A biofuel station will open near the campus of Oberlin College, in Oberlin, Ohio. The station will be selling E85 flex-fuels and custom blends of biodiesel for diesel vehicles. I think(?) this may the first biofuel-only dealer in the country.
Snippet: Setting the station up to sell biofuels is proving to be an interesting challenge...
The gas station had new underground tanks installed in 1995, but biofuels have special needs. Thus, the partners obtained grant monies to help defray the cost of inspecting and upgrading the tanks and fuel dispensers for these new (to a 1950’s gas station) and renewable fuels. The plan is to offer E85 in one pump and biodiesel blend of the customer’s choice from the other. To my knowledge, the idea of a biodiesel pump capable of B2, B5, B10, B20, or whatever percentage of biodiesel to regular diesel the customer chooses is unique. Many technical hurdles need to be overcome, but Sam and Bob are confident these can be cleared.
ateixeira says:
10:14 AM, 05/ 8/06
I know Ford quality ain't the best, but that panel misalignment is a bit much. ;-)
Just kidding, I'm sure that is to accomodate a special tank.