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jason4225 · 09-13-2008, 11:46 AM

I like the breaks for the auto companies and the rebate on the Volt, but I have a question about the E-85 pumps. Who is going to pay for it? Most gas stations have such a small profit margin that this would be very difficult to pay for the cost. Another question: Wouldn't the gas stations have to install a new tank just for the E-85? This would cause the cost to skyrocket. The percentage of E-85 vehicles on the roads is so small that it might not be too beneficial right now.

Sorry about being the Devil's advocate but I just wanted to point a few things out.

09-13-2008, 11:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
jason4225 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Drives: 06 Highlander Posts: 325	Re: Bills introduced in Congress: $7500 PHEV credit, E85 pumps mandated, and more I like the breaks for the auto companies and the rebate on the Volt, but I have a question about the E-85 pumps. Who is going to pay for it? Most gas stations have such a small profit margin that this would be very difficult to pay for the cost. Another question: Wouldn't the gas stations have to install a new tank just for the E-85? This would cause the cost to skyrocket. The percentage of E-85 vehicles on the roads is so small that it might not be too beneficial right now. Sorry about being the Devil's advocate but I just wanted to point a few things out. __________________ Current-2006 Highlander