MotorWeek Explores Differences in Conventional and E85-Capable Vehicles
Conversion companies that want to turn conventional, non-flexible fuel vehicles into those that can legally run on E85 must meet several requirements to obtain a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certificate of Conformity. Converted vehicles must meet existing EPA emissions standards set for OEM vehicles of the same model year, and all vehicle components and materials—whether supplied by original equipment manufacturers or the conversion companies—must be compatible with E85 throughout the life of the vehicle. Converting a vehicle to operate on E85 is much more complicated than most people realize.
To educate viewers on the differences between conventional and E85-capable flexible fuel vehicles, MotorWeek's Goss's Garage describes the various specialized components and materials that may be necessary to ensure a vehicle can operate on E85 for its full useful life.
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For additional information on the conversion process, see the Ethanol Flexible Fuel Vehicle Conversions technology bulletin.