel for several
Ethanol_fuel_in_Brazil
German automobile brand
consumers to abandon ethanol vehicles. The 2003 VW Gol 1.6 Total Flex was the first full flexible-fuel vehicle launched in Brazil, capable of running on
Volkswagen
Self-propelled wheeled or tracked vehicle
of the two as in hybrid electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles. For legal purposes, motor vehicles are often identified within many vehicle classes
Motor_vehicle
Motor vehicle
supplement exports from the United States, the Chrysler Voyager and Dodge Mini Ram Van began production in Graz, Austria (in the Eurostar joint venture
Chrysler_minivans_(AS)
Environmentally friendly vehicles
vehicles, neat ethanol vehicles, flexible-fuel vehicles, natural gas vehicles, clean diesel vehicles, and some sources also include vehicles using blends of
Green_vehicle
for the light-duty vehicles, large passenger vans and SUVs sold in the United States. Fuel economy standards vary according to the size of the vehicle. SmartWay:
Greenhouse gas emissions by the United States
Greenhouse_gas_emissions_by_the_United_States
Alternative biofuel for engines
and contracts for 5,000 vehicles to be bought by the State. It was an early use of low-compression flexible-fuel vehicles. In 2005, California's Governor
Methanol_fuel
gasoline vehicles and flexible-fuel vehicles. The Brazilian car manufacturing industry developed flexible-fuel vehicles that can run on any proportion
Ethanol_fuel_by_country
Publicly financed transit services in the country
vehicles in the United States fell by 3.6% in 2008, while the number of trips taken on mass transit increased by 4.0%. At least part of the drop in urban
Public transportation in the United States
Public_transportation_in_the_United_States
Seventh generation of the Ford F-Series pickup trucks
model cycle, the sixth-generation Ford F-Series became the best-selling truck in the United States in year 1. During the development of the seventh-generation
Ford F-Series (seventh generation)
Ford_F-Series_(seventh_generation)
The United States Department of Defense is one of the largest single consumers of energy in the world, responsible for 93% of all US government fuel consumption
Energy usage of the United States military
Energy_usage_of_the_United_States_military
Vehicle that operates on a combination of petrol and electricity
electric vehicles into segments where consumers remained hesitant. Toyota alone sold a record 883,426 electrified vehicles in the United States in 2024,
Hybrid_electric_vehicle
Swedish mid-engine sports car
was replaced by an in-house developed Koenigsegg engine designed to run on 91 octane fuel, readily available in the United States, and to meet Californian
Koenigsegg_CCX
Type of aviation fuel
kerosene-based fuel. The United States military uses JP-8 as a "universal fuel" in both turbine-powered aircraft and diesel-powered ground vehicles. It was first
Jet_fuel
Legal requirements governing air pollutants released into the atmosphere
Vehicles, Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicles, and Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standards. From 1 January 2024, all new vehicles in Thailand must comply with Euro
Emission_standard
American businessman (born 1957)
lineup of flexible-fuel vehicles, alternative fuel vehicles, and dual-fuel vehicles. Flexible fuel vehicles can operate on a range of fuel mixtures –
William_Clay_Ford_Jr.
