E85 Fuel Saves Cash at the Pump | Los Angeles News

Gas prices are soaring, but California drivers are turning to E85—cheap, domestically-made fuel blending ethanol and gasoline—to slash their pump costs. It’s not magic, though: you need a Flex Fuel Vehicle, which most modern cars aren’t, though older trucks, SUVs, and even some sedans still qualify. Many owners don’t even know their car can run on E85—look for the hidden notification under the gas cap. With aftermarket conversion kits now blocked in California but gaining legislative traction, drivers may soon be able to retrofit regular cars to use E85. While critics worry about emissions, supporters say E85 burns cleaner and still passes smog checks. Even with lower MPG, the big savings at the pump make it a smart move for cash-strapped Californians seeking relief from skyrocketing gas prices—and a little more energy independence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/46c5c85eaf3709c3 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews