On Wednesday, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Corporation announced their plan to double the amount of flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) by 2010 in an effort to make renewable fuels more commonly available in the United States.
National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition executive Phil Lampert praised the Big Three for their decision and their efforts to promote ethanol awareness and production.
“We appreciate the continued advancement of the automotive manufacturers to help in the effort to make this country more energy dependent,” stated Phil Lampert, Executive Director of the NEVC in a statement released on Friday. “Clearly, the governmental incentives are working indicating that mandated FFV production is not necessary.”
“We need to now focus on obtaining more E85 infrastructure,” added Lampert. “This is the NEVC’s primary goal and we, along with our many partners, intend to work diligently to increase the number of stations.”
The National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition is a non-profit organization whose primary goal is to advocate expanded use of E85 ethanol. For more information, visit www.e85fuel.com
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