E85 fuel -- a blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline -- will be sold for 85 cents a gallon today from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Sinclair station at 6301 W. 58th Ave. in Arvada to promote news today of a major E85 initiative.
State and federal officials and General Motors announced plans today for 40 new E85 fueling pumps at 22 gas stations to be opened in Colorado by the end of this year. Currently there are 13 E85 fueling stations in the state.
Cars and trucks designated as "flex fuel" can run on E85 or any combination of gasoline and ethanol.
"One of my top priorities is to establish a new energy economy for Colorado built around renewable and cleaner sources of energy," Gov. Bill Ritter said.
Ethanol boosters say use of E85 fuel will help reduce consumption of imported petroleum. Critics say that corn-based ethanol uses almost as much energy to produce as it delivers as a fuel.
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