Since E85 was introduced in California nearly 20 years ago, consumers have saved more than $1 billion at the fuel pump by choosing E85 instead of unleaded gasoline, according to Pearson Fuels, California’s largest E85 provider.

“At a time when affordability is a key concern for policymakers in Sacramento, E85 has a proven track record of significant growth and expanding availability,” said Doug Vind, managing member of Pearson Fuels. “It is especially impactful in helping offset the rising costs of living faced by California’s most financially vulnerable.

Today, there are about 600 retail stations distributing E85 throughout California and it often is priced $1.50 to $2.00 per gallon less than unleaded gas. California has over one million flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) on the road and General Motors is producing new model FFVs in its popular Chevrolet Trax and Buick Envista.

“We are excited to see GM once again offering FFVs that are both affordable and desirable, including a fully loaded Chevy Trax, which has a dealer sticker price around $27,000,” Vind said. “Pairing the cost savings of E85 with a reasonably priced FFV is a winning strategy for consumer affordability.”