Fuel container that automatically seals when punctured
aircraft, some military LAND vehicles feature self-sealing fuel tanks, such as the United States Marine Corps' LAV-AT armoured vehicles. A notable example of
Self-sealing_fuel_tank
Vehicle powered by natural gas
vehicle (NGV) utilizes compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an alternative fuel source. Distinguished from autogas vehicles
Natural_gas_vehicle
Liquids that can be used to create energy
gasoline. This fuel blend called E85 has a higher fuel octane than most premium types of gasoline. When used in a modern Flexible fuel vehicle, it delivers
Liquid_fuel
Motor vehicle
Assembly in Fenton, Missouri. To supplement exports from the United States, production of the Chrysler Voyager was sourced from Graz, Austria (in the Eurostar
Chrysler_minivans_(NS)
Alcohols used as fuel for internal combustion engines
"FlexFuel" vehicles have upgraded fuel system and engine components which are designed for long life using E85 or M85, and the ECU can adapt to any fuel blend
Alcohol_fuel
Fuel blend of 85% ethanol and 15% another liquid
an ethanol fuel blend of 85% ethanol fuel and 15% gasoline or other hydrocarbon by volume. In the United States, the exact ratio of fuel ethanol to hydrocarbon
E85
American series of pickup trucks
the Ranger as the best-selling compact truck in the United States from 1987 to 2004. From 2012 to 2018, the Ranger model line was retired in North America
Ford_Ranger_(Americas)
mandates, CO2 emissions regulations, fuel economy standards, and phase-out of fossil fuel vehicles). Plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are generally divided into
Electric_car_use_by_country
Safe container for flammable fluids, e.g., for a vehicle or oil heater
which prevents the flow of fuel out in a car accident where the vehicle rolls over. A racing fuel cell has a rigid outer shell and flexible inner lining
Fuel_tank
Government revenue systems at all levels
The United States has separate federal, state, and local governments with taxes imposed at each of these levels. Taxes are levied on income, payroll,
Taxation_in_the_United_States
Series of full-size SUVs produced by Ford
landed the #4 spot in a 2016 study by iSeeCars.com listing the top 10 longest-lasting vehicles. The Expedition was also the last Ford vehicle to retain its
Ford_Expedition
Engine that supports different kind of fuels
increased the number of automobiles available which use multifuel engines, such vehicles generally being termed a bi-fuel vehicle or flexible-fuel vehicle. Most
Multifuel
Ongoing armed conflict in West Asia
February 2026, the United States and Israel have been at war with Iran and its regional allies. The war follows the Twelve-Day War in June 2025 and sporadic
2026_Iran_war
2020s replacement for the US Postal Service's local delivery fleet
vehicles had been delivered by November 2025. The USPS purchased a fleet of purpose-built Grumman LLV mail delivery vehicles in the late 1980s. The similar
Oshkosh_NGDV
Series of American minivans
entry-level vehicles and others (primarily Grand Caravans) serving as Dodge counterparts to mid-trim Chrysler Town & Country vehicles. For its debut, the RS-generation
Chrysler_minivans_(RS)
Chemical or mixture used in a rocket engine
are needed and cost is an issue. The Space Shuttle and many other orbital launch vehicles use solid-fueled rockets in their boost stages (solid rocket
Rocket_propellant
Control panel in front of a vehicle operator
Following a focus on increasing fuel economy in the late 2000s along with increased technology, most vehicles in the 2010s now come with either real-time
Dashboard
Material used for thermal insulation
thermal insulation and as a cushioning material in mattresses, upholstered furniture or as seating in vehicles. Its low density and thermal conductivity combined
Polyurethane_foam
Twelfth generation of the Ford F-Series pickup trucks
features. In the United States, the Lincoln Mark LT was repackaged as the highest-content Ford F-150 Platinum trim (a Mark LT based on the twelfth generation
Ford F-Series (twelfth generation)
Ford_F-Series_(twelfth_generation)
Motor vehicle
compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) design. The Ford Grand C-Max has a longer wheelbase. Ford introduced the C-Max in the United States as its first hybrid-only
Ford_C-Max
efficiency in the United States found that the renewable energy sector generates significantly more jobs than the fossil fuel sector based on the per energy
Renewable energy in the United States
Renewable_energy_in_the_United_States
The vast majority of passenger travel in the United States occurs by automobile for shorter distances and airplane or railroad for longer distances. Most
Transportation in the United States
Transportation_in_the_United_States
plug-in electric vehicles - battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), including extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs)
