US Ethanol Introduces Environmentally-Friendly E85 at the Newly-Built Wilcox & Flegel Pacific Pride Cardlock in Bingen, WA
Klickitat County motorists now have the new alternative fuel option of E85. E85 provides more horsepower, reduces harmful emissions, decreases our dependency on foreign oil, and is priced 15 to 20 percent lower than regular 87 octane gasoline.
Wilcox & Flegel, in relationship with US Ethanol, has installed an E85 pump at the brand-new Pacific Pride cardlock in Bingen, WA, at 117 East Steuben Street. E85 fuel is a blend of 15% gasoline and 85% ethanol. During the cold winter months, the blend drops down to 70% ethanol to aid cold engine starts. E85 in Bingen is available to Pacific Pride, Comdata, Wright Express, TCH, and Voyager cardholders. By the end of February, 2008, this pump will also be accessible by Visa and MasterCard holders. This new Pacific Pride was opened to the public on January 4, 2008, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Bingen Chamber of Commerce was held at noon on January 18, 2008.
Ethanol is a corn-based alcohol fuel that is grown and produced in the United States, supporting the U.S. economy. This fuel burns cleaner than regular gasoline and also helps us become less reliant on unstable foreign oil. E85 can be utilized by flex fuel vehicles (FFV). These vehicles fall in the range of both new and older models. Click here to see if your vehicle can use E85. You can also check your owner's manual or contact the dealership from which you purchased your vehicle for this information.
For more information on Ethanol and FFV from the EPA click here.