Does an alternative fuel provider receive credit under Standard Compliance for acquiring an E85 FFV when the vehicle will be located or operated in an area where E85 is unavailable?
A. Yes, an alternative fuel provider receives credit for acquiring an FFV, even if the FFV will be located or operated in an area in which E85 is not available. DOE believes that acquisition credit for the FFV is appropriate because it spurs demand not only for the vehicle but also, more importantly, for the alternative fuel. Once E85 becomes available in the FFV’s operating area, the alternative fuel provider must use E85 in that FFV.
