According to Tony Posawatz, GM vehicle executive, the first Chevrolet Volts will not be E85 capable. While this may not seem like a big issue, I feel that this is a poor decision on GM’s part. They have been one of the biggest proponents of E85 capability and production, even going so far as to invest in a start-up that claims it can make E85 from switch grass. To not include E85 capability initially on the Volt seems to me like a mistake. The Volt has a chance to be one of (if not the most) fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles on the planet. Adding E85 capability would have shown that the General cared even more about future technologies.
The good news here is that it will be available later in 2011. GM also says it would like more help from the government to push for more E85 stations. Right now GM spends about $100 million a year to add E85 capability to its cars and trucks. More stations might help encourage people to purchase E85 equipped vehicles. For more details, head on over to GM-Volt.com.
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