New Ethanol Adapter for Existing Vehicles
Posted in Technology on October 22nd, 2006
via Wired’s Autotopia
A Brazilian company, ABC Esso, will soon sell an Ethanol adapter in the U.S. that lets any gasoline vehicle burn up to 100 percent ethanol. It works with the vehicle’s existing sensors to detect the ethanol/gasoline ratio and instruct the engine to operate accordingly.
The company claims there are no cold start problems when using E85. ABC Esso says some fuel pumps that are not so ethanol-tolerant may have to be replaced.
The company has developed adapters for Ford, GM, Honda, Mazda, Volvo and Toyota vehicles and will sell for between $500 and $900.
Roger D. Pickering says:
I have a 2001 Chevrolet Camaro SS with a 5.7L engine. Premium fuel is recommended for this car which is 93 octane. Can E85 be used in this car?
Dec 10, 2006 @ 10:20 am