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of torque, the 5.4 L SOHC V8 engine on the 2010 Lincoln Navigator is flex fuel capable, which makes it powerful and versatile.

* This Ram 1500 Features the Following Options * QUICK ORDER PACKAGE 22G SLT - inc: Engine: 3.6 L V6 24V VVT, Transmission: 8 - Speed Automatic (845RE), MANUFACTURER»S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN, GVWR: 6,800 LBS (STD), ENGINE: 3.6 L V6 24V VVT - inc: Flex fuel capable (STD), DIESEL GRAY / BLACK, CLOTH 40/20/40 BENCH SEAT, BRIGHT WHITE CLEARCOAT, 3.21 REAR AXLE RATIO (STD), Vinyl Door Trim Insert, Valet Function, Urethane Gear Shift Knob.

Several engine types are also available including a choice of Flex Fuel Capable direct - injection, high - output EcoBoost.

GVWR: 6 800 LBS (STD), TRANSMISSION: 8 - SPEED AUTOMATIC (845RE)(STD), MAXIMUM STEEL METALLIC CLEARCOAT, DIESEL GRAY / BLACK CLOTH 40/20/40 BENCH SEAT, 3.21 REAR AXLE RATIO (STD), REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY W / ALL - SECURE, WHEELS: 17 X 7 ALUMINUM (STD), TIRES: P265 / 70R17 BSW AS (STD), ENGINE: 3.6 L V6 24V VVT - inc: Flex fuel capable (STD), QUICK ORDER PACKAGE 22J EXPRESS - inc: Engine: 3.6 L V6 24V VVT Transmission: 8 - Speed Automatic (845RE) Front Fog Lamps Ram 1500 Express Body Color Grille Body Color Rear Bumper w / Step Pads Rear Floor Mats Body Color Front Fascia Front Floor Mats, POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP - inc: Remote Keyless Entry w / All - Secure SiriusXM Satellite Radio For More Info Call 800-643-2112 No Satellite Coverage w / AK / HI / PR / VI / GU 1 - Year SiriusXM Radio Service, SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO - inc: For More Info Call 800-643-2112 No Satellite Coverage w / AK / HI / PR / VI / GU 1 - Year SiriusXM Radio Service, Rear Wheel Drive, Power Steering,ABS,4 - Wheel Disc Brakes, Brake Assist, Aluminum Wheels, Tires - Front All - Season, Tires - Rear All - Season, Conventional Spare Tire, Power Mirror (s), Heated Mirrors, Intermittent Wipers, Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers, Privacy Glass, Power Door Locks, Automatic Headlights, AM / FM Stereo, MP3 Player, Auxiliary Audio Input, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Power Windows, Rear Bench Seat, Cruise Control, A / C, Vinyl Seats, Split Bench Seat,Auto - Dimming Rearview Mirror, Engine Immobilizer, Traction Control, Stability Control, Front Side Air Bag, Tire Pressure Monitor, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag Sensor, Front Head Air Bag, Rear Head Air Bag, Child Safety Locks

The Terrain has E10 fuel capability, and is E85 Flex Fuel capable.

Steel Gray Metallic 2009 GMC Yukon SLT1 4WD 6 - Speed Automatic Electronic with Overdrive Vortec 5.3 L V8 SFI Flex Fuel Capable 4D Sport Utility, Vortec 5.3 L V8 SFI Flex Fuel Capable, 6 - Speed Automatic Electronic with Overdrive, 4WD, Steel Gray Metallic, Cocoa / Light Cashmere Leather, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels, Compass, Electronic Stability Control, Emergency communication system, Front dual zone A / C, Heated door mirrors, Illuminated entry, Low tire pressure warning, Power - Adjustable Pedals For Accelerator & Brake, Remote keyless entry, Remote Vehicle Starter System, Traction control, XM Radio.

Introduced last year, the PRO-4X model suits the needs of serious off - road adventurers, while the long wheelbase model and E85 flex fuel capable V8 helps expand the Titan's appeal.

