| Thorntons has been supporting and selling bio-fuels for
nearly 20 years, long before “green” became a part of our everyday language. We have
sold the highest quality gasoline with the octane-enhancing, cleaner burning, ethanol additive
in all of the markets we serve for two decades. More recently,
bio-diesel has become more readily available. We were the first in our market areas to adopt
its use as well. This product is made by blending cleaner, ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with
industry certified biodiesel.
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 sets forth rules to ensure continued
growth in the use of bio-fuels. We have constructed satellite blending plants in all of our
market areas to ensure continued support and compliance of these green measures.
A newer product on the market is called E-85, which consists of 85%
ethanol and 15% gasoline, versus the traditional gasoline blends comprised of 90% gasoline and
10% ethanol. Flex-fuel vehicles are being produced that allow for E-85 use. We are adding more
locations with this product including sites in Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois.
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