AUSTIN, Texas — As interest in ethanol as a viable alternative fuel continues to rise, Dresser Wayne is introducing the industry's first weights and measures- and UL-approved E85 fuel dispenser.
Given current environmental and economic factors, the E85 market is in a growth stage. However, ethanol presents chemical challenges that require stringent equipment standards to withstand the fuel's corrosive nature. To bring the best-in-class dispenser to the market, Dresser Wayne is partnering with CleanFUEL USA, recognized as a leader in the alternative fuels industry.
"Until now, retailers have been making the most of providing E85 to the market with non-certified dispensers," said Scott Negley, Dresser Wayne's director of product management. "In bringing certified dispensers to the market, we are able to offer retailers access to the E85 market with the reliability and investment protection of industry certification. At a time when legislation is providing significant economic incentives to E85 retailers, Dresser Wayne feels it is especially important to offer proven and certified equipment."
"We were glad to collaborate with a company so closely aligned with our philosophy of excellence and commitment to alternative fuel technology," said Curtis Donaldson, president and chief operating officer of CleanFUEL USA and the acting chairman of the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition (NEVC). "The impact of an industry-certified E85 dispenser has an immediate benefit to ethanol retailers — the guarantee that their dispensers have been subjected to rigorous testing and withstand up to years of performance. The release of the Dresser Wayne Vista 387 E85 dispenser now ensures compatibility with alternative fuels and helps realize the vision of the NEVC."