1500, Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6» 4» Box, Tradesman, Crew Cab Pickup, RAM 1500 ST QUAD CAB 4X2 (140 IN WB 6 FT 4 IN BOX), Quick Order Package 22B Tradesman, Engine: 3.6 L V6 24V VVT, Cloth 40/20/40 Bench Seat, Manual Adjust Seats, Tradesman Package,1 - Year SiriusXM Radio Service, Popular Equipment Group, Integrated Voice Command w / Bluetooth, GPS Antenna Input, Rear Folding Seat, Remote USB Port, Media Hub, Remote Keyless Entry w / All - Secure, Carpet Floor Covering, 5.0» Touchscreen Display, Charge Only Remote USB Port, 40 / 20/40 Split Bench Seat, Transmission: 8 - Speed Automatic, Overhead Console, For More Info, Call 800-643-2112, Rear Floor Mats, Temperature and Compass Gauge, Rear View Day / Night Mirror, Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, 50 State Emissions, No Satellite Coverage w / AK / HI / PR / VI / GU, Front Armrest w / 3 Cupholders, Radio: Uconnect 3 w / 5» Display, QUICK ORDER PACKAGE 22B TRADESMAN - inc: Engine: 3.6 L V6 24V VVT Transmission: 8 - Speed Automatic (845RE) Tradesman Package, GVWR: 6 800 LBS (STD), TRANSMISSION: 8 - SPEED AUTOMATIC (845RE)(STD), DIESEL GRAY / BLACK CLOTH 40/20/40 BENCH SEAT, 3.21 REAR AXLE RATIO (STD), REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY W / ALL - SECURE, MANUFACTURER»S STATEMENT OF ORIGIN, TIRES: P265 / 70R17 BSW AS (STD), POPULAR EQUIPMENT GROUP - inc: Remote Keyless Entry w / All - Secure Carpet Floor Covering Rear Floor Mats SiriusXM Satellite Radio For More Info Call 800-643-2112 No Satellite Coverage w / AK / HI / PR / VI / GU 1 - Year SiriusXM Radio Service, WHEELS: 17» X 7» STEEL (STD), ENGINE: 3.6 L V6 24V VVT - inc: Flex fuel capable (STD), CARPET FLOOR COVERING, RADIO: UCONNECT 3 W / 5» DISPLAY - inc: 5.0» Touchscreen Display Overhead Console Rear View Day / Night Mirror GPS Antenna Input Temperature and Compass Gauge Integrated Voice Command w / Bluetooth SiriusXM Satellite Radio For More Info Call 800-643-2112 No Satellite Coverage w / AK / HI / PR / VI / GU 1 - Year SiriusXM Radio Service, BRIGHT WHITE CLEARCOAT, SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO - inc: For More Info Call 800-643-2112 No Satellite Coverage w / AK / HI / PR / VI / GU 1 - Year SiriusXM Radio Service, Rear Wheel Drive, Tow Hitch, Power Steering,ABS,4 - Wheel Disc Brakes, Brake Assist, Steel Wheels, Tires - Front All - Season, Tires - Rear All - Season, Bed Liner, Conventional Spare Tire, Power Mirror (s), Heated Mirrors, Intermittent Wipers, Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers, Privacy Glass, Power Door Locks, Automatic Headlights, AM / FM Stereo, MP3 Player, Auxiliary Audio Input, Adjustable Steering Wheel, Power Windows, Rear Bench Seat, Cruise Control, A / C, Vinyl Seats, Split Bench Seat,Auto - Dimming Rearview Mirror, Engine Immobilizer, Traction Control, Stability Control, Front Side Air Bag, Tire Pressure Monitor, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag Sensor, Front Head Air Bag, Rear Head Air Bag, Child Safety Locks

