ETHANOL E85 RACING FUEL
The Four Primary Characteristics of Racing Fuels and E85 Racing Fuels and E85 -OCTANE is a measure of a fuel's resistance to pre-ignition, pinging, and detonation. There are three octane ratings for motor fuels; Research Octane Number (RON), Motor Octane Number (MON), and the average of the two (R+M/2). Of these three ratings, MON is the most useful to race engine builders because it is tested under load and higher RPM conditions. High MON ratings allow the use of higher compression ratios and more advanced spark timing. However, there are other fuel characteristics that influence the ability of a particular fuel ...

ETHANOL FUEL SAFTEY ADVANTAGES.
The 2009 Indy 500, won by Brazilian driver Helio Castroneves, adds more dramatic evidence of the safety-related advantages of alcohol fuels E100 and E85 . Graphic footage seen by worldwide audiences of the major pit fire experienced by the #14 AJ Foyt Racing team and driver Vitor Meira (also a Brazilian) illustrates several of the important differences between alcohol fuels and petroleum-based fuels that weigh heavily in favor of alcohols – further validating the selection of alcohol fuels for Indy racing following the explosive gasoline-fuel crash that claimed drivers Eddie Sachs and Dave McDonald in the 1964 500.

NEW HOLDEN COMMODORES TO USE E85 ETHANOL FUEL.
Holden are committed to having locally built Commodores running E85 in the market by 2010.Ethanol powered cars general produce more power than those on straight petrol, and consume more fuel, but that fuel is usual 30-40 percent cheaper than petrol, which would mean E85 should currently sell for about $0.65 a litre.Holden already have substantial experience in building ethanol powered engines, as it was producing the current V6 engine for export in configurations up to E85.The Holden Commodores will be flex-fuel vehicles, which means they can run on any combination of fuel from straight petrol through to an 85 percent ethanol blend.

KOENIGSEGG CCXR LIMITED EDITION GOES E85
Due to request from certain Koenigsegg Clients and Customers, Koenigsegg has created a Limited Edition E85 version of its sought after cars. The Koenigsegg Edition comes in two limited versions, the CCX and CCXR models. It features a 4.8L twin supercharged Koenigsegg engine, together with many other unique features. The car is more track biased compared to the standard models, as it has stiffer springs and anti-roll bars, reset dampers and lowered chassis. It also features a fully visible carbon body a large adjustable rear wing, larger front splitter and side strakes for increased down force and a unique forged wheel ...

HOLDEN COUPE 60 DESIGNED TO RUN ON ETHANOL
[caption id="attachment_473" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Designed to run on flexfuel ethanol"][/caption]The Holden Coupe 60 looks absolutely brutal sitting on its 21-inch wheels that can barely be contained by the car's swollen fender flares. This car would be great as the Flagship vechile for Holden Ecoline as its built to run on E85 .While the VE face up front is familiar, the design as a whole is decidedly clean thanks to a lack of wings, scoops and other superfluous paraphernalia.The only aerodynamic assistance is provided by a serious looking air diffuser in the rear apron, a rear deck lid spoiler and completely ...

DETROIT AUTO SHOW: FERRARI 430 SPIDER BIO-FUEL – ITALY GOES E85
Ferrari has revealed an ethanol based car at the Detroit Auto Show called the 430 Spider BioFuel. Currently in concept form the 430 Spider BioFuel runs on E85.Ferrari has chosen Detroit as the venue for the presentation at a biofuel-powered F430 Spider in recognition of growing interest in North America in alternative sources of energy.The development of an engine powered by the biofuel E85 comes as part of a research and development program announced during the Technological Innovation Conference held at Maranello last June as part of our 60th Anniversary Celebrations.On that particular occasion, Ferrari also unveiled projects focused on improving the ...

SAAB – AUSTRALIA’S FIRST ETHANOL PRODUCTION CAR.
A global leader in renewable fuels, Saab has launched Australia's first ethanol production car at the Australian International Motor Show .Called Saab BioPower, it is a flex-fuel ethanol powered version of the Saab 9-5 vehicle, which can run on E85 (a mix of 85 per cent ethanol and 15 per cent petrol) or petrol, in any combination, from the one fuel tank. This flex-fuel capability allows drivers to refuel BioPower on petrol where ethanol isn't available, which is important in the take-up phase of an alternative fuel. Director GM Premium Brands, Parveen Batish, says Saab is proud to be leading the automotive industry ...

HOLDENS E85 SPORTSWAGON !!!
"The new Commodore Concept Sportwagon puts the excitement back into practicality. This is a car for families with a 'get-up-and-go' attitude,the VE Sportwagon turns practi-'cal' into practi-'cool."The concept model includes a roof mounted DVD player, Bluetooth capability, multi-function driver information display system and zone-based front and rear park assist systems - all standard on the VE Calais V-Series sedan.Pricing, model line-up and powertrain combinations will be confirmed closer to launch date, but expect to see a similar type of strategy to VE sedan, with entry level cars, sports models and luxury models ranging up to the luxurious VE Calais V-Series.The ...






