Source: KELOLAND Television
By Erica Johnson
YANKTON, SD — South Dakota could soon lead the way in ethanol distribution in the country. That's thanks to stimulus funds that would put more blender pumps at gas stations across South Dakota.
The next time you make a trip to the pumps you might notice you have more choices. That's because more blender pumps are expected to be put in at 40 communities across the state thanks to a federal grant.
The $1 million is part of the state's stimulus money. Terry Stucky owns Double T Truck Stop and applied for a grant. Today, his station has one of 49 blender pumps planned across the state.
“I had a lot of people asking for E-85 and there are some people who use 30 which is 30 percent ethanol. I had a big call for that. That's what stirred my interest,” Stucky said.
Those blender pumps will allow drivers to fill up with the traditional E-10 mixture or E-20, E-30 and E-85. Most of these mixtures are safe with cars and compatible with flex fuel vehicles. And for customers like Callie Aune, the options will increase ethanol production which will help drivers help the state.
