To me, E85 had little impact on performance (a suburban) just lower economy. I do think it's a bit foolish to use ethanol, but dollars are dollars.

Trucks will still be viable with the new steels coming out. But its viable for the big three, by charging much more to retain profits. Maybe fewer, but higher cost, trucks. Thats why Ford is moving the grot-box manufacture to Mexico. Cheapy cheap cheap; sell more high economy junkers; sell more profitable trucks and SUVs.