General Motors, Governor Chet Culver and Kum & Go, L.C. today celebrated plans for the addition of 19 new E85 ethanol fueling locations to be opened throughout the state by the end of 2008. The new fueling locations will be promoted by GM as part of a broader, ongoing national GM campaign to boost the use and awareness of ethanol-based E85 fuel in the United States.

According to a news release, the announcement was celebrated at the Iowa State Fair during an event presided over by Iowa Governor Chet Culver, GM executives and Kum & Go.

“We know how much our customers care about the environment and we’re proud to offer them the choice for renewable fuels at the pump,” said Kyle Krause, president and CEO, Kum & Go. “Our new sites are helping make E85 ethanol more available to more of our customers throughout the state.”