California wants to reduce emissions from the fuels used on its roads. One of the ways it works toward that goal is the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, or LCFS. Here’s what the program measures and where E85 fits in. What the Low Carbon Fuel Standard does The California Air Resources Board (CARB) administers the LCFS.… Continue reading How E85 Fits California’s Clean Fuel Goals
When most drivers think about E85, they think about the price on the pump. What many don’t realize is that E85 starts long before it reaches a gas station. Behind every gallon is an agricultural supply chain that supports farmers, producers, fuel terminals, and transportation networks across America. Where ethanol comes from Most ethanol used… Continue reading The Economy Behind E85
Why can two stations supplied by Pearson Fuels have different E85 prices? The short answer is that Pearson Fuels supplies the fuel, but each independently operated station sets the retail price displayed at the pump. How E85 reaches a station Before E85 reaches the pump, it moves through several parts of the fuel supply chain.… Continue reading Why Do E85 Prices Vary from Station to Station?
When a new E85 station opens, drivers see a new fuel option at the pump and a new location on the map. What they don’t see is the work behind the scenes required to keep that station supplied. Delivering E85 to stations across California involves blending, testing, transportation and coordination throughout the fuel supply chain. … Continue reading How E85 Reaches the Pump
Why can two stations supplied by Pearson Fuels have different E85 prices? The short answer is that Pearson Fuels supplies the fuel, but each independently operated station sets the retail price displayed at the pump. How E85 Reaches a Station Before E85 reaches the pump, it moves through several parts of the fuel supply chain.… Continue reading Why Do E85 Prices Vary from Station to Station?
When Pearson Fuels announces a new E85 location, drivers may wonder what that designation means. A Pearson Fuels location is an independently operated gas station that partners with Pearson Fuels to offer E85. Pearson Fuels helps bring E85 to the location and supports its availability. This is simultaneous with the station owner continues managing the… Continue reading What Makes a Gas Station a Pearson Fuels Location?
California gas prices are all over the place and are often high enough to be a meaningful factor in the budget for a trip. If you drive a flex fuel vehicle, that makes E85 worth a second look before your next road trip. Does E85 actually save money? E85 is often priced $1.50 to $2.00… Continue reading What E85 Actually Saves You on a Road Trip
As automakers continue to reduce the number of flex fuel vehicles they produce, one model still stands out: the Buick Envista. The compact crossover is one of the few modern vehicles available as a flex fuel vehicle (FFV), giving drivers the ability to fuel with gasoline, E85, or any blend of the two. Tell me… Continue reading Flex Fuel Spotlight: The Buick Envista
AB 2046, the Access to Affordable Gas Act, continues advancing through the California Legislature. Since passing the Assembly 72-0 in May, the bill has cleared two Senate committees. The Senate Environmental Quality Committee approved it 7-0 on June 17. The Senate Transportation Committee followed with a 12-0 vote on June 30. AB 2046 now moves… Continue reading AB 2046 Update: Bill advances to Senate Appropriations
E85 has been available for decades, yet many drivers still aren’t sure what it is or how it differs from gasoline. E85 is a high-octane fuel blend made primarily from ethanol and designed for flex fuel vehicles. Here’s how it compares to gasoline and why more California drivers are making the switch. What each fuel… Continue reading E85 vs. gasoline: what’s actually different
