Consumers Buying More FFVs

Despite the media feeding frenzy over ethanol, the demand for flex-fuel vehicles is up, at least in Mankato, Minn. The reason is higher gas prices, since E85 sells for about 70 cents a gallon less than regular unleaded.

A recent story on KEYC-TV interviewed Clements Auto Company in Mankato says more people have started buying E85s over the past few years. “Sales have gone up. People come in looking and asking does it burn E85?,” said Kurt Krumwiede with the dealership.