Thorntons to host a third discounted E15 promotions and Unleaded 15 educational sessions.
During the month of July, Thorntons held two educational sessions on Unleaded15 fuel in the greater Chicago area. Thorntons also held the first in a series of three discounted E15 fuel days on July 22.
The Thorntons’ branded E15 fuel option traditionally offers lower cost, improved performance and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
On July 22 from 12-4 p.m., the Thorntons located at 2095 East Algonquin Rd., Algonquin, Ill. 60102 hosted the first in a series of three special discounted days. During these promotional days, Unleaded15 is being discounted to $1.15 per gallon.
Thorntons also announced that renewable fuel ambassadors will be on site for a total of three informational sessions. These ambassadors will be at the following locations from Monday through Thursday from 7-10 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. (CDT) to provide Unleaded15 educational materials and to answer any questions related to Unleaded15 and E-85 renewable fuels.
- Session One began on Monday, July 18, at The Thorntons store located at 601 Route 83, Bensenville, IL 60106
- Session Two began on Monday, July 25, at the Thorntons located on 2609 N Farnsworth Ave, Aurora, Ill. 60502
- Session Three will begin on Monday, August 1, at 27905 W Hwy 176, Island Lake, Ill. 60042
Unleaded15 (up to 15% ethanol, 85% gasoline) provides an octane rating of 88, and is the most widely- tested fuel ever introduced to consumers. It contains approximately 15% ethanol, and is approved by the EPA for use in model year 2001 or newer cars, light duty trucks, SUV’s and Flex Fuel vehicles. This fuel typically costs less than regular Unleaded, and is believed to deliver better performance and fewer harmful emissions. Thorntons has partnered with Prime the Pump, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, the Illinois Corn Marketing Board and the Illinois Renewable Fuels Association to add Unleaded15 to stores in the Chicagoland area.