OPTION PACKAGES: QUICK ORDER PACKAGE 22T OUTDOORSMAN Engine: 3.6 L V6 24V VVT, Transmission: 8 - Speed Automatic (845RE), Rear Extra HD Shock Absorbers, Body Color Grille, Accent Fender Flares, Black Door Handles, Outdoorsman Badging, LED Bed Lighting, Overhead Console w / Garage Dr Opener, Universal Garage Door Opener, Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls, Sun Visors w / Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, Electroluminescent Instrument Cluster, Exterior Mirrors Courtesy Lamps, Glove Box Lamp, Underhood Lamp, Auto Dim Exterior Mirrors, Ash Tray Lamp, Exterior Mirrors w / Supplemental Signals, Rear Dome w / On / Off Switch Lamp, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel, Rear View Auto Dim Mirror w / Microphone, Power Heated Fold - Away Mirrors, Power Folding Mirrors, Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield, Front Suspension Skid Plate, Tow Hooks, WHEEL TO WHEEL SIDE STEPS, PARKVIEW REAR BACK - UP CAMERA, ENGINE: 3.6 L V6 24V VVT Flex fuel capable (STD), TRANSMISSION: 8 - SPEED AUTOMATIC (845RE)(STD).

Yukon SLT, 4D Sport Utility, Vortec 5.3 L V8 SFI Flex Fuel Capable, 4 - Speed Automatic with Overdrive, 4WD, Black,...

* OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: PIONEER AM / FM / CD / MP3 STEREO AIR CONDITIONING POWER WINDOWS GASOLINE / FLEX FUEL CAPABLE EASY FUEL CAPLESS FILLER NOZZLE 17 GRAY STEEL WHEELS 8» FOOT LONG BED SPRAY - IN BED - LINER * INTERIOR: STEEL GRAY VINYL INTERIOR PIONEER AM / FM / CD / MP3 STEREO AIR CONDITIONING CUP HOLDERS 12V POWER OUTLET POWER WINDOWS * EXTERIOR: OXFORD WHITE EXTERIOR FIXED REAR WINDOW BLACK FRONT GRILLE BLACK SIDE MIRRORS BLACK DOOR HANDLES 17 GRAY STEEL WHEELS SPRAY - IN BED - LINER * DRIVETRAIN: 3.7 L V6 F DOHC 24V ENGINE 302HP @ 6500 RPM / 278LB - FT TORQUE @ 4000 RPM 6 - SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH TOW / HAUL MODE REAR - WHEEL DRIVE TRACTION CONTROL * EPA RATED FUEL ECONOMY: 16 CITY / 21 HIGHWAY * This 2012 Ford F - 150 XL long - bed is a great work truck, with Steel Gray vinyl split - bench seat, 6 - speed automatic transmission and spray - in bed - liner.

Not exact matches

... From now on, we're going to make those civilian vehicles flex - fuel capable, plug - in hybrid or cars fueled by clean natural gas.»

Flex - fuel capable versions of the C300 4Matic lose 1 mpg city, for new ratings of 19/27/22 mpg.

With new powertrains, including a flex - fuel - capable 164 - hp 2.5 - liter I - 4 and a 3.2 - liter diesel I - 5 producing 197 hp and 347 lb - ft of torque, the global Ranger features significant technical improvements compared to its counterpart in the U.S. Styling for the truck is contemporary, departing from the traditional look of past U.S. - market Rangers.

ENGINE 5.3 L FLEXFUEL ECOTEC3 V8 WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT DIRECT INJECTION AND VARIABLE VALVE TIMING includes aluminum block construction with Flex Fuel capability capable of running on unleaded or up to 85 % ethanol (355 hp [265 kW] @ 5600 rpm 383 lb - ft of torque [518 Nm] @ 4100 rpm; more than 300 lb - ft of torque from 2000 to 5600 rpm)(FUEL MANAGEMENT DIRECT INJECTION AND VARIABLE VALVE TIMING includes aluminum block construction with Flex Fuel capability capable of running on unleaded or up to 85 % ethanol (355 hp [265 kW] @ 5600 rpm 383 lb - ft of torque [518 Nm] @ 4100 rpm; more than 300 lb - ft of torque from 2000 to 5600 rpm)(Fuel capability capable of running on unleaded or up to 85 % ethanol (355 hp [265 kW] @ 5600 rpm 383 lb - ft of torque [518 Nm] @ 4100 rpm; more than 300 lb - ft of torque from 2000 to 5600 rpm)(STD)

Furthermore, the Brazilian subsidiary began producing flex - fuel versions for the Civic and the Fit models, capable of running on any blend of gasoline (E20 to E25 blend in Brazil) and ethanol up to E100.

