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Theres an iPhone App To Find E85 Fuel
Feb 17, 2011
- Looking for E85 fuel? Theres an app for that. The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is excited to announce the release of the Flex-Fuel Station Locator application for iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch. This application is free and available on the App Store.
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Blended fuel gaining in popularity throughout ND
Feb 03, 2011
Ethanol fuel blends increased by 133 percent in North Dakota last year, thanks in part to new blender pumps installed in communities around the state, according to the North Dakota Department of Commerce.
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Six Students Receive Scholarship to Attend 2011 National Ethanol Conference
Feb 02, 2011
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and the Renewable Fuels Foundation (RFF) are proud to announce the six recipients of a scholarship to attend the 16th Annual National Ethanol Conference: Building Bridges to a More Sustainable Future .
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E85 sales more than double in North Dakota from 2009 to 2010
Feb 02, 2011
Sales of E85 fuel in North Dakota last year more than doubled. State officials credit a grant program for retailers who install so-called blender pumps.
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E15 Decision Opens Blend to 2 Out of 3 Vehicles; More Work Yet to be Done
Jan 21, 2011
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced E15 blends (15% ethanol/85% gasoline) to be safe for use in all cars and pickups built in 2001 and later. This decisions builds upon an October 2010 EPA decision that limited E15 use to just 2007 and newer vehicles.
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E15
Jan 17, 2011
Federal government allows sale of higher ethanol blend, but handcuffs options.
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Thorntons Touts Flex-Fuel Network
Jan 05, 2011
Thorntons has announced that 36 gas station/convenience store locations throughout the company's retail network now offer E85 flex fuel.
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Protec Fuel Opens Three E85 Sites in Atlanta
Jan 04, 2011
Protec Fuel along with Indore Oil Company announce the opening of three new E85 sites in the Atlanta, Georgia vicinity. The three facilities will assist in fueling the nearly 25,000 flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) in the area.
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Find E85 Fuel on your Android Smart Phone
Dec 21, 2010
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is proud to announce the new Android Smart Phone application, used to help find E85 Fuel for flex-fuel vehicle (FFV) drivers. This application is free and easy to download, providing the customer with location, fuel price, directions and a phone number to all E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline) stations in their area.
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First E85 Station with Protec Fuel Imaging Opens
Dec 20, 2010
Protec Fuel has announced the opening of an E85 pump in Brunswick, Ga. Mr. Pete's is the first station to have Protec Fuel's imaging on its dispenser.
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In the Spotlight: Ethanol a critical component of our energy future
Dec 13, 2010
The foundation of the ethanol industry is built on a three-legged stool of economic security, energy security and environmental protection.Today's ethanol industry is the foundation for tomorrow's diversified, sustainable energy platform. But while that's ethanol's success, it's also a curse.
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Site work underway for Fulton cellulosic ethanol plant
Dec 06, 2010
Californian firm BlueFire Renewables said yesterday its locally-based contractor Century Construction has begun initial activities of clearing, rough grading and drainage improvements for the site.
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GM exploring increased production of Chevrolet Volt, new E85 flex-fuel version
Dec 02, 2010
GM global product chief Tom Stephens shared that the company is considering a new version of the Chevrolet Volt that would allow the internal combustion engine to run on E85 fuel. If it moves forward with the plan, GM could produce a flex-fuel Volt in the 2012 model year.
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Sunoco’s ethanol plant in Volney supplies NASCAR, local communities
Nov 29, 2010
The Sunoco Ethanol plant operation is contributing to the community and region paying more than $300,000 in lieu of taxes to local municipalities, buying corn from more than 50 Central New York farmers, employing 68 workers and making major investments in time and money. And the company has plans to support local community causes.
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Marine Corps to open first station for ethanol blended fuel
Nov 18, 2010
The Marine Corps said it will host a ribbon cutting tomorrow for the first "E85" fueling station in Hawaii that utilizes a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.
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