Comments on: E-85 Availability – Minnesota is #1 in the United States http://www.saabhistory.com/2007/07/17/e-85-availability-minnesota-1-in-the-united-states/ Past, Present & Future Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:28:55 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Alec Smith http://www.saabhistory.com/2007/07/17/e-85-availability-minnesota-1-in-the-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-5969 Alec Smith Wed, 18 Jul 2007 04:15:12 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/2007/07/17/e-85-availability-minnesota-1-in-the-united-states/#comment-5969 Yes there is a fair amount of E85 stations here in a little less populated Minnesota. In my opinion well the Bio-fuel lowers the price of gas and releases some of the clutches the middle east has over us. It is driving up our prices on things like milk because of the rising cost for feed. Have to always look at things from every angle to really make an educated decision. I do believe it is worth it and I would glady drive a Saab running the E85 so long as it doesnt have one of those ridiculous Bio Fuel stickers on the side of it. Yes there is a fair amount of E85 stations here in a little less populated Minnesota. In my opinion well the Bio-fuel lowers the price of gas and releases some of the clutches the middle east has over us. It is driving up our prices on things like milk because of the rising cost for feed. Have to always look at things from every angle to really make an educated decision. I do believe it is worth it and I would glady drive a Saab running the E85 so long as it doesnt have one of those ridiculous Bio Fuel stickers on the side of it.

]]> By: Greg Abbott http://www.saabhistory.com/2007/07/17/e-85-availability-minnesota-1-in-the-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-5967 Greg Abbott Wed, 18 Jul 2007 02:37:15 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/2007/07/17/e-85-availability-minnesota-1-in-the-united-states/#comment-5967 The distribution of E85 is an issue in Minnesota. The Twin Cities area contains slightly over half the population of the state, yet most of the E85 stations are in more rural areas. The two Saab dealers in the state are in the Twin Cities -- so the natural Saab market here might have some of the same E85 access problems that people in other states. The distribution of E85 is an issue in Minnesota. The Twin Cities area contains slightly over half the population of the state, yet most of the E85 stations are in more rural areas. The two Saab dealers in the state are in the Twin Cities — so the natural Saab market here might have some of the same E85 access problems that people in other states.

]]> By: Marty Adams http://www.saabhistory.com/2007/07/17/e-85-availability-minnesota-1-in-the-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-5962 Marty Adams Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:03:25 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/2007/07/17/e-85-availability-minnesota-1-in-the-united-states/#comment-5962 Two years ago SAAB had a dealer meeting in Las Vegas. Alot was talked about the new bio-power SAAB in Europe. With having a brother in law that sits on the board of directors for two ethanol plants I have great interest in seeing ethanol expansion. After our dealer meeting I tryed to speek with Mr. Spenchian about why the decision was made to debut the car in for all places California, why not in the midwest where everyone was already using some sort of ethanol? He could not get rid of me fast enough. I seriously think GM doesn't want the bio-power SAAB brought into the states. The other problem is that SAAB can not build the bio-power cars fast enough and sell every one built in Sweden. Two years ago SAAB had a dealer meeting in Las Vegas. Alot was talked about the new bio-power SAAB in Europe. With having a brother in law that sits on the board of directors for two ethanol plants I have great interest in seeing ethanol expansion. After our dealer meeting I tryed to speek with Mr. Spenchian about why the decision was made to debut the car in for all places California, why not in the midwest where everyone was already using some sort of ethanol? He could not get rid of me fast enough. I seriously think GM doesn’t want the bio-power SAAB brought into the states. The other problem is that SAAB can not build the bio-power cars fast enough and sell every one built in Sweden.

]]> By: Jon Champ http://www.saabhistory.com/2007/07/17/e-85-availability-minnesota-1-in-the-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-5960 Jon Champ Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:27:40 +0000 http://www.saabhistory.com/2007/07/17/e-85-availability-minnesota-1-in-the-united-states/#comment-5960 If Saab (GM) is looking to bring the E85 cars to the US, Minnesota is absolutely the perfect test bed for the platform. There are plenty of stations to fill up on E85, and at usually cheaper than standard gas prices (due to subsidies). I definitely have my fingers crossed, as I'd like to see MN used as a test bed, and I wouldn't mind driving a bio-powered Saab! Jon If Saab (GM) is looking to bring the E85 cars to the US, Minnesota is absolutely the perfect test bed for the platform. There are plenty of stations to fill up on E85, and at usually cheaper than standard gas prices (due to subsidies).

I definitely have my fingers crossed, as I’d like to see MN used as a test bed, and I wouldn’t mind driving a bio-powered Saab!

Jon

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