Best - in - class fuel economy at 28 mpg with 3.0 - liter EcoDiesel V - 6 Exclusive link coil rear suspension and optional 4 - corner air suspension Only manufacturer in light - duty class to offer diesel, gasoline, and flex - fuel (E85 capable 3.6 - liter V - 6) engines

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Silverado 1500 LT LT1, Double Cab, EcoTec3 5.3 L V8 Flex Fuel, 6 - Speed Automatic, 4WD, Summit White, Black Cloth, 110 - Volt AC Power Outlet, 150 Amp Alternator, 4.2» Diagonal Color Display Driver Info Center, 6 Speaker Audio System, Bluetooth ® For Phone, Body Color Bodyside Moldings, Body - Color Door Handles, Body - Color Mirror Caps, Body - Color Power Adjustable Heated Outside Mirrors, Chevrolet Connected Access, Chevrolet w / 4G LTE, Chrome Grille Surround, Color - Keyed Carpeting w / Rubberized Vinyl Floor Mats, Deep - Tinted Glass, Driver & Front Passenger Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, Dual - Zone Automatic Climate Control, Electric Rear - Window Defogger, EZ Lift & Lower Tailgate, Front Chrome Bumper, HD Radio, Heavy - Duty Rear Locking Differential, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel w / Cruise Controls, Manual Tilt Wheel Steering Column, OnStar & Chevrolet Connected Services Capable, Power Windows w / Driver Express Up, Preferred Equipment Group 1LT, Rear 60/40 Folding Bench Seat (Folds Up), Rear Chrome Bumper, Rear Wheelhouse Liners, Remote Keyless Entry, Remote Locking Tailgate, Remote Vehicle Starter System, Single Slot CD / MP3 Player, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Texas Edition, Texas Edition Badging, Theft Deterrent System (Unauthorized Entry), Thin Profile LED Fog Lamps, Trailering Package.

Leather Trimmed Bucket Seats, Radio: Uconnect 8.4, GPS Antenna Input, Accessory Switch Bank, Engine Oil Cooler, 8.4 Touchscreen Display, Harman Radio Manufacturer, Uconnect Access, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Flex Fuel Vehicle, Integrated Voice Command w / Bluetooth, Compass, AM / FM radio: SiriusXM, Premium audio system: harman / kardon, Internet access capable: UConnect Access,4 - Wheel Disc Brakes, 6 Speakers, Air Conditioning, Electronic Stability Control, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest, Tachometer, ABS brakes, Alloy wheels,Anti - whiplash front head restraints, Automatic temperature control, Brake assist, Bumpers: body - color, Delay - off headlights, Driver door bin, Driver vanity mirror, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Four wheel independent suspension, Front anti-roll bar, Front dual zone A / C, Front fog lights, Front reading lights, Fully automatic headlights, Garage door transmitter, Heated door mirrors, Heated front seats, Heated steering wheel, Illuminated entry, Knee airbag, Low tire pressure warning, MP3 decoder, Occupant sensing airbag, Outside temperature display, Overhead airbag, Overhead console, Panic alarm, Passenger door bin, Passenger vanity mirror, Power door mirrors, Power driver seat, Power passenger seat, Power steering, Power windows, Radio data system, Rear anti-roll bar, Rear seat center armrest, Rear window defroster, Remote keyless entry, Security system, Speed control,Speed - sensing steering, Split folding rear seat, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Traction control, Trip computer, Turn signal indicator mirrors, Variably intermittent wipers,Auto - dimming Rear - View mirror,Speed - Sensitive Wipers

THIS TAHOE IS FULLY EQUIPPED: AUDIO SYSTEM, AM / FM STEREO with MP3 compatible CD player, seek - and - scan, digital clock, auto - tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), speed - compensated volume and TheftLock (STD), TRANSMISSION, 4 - SPEED AUTOMATIC, ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED with overdrive and tow / haul mode (STD), ENGINE, VORTEC 5.3 L V8 SFI FLEX - FUEL WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT, capable of running on unleaded or up to 85 % ethanol (320 hp [238.6 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 340 lb - ft of torque [459.0 N - m] @ 4200 rpm), iron block (STD) DRIVE THIS TAHOE WITH CONFIDENCE: 5 Star Driver Front Crash Rating.

