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Ethanol fuel in the United States

Ethanol fuel is a type of fuel that is made from plants, like corn and sugarcane. It is used in the United States to power some cars. When you put ethanol fuel into your car, it mixes with gasoline and your car can still run. It helps the environment because it is a cleaner fuel than gasoline and it produces fewer pollutants.