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Propel Fuels Moves from Seattle to California because of AB 32

 

Propel Fuels , a member of the Sacramento chamber, has moved from Seattle to Sacramento because of AB 32 and other forward-looking policies, said Matt Horton, a former venture capital investor who is now Propel's chief executive. Propel plans to build up to 200 fuel stations for its low-carbon fuels statewide over the next two years to take advantage of the state's increasing demand for fuels that reduce emissions.

Propel   Propel builds, owns and operates a growing network of clean fueling points. Their goal is to provide operators with easy access to high quality clean fuels, and quantify the positive impact of their fuel choice. 

Propel offers high-quality clean fuels compatible with diesel & FlexFuel vehicles.
Find a station near you.

Pureformance FlexFuel - E85 - Propel clean-burning E85 is compatible with FlexFuel vehicles and is comprised of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. E85 is derived from fermented starch and sugars, and is an alternative to conventional petroleum gasoline.

Pureformance E85:

 

  • Decreases CO2 output by 21% as compared to conventional unleaded gasoline
  • Reduces harmful particulate matter (PM) emissions by 50% and decreases smog-forming pollution
  • Has a high octane rating improving engine performance increasing horsepower and torque
  • Is 100% compatible with Flexfuel vehicles
    Learn more

The company is building clean fuel points both at traditional gas stations, and in new locations convenient to operators.  Propel CleanDrive (see steps below) shows the difference made when choosing renewable fuels instead of petroleum.

CleanDrive Steps

Propel is a winner of the Sacramento Sustainable Business of the Year Award.

Awarded based on outstanding contributions to sustainability and pollution prevention in the Sacramento community with Propel's E85 fueling infrastructure project.

Click here to keep up to date with the increasing number of vehicle manufacturers and models compatible with E85 fuel:  Awake at the Wheel

A sampling.....

GM invests in E85 compatible, fuel-efficient vehicles and American jobs 

GM recently announced that it will invest more than $890 million to renovate five North American plants, creating or retaining more than 1,600 jobs and producing a new generation of fuel efficient, E85 compatible engines.

Mark Reuss, president of GM North America, stated,  "these latest investments show our commitment to improving fuel economy for buyers of every GM car, truck and crossover and giving them the best possible driving and ownership experience."   The new small block engine family will gain fuel efficiency through direct injection, a redesigned combustion system, and lighter aluminum engine blocks.  GM says, "in addition to being E85 ethanol capable, these engines are being designed with the capability to meet increasingly stringent criteria emissions standards expected throughout this decade." 

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