E85 Stations Exceed 1,000
Jefferson City , MO – There are now over 1,000 publicly and privately accessed E85 fueling locations throughout the United States! The Cenex on 320 Street Northwest in Bemidji, Minnesota can proudly be named the thousandth facility.
The number of E85 stations has grown significantly in just a short period of time. Below is an approximation of how many E85 outlets were in operation over the past several years:
January 2003: 100
January 2004: 150
January 2005: 285
January 2006: 600
In October of 2005, the station count was 438; the number has more than doubled in 12 months!
“We are so pleased to achieve this milestone!” exclaimed Phil Lampert, Executive Director of the NEVC. “From a very humble beginning of a few stations in Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa, achieving this level of stations is significant. While 1,000 stations is only a drop in the so called 'fueling station bucket' (approximately 170,000 sites offer gasoline in the U.S.), recent progress has been incredible. We can only relate this level of achievement to our members, partners, and supporters!”
Lampert added, “It’s appropriate that the E85 station number 1,000 is located in Minnesota, home of more E85 stations than any other state. The entire Minnesota E85 Team, lead by the American Lung Association of Minnesota and the Minnesota Corn Growers Association, have again demonstrated their commitment to the expansion of the use of 85 percent ethanol as a form of alternative transportation fuel.” There are currently over 300 E85 outlets in the state of Minnesota.
The NEVC has been involved with the establishment of each of these 1,000 stations through the provision of technical, promotional and/or financial support. “The NEVC doesn’t open these stations, we merely provide the necessary support. This achievement would have never been accomplished without the help of all involved. We look forward to adding an abundant number of these facilities in years to come,” added Lampert.
Currently there are 946 publicly accessed and 56 private fleet accessed locations across the country, covering thirty-nine states. Arkansas and Massachusetts just recently added their first E85 facility to each of their states.
The National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition has the most complete and up-to-date listing of E85 refueling locations. You can find a listing at www.e85refueling.com.
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