E15 for California

Time to Differentiate Yourself

The Future of E15 is Now

E15 will soon be an approved fuel in the State of California! E15 is currently selling at over an 8% discount to regular unleaded nationally! This approval will result in savings at the pump for consumers and opportunities for fuel retailers to increase consumer traffic & overall profit. We are here to present those opportunities and hope that you will join us at one of our upcoming educational workshops throughout the state to learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is E15?

E15 is a gasoline/ethanol blend containing at least 10.5% and no more than 15.0% ethanol.

Does E15 cost less?

E15 is often priced lower than regular E10 gasoline, potentially saving drivers 10–30 cents per gallon or more.

Does E15 have a higher octane rating?

E15 has a higher octane rating than E10, usually 1 to 1.5 points.

Does E15 reduce emissions?

Yes, E15 provides the following reductions over E10:

• Particulate Matter reductions of 18 percent

• Hydrocarbon gas emissions reductions of 5 to 8 percent

• Carbon Monoxide reductions of 17 percent

• Nitrogen Oxide reductions of 3 percent

Has E15 been appropriately tested?

Yes, E15 has been tested thoroughly. It was first tested over 6 million miles by EPA and then again by CARB. In the meantime, consumers have logged more than 160 billion miles on E15 over the last 13 years without one reported issue. Bottom line, tested and proven!

Is E15 approved for all engines?

E15 is approved for all 2001 and newer vehicles, along with all Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs), which is more than 96% of all light duty vehicles on the roads today. It is not approved for motorcycles, boats and off-road applications.

Are there additional labeling requirements for E15?

Yes, EPA mandates the orange/black E15 label and octane must be posted.

Does California's fuel currently contain ethanol?

Yes, it contains 10% ethanol and has for decades. E15 is simply adding a few percentage points more to the existing fuel.

Fueling California with E15

Fueling California with E15

Time to Differentiate Yourself

The Future of E15 is Now

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