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Saturday, August 23, 2008 12:00 AM

Where are the multifuel cars?

Brazil has had them for years now. What's the holdup?
Cyrus Farivar

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  • Friday, August 22, 2008 08:18 PM

    They are already here

    The domestic automakers started rolling out E85 ethanol flex fuel vehicles years ago and have sold millions of them. While E85 is available in the Midwest, activism by the oil industry and the Japanese automakers has largely prevented its distribution on the coasts.

    Just Google 'flex fuel' or 'E85' to see for yourselves.

    Many people don't even realize they are driving an E85 capable vehicle.

    —KarenLR Read KarenLR's other letters

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