What Is E85? A Simple Guide for Everyday Drivers

What Is E85? A Simple Guide for Everyday Drivers
For anyone who’s ever stood at the pump and wondered what that “E85” option is. Briefly expanding on our FAQ page, here’s more information on what it is we’re selling over here at Pearson Fuels.

California Cliff: Gasoline Crunch Could Open Doors Wider to E85 as More Refineries Close

(Reposted with permission from DTN, LLC and Environmental Editor Todd Neeley) California is in a bind. The state could lose up to 17% of its refining capacity starting this year. As of the beginning of May, companies announced plans to close production at three refineries. Valero announced on April 16 that it would either close… Continue reading California Cliff: Gasoline Crunch Could Open Doors Wider to E85 as More Refineries Close

Study: FFVs, E85 Significantly Reduce Fuel Costs and Carbon Emissions

California drivers could save $461 million annually by 2035 if the state maintains a constant population of vehicles refilling with E85. Analysis from the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) indicates the resulting yearly greenhouse gas benefit from that fleet would be a reduction of three million metric tons of carbon dioxide. Collectively, consumers choosing E85 rather… Continue reading Study: FFVs, E85 Significantly Reduce Fuel Costs and Carbon Emissions

E85 Volumes near Record-High Amidst Cheaper Gas

California motorists in 2024 nearly set another record for E85 use, based on data from theCalifornia Air Resources Board. Last year’s total of 114.7 million E85 gallons trails only the118.5 million gallons fueled up in 2023. E85 is a renewable, biomass-based fuel for use in flex fuel vehicles (FFVs). Pearson Fuels, the state’s largest E85… Continue reading E85 Volumes near Record-High Amidst Cheaper Gas

Pearson Fuels Opens 400th E85 Station in CA

Pearson Fuels, California’s largest E85 distributor, announced today its station network has grown to 400 retail sites offering E85. The newest addition to the Pearson Fuels E85 network opened at a G&M Oil Company retail gas station at 1640 Crenshaw Boulevard in Torrance. “As Californians continue to wrestle with higher prices for everything from housing… Continue reading Pearson Fuels Opens 400th E85 Station in CA

Pearson Fuels Celebrates E85 Day with $1.85 Fuel

Flex fuel vehicle drivers can reap substantial savings on Aug. 5 in celebration of Pearson Fuel’s first national E85 Day. More than 200 Pearson Fuels retail stations will offer E85 for $1.85 per gallon from 8:30am Monday, Aug. 5 to 8:30am on Tuesday, Aug. 6. E85 is a high-octane, renewable, biomass-based fuel for use in… Continue reading Pearson Fuels Celebrates E85 Day with $1.85 Fuel

Pearson Fuels Applauds Re-introduction of Flex Fuel Vehicles

E85 typically offers impactful price savings for FFV drivers

On the heels of continued growth in E85 volumes, General Motors has certified new flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) for the 2025 model year. FFVs can use gasoline, E85 or any blend of the two. E85 is a renewable, biomass-based fuel with lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reductions capable of achieving up to 80% below California gasoline.… Continue reading Pearson Fuels Applauds Re-introduction of Flex Fuel Vehicles

Pearson Fuels Premier Station Program

We’re excited to announce the launch of our premier station program which is designed to educate cashiers and managers on E85 Flex Fuel at Pearson Fuels supplied retail locations. The program offers a 20-minute online tutorial, Cashier Certification, and sales volume incentive. The program has already been implemented at 7 stations across California!

Pearson Fuels Partners with World Energy to Deliver An Advanced E85 Flex Fuel

Pearson Fuels Partners with World Energy to Deliver An Advanced E85 Flex Fuel Leading Low-Carbon Fuel Providers Offer the Market’s First and Only Ethanol and Renewable Naphtha Blend ARGUS BIOFUELS AND CARBON MARKET SUMMIT 2019, NAPA VALLEY, Calif., OCTOBER 22, 2019– Pearson Fuels, the largest distributor of E85 Flex Fuel in California, today announced a partnership… Continue reading Pearson Fuels Partners with World Energy to Deliver An Advanced E85 Flex Fuel

Pearson Fuels Expects Continued E85 Growth in California

Despite the recent widening of ethanol’s discount to gasoline — a trend that could potentially provide a long-awaited boost for E85 and other higher ethanol blends — San Diego-based Pearson Fuels co-founder Mike Lewis said he prefers to look at the big picture rather than day-to-day changes. Front-month ethanol futures on the Chicago Board of… Continue reading Pearson Fuels Expects Continued E85 Growth in California