If you’re in the market for a truck, you’re in luck, as General Motors, Dodge, Ford and Nissan offer full-size pickup trucks that are E85-capable. But that’s about it: for the 2006 and 07 model years, SUVs are limited to GM models such as the Chevrolet Tahoe, and cars are limited to the Impala and the Monte Carlo. DaimlerChrysler currently builds several flex-fuel vehicles, including the Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Caravan and Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Durango, Dodge Ram and Dodge Stratus. According to the National Ethanol Coalition, however, all are reserved for fleet purchase. This will soon change, but the impact won’t be felt until 2007 – and, really, the 2008 model year -- as General Motors, Chrysler, Ford and others ramp up their flex-fuel initiatives. While Asian automakers have been noticeably quiet about E85, you can bet that if E85 gains momentum, Toyota, Honda and others will quickly join the flex-fuel party.

2006 Flex-fuel vehicles available for sale:
Chevrolet Avalanche
5.3-liter, V8 engine: 11/14 E85 MPG
Flexible fuel identification: Z

Chevrolet Monte Carlo and Impala
3.5-liter V6 engine: 16/23 E85 MPG
Flex Fuel identification: K

Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra
5.3-liter V8 engine: 12/16 E85 MPG
Flexible fuel identification: Z

Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon XL
5.3-liter, V8 engine: 11/14 E85 MPG
Flexible fuel identification: Z

Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon
5.3-liter, V8 engine: 11/15 E85 MPG
Flexible fuel identification: Z

Ford F-150
5.4-liter, V8 engine: 11/15 E85 MPG
Flexible fuel identification: V

Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, Lincoln Town Car
4.6-liter V8 engine: 12/18 E85 MPG
Flexible fuel identification: V

Nissan Titan 5.6-liter, V8 engine: 10/14 E85 MPG
Flexible fuel identification: B