Plug-in electric vehicles in China
Plug-in_electric_vehicles_in_China
Measurement of fuel economy
energy consumption of alternative fuel vehicles, plug-in electric vehicles and other advanced technology vehicles with the energy consumption of conventional
Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent
Miles_per_gallon_gasoline_equivalent
Vehicles Act
single-fueled vehicles in favor of flexible-fuel vehicles. Under this proposal, contemporary single-fuel vehicles would cease production in 2016. Senator Tom Harkin
BioFuels_Security_Act
American sport utility vehicle
left-hand-drive vehicle. The Yukon is only sold in North America and the Middle East. The Tahoe has regularly been the best-selling full-size SUV in the United States
Chevrolet_Tahoe
Second generation of Mercedes-Benz C-Class
offered the flexible fuel (flex-fuel) option in the C 240 Sedan and Wagon in 2005 only. Mercedes-Benz later offered the flexible fuel (flex-fuel) option
Mercedes-Benz_C-Class_(W203)
Series of pickup trucks manufactured by Ford
truck line in the United States; it has been the best-selling vehicle overall since 1981. The F-Series has been the best-selling truck in Canada for over
Ford_F-Series
Series of American minivans
marketed in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the Routan debuted at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show and went on sale in the United States in September
Chrysler_minivans_(RT)
Indirect tax on listed items in the US
governments and are not uniform throughout the United States. Certain goods, such as gasoline, diesel fuel, alcohol, and tobacco products, are taxed by
Excise tax in the United States
Excise_tax_in_the_United_States
Passenger cars produced by Chrysler
ahead of the Renault Espace (the first MPV/minivan in Europe)— effectively creating the modern minivan segment in the United States, followed by the introduction
Plymouth_Voyager
ethanol fuel mixtures Ethanol fuel by country Ethanol fuel in Australia Ethanol fuel in Brazil Ethanol fuel in Sweden Ethanol fuel in the United States Flexible-fuel
Ethanol fuel in the Philippines
Ethanol_fuel_in_the_Philippines
Vehicle using two or more power sources
used in the same tanks, so it would be challenging to build an (LPG or NG) flexible fuel system. Instead vehicles are built with two, parallel, fuel systems
Hybrid_vehicle
Sales taxes in the United States are taxes placed on the sale or lease of goods and services in the United States. Sales tax is governed at the state level
Sales taxes in the United States
Sales_taxes_in_the_United_States
produce vehicles designed to run on much higher ethanol blends. The demand for bioethanol fuel in the United States was stimulated by the discovery in the late
Biofuel_in_the_United_States
Motor vehicle
competitors — the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord (the latter of which, the Taurus had overtaken as best-selling car in the United States) alongside traditional
Ford Taurus (third generation)
Ford_Taurus_(third_generation)
Motor vehicle platform
generation, the luxury-oriented Chrysler Town & Country was introduced. Chrysler manufactured the S-platform minivans in the United States and Canada in its Saint
Chrysler_minivans_(S)
Fuel gas mainly composed of methane
systems, dual-fuel vehicles that combine CNG with liquid fuel, and bi-fuel vehicles. It can serve as an alternative to petrol, diesel fuel, and liquefied
Compressed_natural_gas
Japanese automotive manufacturer
subsidiary launched flexible-fuel versions for the Honda Civic and Honda Fit in late 2006. As other Brazilian flex-fuel vehicles, these models run on
Honda
Aircraft fuel efficiency
The fuel economy in aircraft is the measure of the transport energy efficiency of aircraft. Fuel efficiency is increased with better aerodynamics and by
Fuel_economy_in_aircraft
Beginning in late January 2026, the United States carried out its largest military buildup in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, deploying
2026 United States military buildup in the Middle East
2026_United_States_military_buildup_in_the_Middle_East
Series of US military trucks since 1996
The Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) are a series of military vehicles based upon a common chassis, varying by payload and mission requirements
Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles
Family_of_Medium_Tactical_Vehicles
Full-size luxury SUV
Kentucky. At the end of the 1980s, in the United States, sport-utility vehicles gradually began to transition from dedicated off-road vehicles towards dedicated
Lincoln_Navigator
Automotive engineering terminology
All vehicles manufactured in Australia and New Zealand are required to be OBD-II compliant after January 1, 2006. All vehicles in the United States of
On-board_diagnostics
German armored fighting vehicle
additional vehicles. Ukraine (300) As of November 2025, a demand of up to 300 vehicles are considered as possible to be sold. United States (3,800) The U.S.
