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E85 fuel now available at 28 Kansas stationsKansas Not too long ago, drivers of flexible fuel vehicles were lucky to find a handful of Kansas fuel stations that carried E85, 85 percent ethanol fuel. Today, motorists can find E85 in 28 stations across Kansas, with more on the way. The newest stations are located in Arkansas City, Burlington, Oakley, Parsons, Thayer and Topeka. "Our staff drives flexible fuel vehicles. Thanks to the increase in the number of E85 stations, we can now drive on E85 fuel no matter where we go in Kansas," according to Sue Schulte, communications director for the Kansas Corn Growers Association and Kansas Grain Sorghum Producers Association. While E85 fuel has many benefits, most drivers notice the price first. "There are so many reasons to use E85 fuel. It is domestically produced ethanol, made from corn and grain sorghum. It burns cleaner and is better for the environment. But it is the price that is attracting the most attention right now. At 40 to 60 cents below regular unleaded, E85 fuel is a great deal," Schulte said. While there is a drop fuel economy for E85 fuel because ethanol contains a lower energy content, KCGA and KGSPA staff have not found the dramatic decreases in fuel economy that is reported by some sources. "We've been using E85 in flexible fuel vehicles for year, and while we see about a small loss in fuel economy, the price of the fuel will normally more than make up for that difference," Schulte said. "If you live near an E85 station, it will be worth your time to check your owners manual to see if you have a flexible fuel vehicle." E85 is 85 percent ethanol fuel that can be used in flexible fuel vehicles that operate on any combination of gasoline and ethanol up to 85 percent ethanol. There are over 6 million FFVs on the road today. For a complete list of E85 stations in Kansas, visit the Kansas Ethanol website at www.ksgrains.com. 12/31/07 Date: 12/27/07 Advertisement
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