Total emerges leading distributor of E85 in France
In order to meet the growing demand for E85, a mostly renewable fuel benefiting from an attractive price and producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions, Total has stepped up the deployment of E85 super ethanol within its service stations to become today the largest distribution network of E85 in France.
According to the company, “Total had already doubled its distribution capacity at the end of 2019, from 270 service stations to more than 500. As of December 31, 2020, the Total network now had more than 750 service stations offering E85 and this development will continue. in 2021.”
It stated: “Total’s E85 Superethanol has many advantages. Renewable , it incorporates 60 to 85% bioethanol, an alcohol made from beet, wheat, or corn; It is mainly produced in France and its marketing supports French agriculture; it has a favorable carbon footprint due to its composition and reduces CO 2 emissions by more than 40% over the entire product life cycle.
It benefits from an attractive price per liter, thanks to favorable taxation, and allows gasoline vehicles to save more than 40% on their fuel budget.”
“It is available throughout the country with TOTAL stations offering E85 in each department. It can be used by specific so-called “ Flex-Fuel ” vehicles or by gasoline cars fitted with an approved *** conversion device, installed by an approved garage owner: 9 out of 10 gasoline vehicles can be fitted with it.”
“Providing our customers with energy that is ever more affordable and more respectful of the environment is at the heart of our businesses. » Emphasizes Guillaume Larroque, President of Total Marketing France.
“ Total therefore wanted to accelerate the development of E85 and will continue this effort in 2021, in order to provide as many people as possible access to this low-carbon fuel at an attractive price. With our 750 TOTAL stations now offering E85, distributed throughout France, we support the energy transition of our motorist customers. “
