Can a vehicle be converted to E85?
In November, 2007, a kit for converting conventional gasoline-fueled vehicles to run on E85 was certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in select vehicle models. The “Flex-Box Smart Kit” manufactured by Flex Fuel US has been developed for use on vehicles common to many police, taxi, and government fleets, such as the Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car using a Ford 4.6-liter engine. Flex-Fuel US is also seeking and anticipating EPA approval for kits suitable for other makes and models of passenger vehicles, light trucks, and performance vehicles. While other E85 conversion options are available, they would likely be illegal according to the EPA. Certification by the agency requires testing of the emissions profile after the conversion has been installed, to ensure compliance with federal air quality regulations and emissions standards.
