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Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol or grain alcohol, is made from wheat and/or corn by converting the carbohydrate (starch) portion of grain into sugar. A fermentation process is used to convert sugar into ethanol.

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Husky`s "Mother Nature`s Fuel" is a formulation of gasoline containing up to 10 percent ethanol by volume. This is the most common form of ethanol-blended fuel and is covered under warranty by every automobile manufacturer. Ethanol is a renewable, clean-burning fuel that contains oxygen. Adding oxygen to fuel results in more complete fuel combustion, which can reduce harmful tailpipe emissions. Another benefit of ethanol is that it acts as a natural gas-line antifreeze in winter.