For Immediate Release

March 9, 2005
Contact: Michelle Kautz

Phone:  (573) 635-8445
Email:  mkautz@e85fuel.com

E85 Internet Toolkit Now Available

The National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition (NEVC), is pleased to announce the development of an internet based “E85 toolkit" designed to inform and educate fleet operators and retailers about E85 and flexible-fuel vehicles.

Phil Lampert, Executive Director of the NEVC stated, “We are delighted with the final product of this effort. The internet is clearly the educational tool of choice for this generation and we are very pleased with the E85 information that has been included in this project. The Toolkit will be an excellent addition to the information that has been accumulated and is included on our web site at www.e85fuel.com

By visiting http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/e85toolkit/, you can:

• Find answers to common questions about E85

• See the benefits of E85, get E85 fuel specifications, and learn about the fuel.

• Learn the basics on codes and standards, the permitting process, equipment requirements, specifications, costs, and maintenance issues.

• Find existing E85 fueling stations.

• View a list of the flexible fuel vehicles that are currently available and operate on E85.

• Prevent equipment failures and learn about safety and environmental issues.

• Get helpful tips on successfully training drivers and staff and learn about others' E85 infrastructure successes and hardships.

• Get contact information for the leading industry associations, equipment manufacturers, fuel suppliers, state offices, contractors, and more.

• Check out this listing of key E85 documents and information on using fuel ethanol.

• Use a message board to post questions to peers and experts or respond with answers.

This toolkit was supported through an initiative supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program. Development of the site was coordinated by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory with support from the Minnesota E85 Team and the NEVC.

For additional information about E85, visit www.E85Fuel.com.

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