Apr 10 2013
Propel Fuels, a leading retailer of renewable fuels and clean mobility solutions, is bringing locally-produced, low carbon fuels to drivers in Fresno, California through its innovative fueling station model -- the Clean Mobility Center.
The station, located at 4994 E. Ashlan Avenue, will be the first in Fresno to offer E85 Flex Fuel and biodiesel, sourced from Central Valley producers including Community Fuels in Stockton and Calgren Renewable Fuels in Pixley.
Fresno's Clean Mobility Center takes fueling and consumer transportation in a new direction, offering renewable fuels alongside conventional fuels to provide drivers with true choice at the pump. In addition, the station enables drivers to offset carbon from their fuel purchases, improve their vehicle's fuel economy, find public transit, tune bicycles, and recycle on the go.
"Rapid swings in fuel prices are a constant reminder of our need to increase choice and competition in the fuel market," said Matt Horton, CEO of Propel. "And as more consumers embrace local, renewable fuels and seek cleaner means of transportation, Propel Clean Mobility Centers will help make progress toward our country's most pressing economic and environmental issues."
The new station model rethinks the traditional gas station, providing a highly visible platform to introduce the renewable fuels to a mainstream driver base alongside conventional fuel options. Today more than one million Californians drive alternative fuel-ready vehicles, but most do not have access to renewable fuels. Numerous cars and trucks from manufacturers such as Chevy, Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Mercedes are Flex Fuel E85 compatible, and every diesel vehicle can run on Propel biodiesel blends.
Propel's stations were the first to offer drivers the option to offset carbon emissions from their fuel purchase right from the pump. Drivers and fleets can also track and report CO2 emission reductions from their use of renewable fuels through Propel's proprietary CleanDrive® program (www.propelfuels.com/cleandrive).
"Until now, Fresno's drivers have not had the option of filling up with renewable fuels like E85 and biodiesel," said Ashley Swearengin, Mayor of Fresno. "Our community welcomes these new choices at the pump and our city is pleased to play a role in supporting local manufacturing."
Propel's new Fresno station will sell locally-sourced biodiesel from Community Fuels in Stockton and ethanol from Calgren Renewable Fuels in Pixley. Community Fuels produces high quality biodiesel at the company's 13 million gallons per year bio-refinery at the Port of Stockton which has been in continuous operation since 2008 and is one of the largest operating advanced bio-refineries in the Western U.S. Opened in 2009, Calgren's 55 million gallon per year ethanol plant is one of the most efficient operations and lowest carbon footprint facilities in the country.
"Propel's new station in Fresno makes it easier than ever for our fuels to reach local drivers," said Lyle Schlyer, President of Calgren. "As Propel expands their network of stations in the area, we look forward to growing our partnership with Propel so more Central Valley drivers have convenient access to high quality, American made fuels like ours."
Clean Mobility Centers also utilize green design and sustainability practices that promote cleaner transportation in the communities they serve. Each station has free air stations for tires to increase vehicle miles per gallon (MPG), education centers offering information on local public transit, innovative bicycle tuning centers, recycling stations at the pump, and in the future, emerging fueling types such as natural gas and electric vehicle charging.
Propel currently operates more than 35 stations throughout California and Washington State with more than 200 stations planned for new and existing markets over the next two years. More information on Propel Fuels' current and future station locations can be found at www.propelfuels.com.