Significance

• FFV autos and trucks are designed with fuel systems which can detect the type of fuel being used and adjust the engine controls automatically to meter the correct air/fuel mixture. Conversions for existing cars and trucks are not widely available.
  
  

History

• While the first flexible-fuel capable auto was the Model T Ford, FFV's became commercially available from auto makers in the 1990's.
  
  

Relevance

• Blended fuels such as E85 produce fewer pollutants than gasoline and produce slightly more power.
  
  

Considerations

• While more models are available with FFV capability, E85 is not available everywhere. Mileage suffers with the use of E85, yet it's cost relative to the price of gasoline offsets the increased usage.
  
  

FFV Manufacturers

• Presently, Ford, GM, and Chrysler offer several cars and trucks with FFV capability, and Mercedes-Benz offers four models. Nissan and Toyota offer two models which are FFV's. See the attached reference for exact model availability.