By Auto123.com
Ford recently delivered its first three E85 Escape Hybrids to U.S. federal organizations that own vehicle fleets.
A total of 20 Ford E85 Escape Hybrids will be delivered to select fleet customers in six U.S. states. These are the world's first hybrid vehicles capable of operating on blends of fuel containing as much as 85 percent ethanol.
The E85 Escape Hybrid produces about 25 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than a gasoline-powered Escape Hybrid while running on a completely renewable fuel. Ford is committed to making half of its annual vehicle production capable of running on alternative fuels by 2012.
Supply infrastructure: a major challenge
A major challenge in the promotion of renewable fuel use is establishing a coast-to-coast infrastructure.
Right now, less than 1 percent of the 170,000 retail gas stations in the U,S. carry E85 ethanol.
Expanding the availability of E85 and the capacity of ethanol manufacturing facilities is a critical element in moving North America toward energy independence.
It's also important to develop other energy sources such as hydrogen and clean diesel. Ford is actively working at it.
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