(3084 kg)(STD), ENGINE, VORTEC 5300 V8 SFI FLEX - FUEL capable of running on unleaded or up to 85 % ethanol (295 HP [219.7 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 330 lb. - ft.

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Bluetooth, Silverado 1500 LT LT1, 4D Crew Cab, EcoTec3 5.3 L V8 Flex Fuel, 6 - Speed Automatic, 4WD, Summit White, Black Cloth, 110 - Volt AC Power Outlet, 150 Amp Alternator, 4.2» Diagonal Color Display Driver Info Center, 6 Speaker Audio System, Bluetooth ® For Phone, Body Color Bodyside Moldings, Body - Color Door Handles, Body - Color Mirror Caps, Body - Color Power Adjustable Heated Outside Mirrors, Chevrolet Connected Access, Chevrolet w / 4G LTE, Chrome Grille Surround, Color - Keyed Carpeting w / Rubberized Vinyl Floor Mats, Deep - Tinted Glass, Driver & Front Passenger Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, Dual - Zone Automatic Climate Control, Electric Rear - Window Defogger, EZ Lift & Lower Tailgate, Front Chrome Bumper, HD Radio, Heavy - Duty Rear Locking Differential, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel w / Cruise Controls, Manual Tilt Wheel Steering Column, OnStar & Chevrolet Connected Services Capable, Power Windows w / Driver Express Up, Preferred Equipment Group 1LT, Rear 60/40 Folding Bench Seat (Folds Up), Rear Chrome Bumper, Rear Wheelhouse Liners, Remote Keyless Entry, Remote Locking Tailgate, Remote Vehicle Starter System, Single Slot CD / MP3 Player, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Texas Edition, Texas Edition Badging, Theft Deterrent System (Unauthorized Entry), Thin Profile LED Fog Lamps, Trailering Package.

The engine is also flex - fuel capable, meaning it can run on a gasoline / ethanol blend.

ENGINE, VORTEC 5.3 L V8 SFI FLEX - FUEL WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT, capable of running on unleaded or up to 85 % ethanol (320 hp [238.6 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 340 lb - ft of torque [459.0 N - m] @ 4200 rpm), iron block

«Avalanche's flexibility, from its SUV comfort and ingenious Midgate to its new family of flex - fuel - capable engines, delivers a truly unique combination of cargo and passenger options.»

This GMC includes: TRANSMISSION, 6 - SPEED AUTOMATIC (STD) A / T 6 - Speed A / T E85 FLEXFUEL CAPABLE, FOR 2.4 L DOHC 4 - CYLINDER ENGINE Flex Fuel Capability LIGHT TITANIUM, PERFORATED LEATHER - APPOINTED SEAT TRIM Leather Seats AXLE, 3.23 FINAL DRIVE RATIO ENGINE, 2.4 L DOHC 4 - CYLINDER SIDI (SPARK IGNITION DIRECT INJECTION) 4 Cylinder Engine Gasoline Fuel SEATS, FRONT BUCKET (STD) Bucket Seats SLT PREFERRED EQUIPMENT GROUP SEAT ADJUSTER, PASSENGER 8 - WAY POWER AND POWER LUMBAR Power Passenger Seat Passenger Adjustable Lumbar ONYX BLACK AUDIO SYSTEM, COLOR TOUCH AM / FM / SIRIUSXM STEREO WITH MP3 PLAYBACK AM / FM Stereo Satellite Radio Bluetooth Connection Auxiliary Audio Input MP3 Player * Note - For third party subscriptions or services, please contact the dealer for more information.

