E85 or Hybrid technology?

Question

I've been thinking of buying a hybrid car, but now I'm hearing about E85 as a fuel source.

Which technology has more staying power, is better for the environment, etc. . .? Tell me what you know!

If you can provide me with any links to E85 info, that'd be great.

Thank you.

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I had a Caravan once that was a FFV. I put in E85 for a while, my 25 MPG dropped to almost 16 MPG. Sorry but seeing I lost 1/3 of my mileage with E85 I will never go back.

Since hybrids have only been on sale in the consumer market for about five years, it's still a bit early to assess all the real costs of owning one of these vehicles. On the surface, it appears that the added costs are recouped with benefits such as the federal tax credit and the improvement in fuel economy. Maintenance and repairs seem to be average or slightly below average so far, and issues with repairs of hybrid-specific components are nearly nonexistent. Whether the benefits outweigh the costs in the long term will really remain dependent on external factors, such as if the clean fuel federal tax deduction is phased out as planned, and personal factors, such as the owner's typical commute and if he or she can get the optimum fuel economy benefits.

For the hybrid owners we spoke with, any additional costs, perceived or real, were outweighed by the love of their cars.

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http://www.ve85.com/

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Thanks for the info and the link. It's shocking (and disappointing) that mpg would drop that low with E85. Anyhow, thanks again!!