Freedom From Foreign Oil Act of 2005

The Freedom From Foreign Oil Act of 2005 (S. 587) would have required all new passenger cars and light trucks manufactured after 2006 to be "flexible fuel vehicles," meaning they must be capable of running on a gasoline-ethanol blend containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). The bill also mandated that manufacturers clearly label these vehicles and include information in owner’s manuals regarding their ability to use alternative fuel. Additionally, the legislation directed the Secretary of Transportation to actively promote the use of high-ethanol fuel mixtures across the United States.