OPTION PACKAGES ENGINE, 5.3 L FLEXFUEL ECOTEC3 V8 WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT, DIRECT INJECTION AND VARIABLE VALVE TIMING: includes aluminum block construction with Flex Fuel capability, capable of running on unleaded or up to 85 ethanol (355 hp [265 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 383 lb - ft of torque [518 Nm] @ 4100 rpm more than 300 lb - ft of torque from 2000 to 5600 rpm), TRAILERING PACKAGE includes trailer hitch, 7 - pin and 4 - pin connectors (Includes (G80) locking rear differentiFUEL MANAGEMENT, DIRECT INJECTION AND VARIABLE VALVE TIMING: includes aluminum block construction with Flex Fuel capability, capable of running on unleaded or up to 85 ethanol (355 hp [265 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 383 lb - ft of torque [518 Nm] @ 4100 rpm more than 300 lb - ft of torque from 2000 to 5600 rpm), TRAILERING PACKAGE includes trailer hitch, 7 - pin and 4 - pin connectors (Includes (G80) locking rear differentiFuel capability, capable of running on unleaded or up to 85 ethanol (355 hp [265 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 383 lb - ft of torque [518 Nm] @ 4100 rpm more than 300 lb - ft of torque from 2000 to 5600 rpm), TRAILERING PACKAGE includes trailer hitch, 7 - pin and 4 - pin connectors (Includes (G80) locking rear differential.)

2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Bluetooth, Silverado 1500 LT LT1, Double Cab, EcoTec3 5.3 L V8 Flex Fuel, 6 - Speed Automatic, RWD, Summit White, Black Cloth, 110 - Volt AC Power Outlet, 150 Amp Alternator, 4.2» Diagonal Color Display Driver Info Center, 6 Speaker Audio System, Bluetooth ® For Phone, Body Color Bodyside Moldings, Body - Color Door Handles, Body - Color Mirror Caps, Body - Color Power Adjustable Heated Outside Mirrors, Chevrolet Connected Access, Chevrolet w / 4G LTE, Chrome Grille Surround, Color - Keyed Carpeting w / Rubberized Vinyl Floor Mats, Deep - Tinted Glass, Driver & Front Passenger Illuminated Vanity Mirrors, Dual - Zone Automatic Climate Control, Electric Rear - Window Defogger, EZ Lift & Lower Tailgate, Front Chrome Bumper, HD Radio, Heavy - Duty Rear Locking Differential, Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel w / Cruise Controls, Manual Tilt Wheel Steering Column, OnStar & Chevrolet Connected Services Capable, Power Windows w / Driver Express Up, Preferred Equipment Group 1LT, Rear 60/40 Folding Bench Seat (Folds Up), Rear Chrome Bumper, Rear Wheelhouse Liners, Remote Keyless Entry, Remote Locking Tailgate, Remote Vehicle Starter System, Single Slot CD / MP3 Player, Steering Wheel Audio Controls, Texas Edition, Texas Edition Badging, Theft Deterrent System (Unauthorized Entry), Thin Profile LED Fog Lamps, Trailering Package.

And, for those with an ecological bent, a Flex - Fuel E85 - capable engine and two - mode hybrid model are also available.

And, for those with an ecological bent, a Flex - Fuel E85 - capable engine is also available.

The V6 is capable of using E85 flex fuel, but doing so drops the EPA estimates to 13 city / 19 highway with RWD and 13/18 with AWD.

But if the automaker builds an E85 - capable, or flex fuel vehicle, they get a CAFE fuel economy credit regardless of whether the vehicle ever uses E85.

Jim, there's a very slight chance that you may already have a flex - fuel (E85) capable vehicle that can run on either gasoline or any ethanol blend up to 85 %.

Robert Zubrin thinks the United States can break free from the grip of Middle East oil - producing countries by immediately mandating that all cars sold in this country be «flex - fuel vehicles,» capable of running on gasoline, ethanol or methanol.

It will also be E85 flex - fuel capable (good to have in countries like Brazil, and elsewhere when truly green ethanol becomes available).

Congress could make this happen by imposing an open fuel standard, requiring new vehicles to be flex - fuel - capable.