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To: curious who wrote (82)	12/29/1997 1:06:00 PM
From: Barry Groves	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 213

A News Announcement about Ethanol Today Monday December 29, 11:30 am Eastern Time Company Press Release SOURCE: Fuels for the Future Increased Use of Ethanol Seen In Motor Fuel; Ford, Chrysler Production to Feature E85 Models; Fuel Cell Technology, More Electric Autos Also On Way WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Between now and the year 2000, consumers can expect to see dramatic changes in their choice of fuels for automobiles -- such as increased use of ethanol, made from corn and other sources -- and new auto energy from electricity powered by fuel cells. The U.S. Department of Energy recently predicted a sharp increase in coming years in use of E85, a fuel made from 85 percent ethanol and only 15 percent conventional gasoline. Both Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Corp. [NYSE:C - news] have announced plans for significant increased production of E85 ''flexible fuel'' vehicles. Ford will produce 250,000 vehicles capable of operating on E85 ethanol over the next four years, and Chrysler will make the E85 engine standard in 200,000 minivans each year. All will be capable of operating on the E85 blend or any combination of E85 and unleaded gasoline. Ethanol also is being viewed as an energy choice to drive some versions of fuel cells, considered as a possible automotive successor to the internal combustion engine. Fuel cell technology has also received big boosts recently with an announcement by the Department of Energy that, working with the Arthur D. Little Co., it has developed a new fuel cell system using a processor that runs smoothly on gasoline and ethanol. Fuel cells manufacture electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen. The cells would be used to power electric cars, but a fuel such as ethanol would be necessary to convert to hydrogen and power the fuel cell system. ''Ethanol is easily one of the most desirable hydrogen sources for fuel cell vehicles,'' Jeffrey M. Bentley, vice president of Arthur D. Little Co., said. Ford recently announced it intends to invest $420 million to work with German and Canadian companies to develop automotive engines that would use fuel cells. Ford hopes to have its version of a fuel cell operating commercially by the year 2004. Electric automobiles are being produced, but their use has been limited by the need to carry large batteries that require frequent recharging. Advocates of fuel cell technology say their systems would eliminate problems of producing on-board electricity. SOURCE: Fuels for the Future