More Ethanol?

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Interesting article on our local news, not sure if someone has already posted this here or not, thought I'd post it...

 

EPA To Rule In Favor Of More Ethanol In Gasoline

Posted Wednesday, October 13, 2010 ; 06:10 PM | View Comments | Post Comment

Updated Wednesday, October 13, 2010; 07:36 PM

 

From wvnstv.com

 

 

"The Obama Administration will permit higher concentrations of the corn-based product in gasoline.

By Matthew Earle

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CHARLESTON -- Boaters beware; the Environmental Protection Agency has ruled in favor of blending more ethanol in gasoline. Currently, a regular gallon of gasoline contains a 10 percent mixture of gasoline. Under the new proposed permit, concentrations of 15 percent will be allowed in gasoline (E15). The ruling has received skepticism from car and boat owners alike.

"When you get in a boat you don't know if the full tank is capable of running the ethanol, if the fuel lines are capable, things like that," said boat mechanic Charlie Hammons.

 

The main point of contention is that a higher concentration of ethanol will lead to phase separation. When enough water is present in a fuel tank of added ethanol, experts claim the water could be drawn into the fuel resulting in engine problems.

 

Additionally, marine manufacturers are issuing warnings about the impact on outboard engines. Many warranties, like the Outboard Manufacturer's warranty, only covers a motor using a 10 percent ethanol blend. Customer representatives said its engines are not designed for an increased blend, and warranties may not be assured.

 

While storing away boats this winter, experts recommend contact manufacturers to determine if boats are capable of operating normally under an increased blend. Many additives are also on the market to help prevent phase separation.

 

Further Information

According to a news release from the EPA, a limitation on selling only 10 percent ethanol has been waived on cars and trucks with the model years of 2007 and up, allowing those vehicles to legally use 15 percent ethanol. This limitation was waved after testing was done to see the impact on engine durability and emissions from gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol.

 

“Thorough testing has now shown that E15 does not harm emissions control equipment in newer cars and light trucks,” said EPA administrator Lisa P. Jackson.

 

However, vehicles with the model year 2001-2006 are being tested, there is no waiver granting those vehicles access to E15. Testing on these types of vehicles will be completed in November.

 

Older model cars and light trucks, year 2000 and older, have not been granted a waiver to use E15. Motorcycles, heavy-duty vehicles and non-road engines have not been waived to use E15 gasoline either. "

[RyanbabZ71]

E15 is nothing I am running E85