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E85 slow to catch on but gaining

Discussion in 'Environmental Discussion' started by BobZ, Sep 7, 2006.

  1. BobZ

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    Luverne, Minn. — The price sign at the Pump 'N Pak convenience store in Luverne in southwest Minnesota grabs the eye. Regular gasoline sells for $2.09 a gallon. In fact all the fuels listed are over $2 a gallon except one. Manager Lila Sudenga says E85 is $1.54 a gallon. Dated 9-7-2006
     

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    Likely the only E85 station in Minn.! I'll pay $2.89 and keep my little cranberry in California, Thank You!
     
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    according to my math (which could be wrong), your getting about the same amount of energy for the same price between regular and e85.
    e85 is 85% ethanol, which is 30% less efficient for 25.5% less efficient per gallon.
    so for e85 to be a better deal take regular * 0.745.
    2.099*0.745=1.563755
    you'd be saving about $0.02 per gallon with e85 there. but it looks like a much a better deal!
    (this does not account for regular being e10)
     
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