The less oil the United States imports, the less we have to worry about the stability of the countries that supply that oil. U.S. ethanol production has replaced more than 14 billion gallons of imported gasoline since 1978. By choosing ethanol, you can make a difference for our economy.

Small engines can use E10, a blend of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline. Lawn mowers, trimmers and snow blowers can be big polluters, so switching to ethanol can make a significant difference in the air we breathe.

Ethanol significantly reduces harmful tailpipe emissions. In 2006, the use of ethanol had the equivalent effect of removing more than 1 million cars from our roads. And, it keeps getting better as we use more ethanol, making the air we breathe cleaner.

E85, a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline, is a viable alternative to gasoline. In fact, there are over 6 million Flex-Fuel vehicles (FFVs) on the road today. However, not all Flex-Fuel vehicles are clearly labeled as such, and you may even drive one and not know it.

The IndyCar® Series will be using 100% fuel-grade ethanol in 2007, becoming the first major racing circuit to switch entirely to a renewable fuel. Ethanol powers the cars on the race track and can also help consumer vehicles run better on Main Street.

Tests have shown ethanol can reduce knocking and pinging in engines, and concluded that it will not harm seals, valves or increase corrosion. Ethanol is safe to use in your vehicle and helps the environment and economy as well.

E10 ethanol-enriched fuel, a blend of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline, is warranted for use in any vehicle manufactured after 1980. Ethanol is available at thousands of fuel stations across the country. Simply look for the 'e' on the pump, or ask the fuel retailer for more details.

In 2006, U.S. ethanol production kept about 170 million barrels of crude oil, valued at $11 billion, from reaching American shores. The news continues to get even better as U.S. ethanol production increases. By choosing ethanol at the pump each time you fill up, you're helping to fuel our economy.

At the end of 2006, 110 ethanol production plants in the U.S. made more than 5.4 billion gallons of ethanol. More plants are under construction. With each plant, we help increase control of our fuel and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

Ethanol production creates new jobs, boosts local economies and expands the tax base. The U.S. ethanol industry has supported the creation of over 160,000 new jobs, boosting household income by $6.7 billion. Choose ethanol at the pump, and help fuel your economy.

Ethanol production can have a positive impact on our economy. Increased economic activity and new jobs put an additional $3.5 billion in the pockets of American consumers in 2005. Choosing ethanol when you fill up helps drive our economy.

Ethanol production gives growers new markets for their crops. In 2006, 1.4 billion bushels of corn were used to make ethanol. Ethanol production is increasing corn demand, and fueling rural economies across the country.