Despite E15 now being sold and consumed at most gas stations around the United States, eighty percent of fuel customers still drive on the gasoline blend without knowing that it contains ethanol, a recent report by the Renewable Fuels Association reveals.
The point in case?
Consumers remain as perplexed as ever about this emerging form of fuel, and like it or not, gas stations are often their preferred go-to source for everything E15.
Here is what fuel customers usually ask about the gasoline blend:
What exactly is E15 and can I use it to fuel my car?
E15 is a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline. All flex fuel vehicles or vehicles manufactured after 2001 are permitted to use E15 as fuel. This includes motorcycles, boats, cars and light duty trucks.
I see some gas stations selling E15 as Unleaded 15 or Unleaded 88. What’s this all about?
Just like E10 is marketed with different names, E15 also has several names. What’s of importance is the fact that there is no difference between E15, Unleaded 15 or Unleaded 88. It is completely up to the retailers whichever market name they may prefer to sell their stock under. For easy communication, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency requires retailers selling E15 at their gas station to display the standard black and orange E15 label on the designated pumps.
What are the benefits of using E15 for my car?
Using E15 for a vehicle has many benefits:
- First, and perhaps most importantly, it costs cheaper than E10 or conventional non-blended gasoline fuel, which means customers can save on their fuel expenses.
- Second, it offers a higher octane rating than E10. Fuels with higher octane rating are more energy efficient and engine friendly.
- Third, it is more environmentally friendly than E10 or conventional gasoline.
Understanding the difference between E15 and other fuel types is very important, especially as a gas station owner. After all, your customers may want to know what’s going into their fuel tanks, and as such, they might ask you questions related to it.
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