State Journal Register (Springfield, IL)
By CHRIS DETTRO
THE STATE JOURNAL-REGISTER
Posted Jan 18, 2009 @ 12:01 AM

Although the big rush for permits to build ethanol plants in Illinois has slowed to a trickle, the number of flexible-fuel vehicles on the road that can use E85 is increasing.

And despite the fact that cheaper gasoline prices may somewhat have dampened enthusiasm for the generally less expensive E85, the number of facilities offering the ethanol-gasoline blend has grown since last year.

“The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency alternate fuels rebate program remains active,” said agency spokesman Maggie Carson. “There are a large number of E85-compliant vehicles, and people are continuing to use them and apply for rebates.”

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