Lynx (Rheinmetall armoured fighting vehicle)
Lynx_(Rheinmetall_armoured_fighting_vehicle)
Series of American full-size automobiles by General Motors
Suburban is sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, Chile, Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Peru, Philippines, and the Middle East (except
Chevrolet_Suburban
Motor vehicle
affordable utility vehicles had increased in North America. General Motors' initial response to this was the Chevrolet Light Utility Vehicle (LUV), a rebadged
Chevrolet_S-10
Vehicle term
Electric vehicles Modular design Rolling chassis Skateboard (automotive platform) United States 6059058, Dower, Gordon E., "Modular Vehicle Construction
Modular_vehicle
Tenth generation of the Ford F-Series pickup trucks
Ford facilities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico; after its replacement in 2004, this generation was rebranded as the Ford Lobo in Mexico from 2004
Ford F-Series (tenth generation)
Ford_F-Series_(tenth_generation)
Range of SUVs manufactured by the Ford Motor Company
Laws, used vehicles tend to have low mileage with detailed repair histories. In the United States, the second-generation Ford Explorer has the (dubious)
Ford_Explorer
Compact crossover SUV manufactured by Ford
a prototype E85 Hybrid Escape, the first flexible-fuel hybrid electric vehicle capable of running on 85% ethanol. In 2007, Ford produced 20 demonstration
Ford_Escape
American car model
February 11, 2016. "Pickups and sport utility sales continue to climb in the United States" (Press release). Ford Motor Company. February 19, 1999.{{cite press
Mercury_Mountaineer
Motor vehicle
to fleets in the United States, while still being sold to retail customers in Canada. Production ended on October 27, 2006, as Ford idled the Atlanta plant
Ford Taurus (fourth generation)
Ford_Taurus_(fourth_generation)
Minivan
Starting with the 2006 model year, GM badges were added to the front doors, along with many other GM vehicles. The final model year of the Relay. The GM logos
Saturn_Relay
Car models by Ford (1986–2019)
The Ford Taurus is an automobile that was manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company in the United States from 1985 to 2019. From 1985 to 2009
Ford_Taurus
Healthcare in the United States is largely provided by private sector healthcare facilities, and paid for by a combination of public programs, county indigent
Healthcare in the United States
Healthcare_in_the_United_States
Fuel for internal combustion engines
thus works in vehicles designed for use with gasoline without modification. Both n-butanol and isobutanol have been studied as possible fuels. Both can
Butanol_fuel
Machine at a filling station that is used to pump fuels
refer to a vertical gasoline pump. In the United States this term is now only used for trucks that carry and dispense fuel to large aircraft at airports,[citation
Gasoline_pump
American fuel supplier
E85 Charging station Ethanol fuel Flexible-fuel vehicle BioFuels Security Act California Energy Commission "Pump the Eco Fuel of Your Choice". Retrieved
Pearson_Fuels
1963 US federal law to control pollution
EPA conducts fuel economy tests on very few vehicles. Two-thirds of the vehicles the EPA tests themselves are randomly selected and the remaining third
Clean_Air_Act_(United_States)
highest rate of per-capita vehicle ownership in the world, with 765 vehicles per 1,000 Americans. About 40% of personal vehicles are vans, SUVs, or light
Economy_of_the_United_States
travel, tourism, insurance
FLEXIBLE FUEL-VEHICLES-IN-THE-UNITED-STATES
FLEXIBLE FUEL-VEHICLES-IN-THE-UNITED-STATES
FLEXIBLE FUEL-VEHICLES-IN-THE-UNITED-STATES
FLEXIBLE FUEL-VEHICLES-IN-THE-UNITED-STATES
FLEXIBLE FUEL-VEHICLES-IN-THE-UNITED-STATES
FLEXIBLE FUEL-VEHICLES-IN-THE-UNITED-STATES
FLEXIBLE FUEL-VEHICLES-IN-THE-UNITED-STATES
FLEXIBLE FUEL-VEHICLES-IN-THE-UNITED-STATES
FLEXIBLE FUEL-VEHICLES-IN-THE-UNITED-STATES
travel, tourism, insurance