Ag Groups Make Kearney Part of Statewide Trip to Encourage Use of Ethanol-Blended Fuels
by Grace McDonald (Kearney Hub) To highlight the importance of renewable fuels, Cooperative Producers Inc. Premier Stop in Kearney hit the gas on ethanol-blended fuels by offering customers discounts recently on E10, E15 and E85.
For the event, Kearney Premier Stop partnered with the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, the Nebraska Corn Board, the Nebraska Ethanol Board and Renewable Fuels Nebraska. More than 300 drivers participated.
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Since 2006, one month has been dedicated to recognizing the benefits of renewable biofuels by the Nebraska governor. Throughout May, promotional events are held at stations like Kearney Premier Stop, during which customers could save 30 cents off of E15, 30 cents off of E30 and 85 cents off of E85.
E15 is recommended for vehicles built in 2001 or newer, and E30 and E85 are approved for flex fuel vehicles. Flex fuel vehicles can be identified by yellow gas caps or a flex fuel emblem near the rear hatch or trunk.
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Nebraska is No. 2 in ethanol production nationwide, second to Iowa. In addition to improving the economy, renewable biofuels save consumers money and benefit the environment.
Even as electric vehicles become more relevant, ethanol will continue to benefit the environment.
“Twenty to 30 years down the line, (electric vehicles) will greatly affect the ethanol industry, however, there are many options the ethanol industry is going to be able to go through in the meantime,” said Jan tenBenzel, Nebraska Ethanol Board chairman.
TenBenzel said ethanol fuel could be used more frequently to generate the electricity for electric vehicles. Flex fuel hybrid vehicles are also an option that uses ethanol while driving in rural areas and electricity in urban areas. READ MORE
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