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E15 Gasoline on Horizon

DTN -- WASHINGTON (DTN) -- Ethanol and farm groups praised an Environmental Protection Agency decision Friday to approve a higher level blend of ethanol known as E15, but the Environmental Working Group announced a campaign to discourage consumers from using it, and an Agriculture Department economist said he did not think it will win acceptance soon.
In formal terms, EPA released an evaluation of information submitted by the Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy for satisfying the emissions and health effects data requirements for registration of E15, gasoline containing 15% ethanol.
"This is a remarkable achievement by America's clean, renewable fuels industry, as moving to E15 results in reduced dependence on foreign oil, jobs here in America and consumer savings at the pump," accord

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rjhenn Champion Author Des Moines Posts:22,451 Points:2,230,900 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2012 9:48:45 PM Ignore rjhenn Report Abuse JediKnight - "I jumbled my phrasing up a bit (By "Regular" I was referring to E0 blend not "Regular/Low" Octane)" I think I understood you anyway. 7;-] "(Any E15 showing up at regular and/or blender pumps yet? A friend seems under the impression that E15 is available all over the place. Blender Pumps?)" I haven't seen any E15 yet, though there seems to be plenty of E85.
JediKnight Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:4,848 Points:2,034,285 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2012 5:44:27 PM Ignore JediKnight Report Abuse rjhenn, I jumbled my phrasing up a bit (By "Regular" I was referring to E0 blend not "Regular/Low" Octane) ... I appreciate the Iowa E0/E10 situation update. (Any E15 showing up at regular and/or blender pumps yet? A friend seems under the impression that E15 is available all over the place. Blender Pumps?)
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2012 7:24:37 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse there used to be one station that kept midgrade at E0. They were forced to changed that about 2 years ago. There's been a push in the Florida legislature now to change the force EtOH blending. Haven't had time to keep up with it so I don't know if it died in committee.
rjhenn Champion Author Des Moines Posts:22,451 Points:2,230,900 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2012 4:50:21 PM Ignore rjhenn Report Abuse JediKnight - "Locally in WI counties that aren't required to use E10 you might find some stations offering "Regular" (E0) as an option in Mid and High Octane blends. (Typically High Octane only)" That's just the opposite of what we've got in Iowa, at least all of Iowa that I've seen so far. Here the pattern is for regular to be E0 (though I'm pretty sure there's a little ethanol in there for pollution control), while Midgrade and Premium are E10. Due to state subsidies, Midgrade is the cheapest, and what gets posted on most signs, with Regular being the next highest in price and Premium being the most expensive.
JediKnight Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:4,848 Points:2,034,285 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2012 12:08:33 PM Ignore JediKnight Report Abuse Edpap, Some of us are REQUIRED to use it per Clean Air Act/EPA requirements. So via Article VI, Clause 2 (Supremacy Clause) of the US Constitution at least some of what you're suggesting would be illegal. IF your State/Region didn't require it's use to meet the Clean Air Act... well I guess then you could bar/limit it's use. Locally in WI counties that aren't required to use E10 you might find some stations offering "Regular" (E0) as an option in Mid and High Octane blends. (Typically High Octane only) Until a few years ago it was still common to see E0 in all fuel grades outside the EPA's RFG Zone in SE WI. (With maybe some stations offering Mid-Octane "Plus" E10... typically at the same prices as Regular Octane (E0).) [Edited by: JediKnight at 2/25/2012 1:11:13 PM EST]
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2012 7:22:18 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse EtOH has never been the answer and it will not be the answer. All it does is drive food prices through the roof.
Anddy_viper888 Sophomore Author New York Posts:195 Points:10,545 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 24, 2012 1:48:26 PM Ignore Anddy_viper888 Report Abuse okay
Edpap Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:4,336 Points:507,900 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:27:47 PM Ignore Edpap Report Abuse Each state needs to get ethanol on the ballot this November. Let the states that don't want it, outlaw it. The feds have no business regulating it for use, if the price is right and people want it , they'll buy it. At least now the subsidies are eliminated. People should not be forced to buy it.
JediKnight Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:4,848 Points:2,034,285 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 11:29:27 AM Ignore JediKnight Report Abuse rrtr, I feel your pain. Course I also learned what water/"bad fuel" (in my case leaving fuel sit in a Snowmobile's Fuel System for almost a year+). This Snowmobile was performing poorly for YEARS... Because we hadn't done ANYTHING to the Carburetor/Fuel System in like "forever"... except occasionally change the Fuel/Oil Filters and the occasional dose of STA-BIL... but if the Carb has all kinds of junk in it and the Fuel (E10 or E0) is "suspect"... we're fighting the wrong battle. Locally we've had E10 for years... but a little TLC about two weeks ago and this Snowmobile is back in fighting form. So next time you might try draining the Fuel in the off-season, stick with fresh stuff and maybe try using some Marine STA-BIL on the "finicky" equipment that can't seem to handle your Local Fuel Supply. Might keep things in check.
rrtr Champion Author San Jose Posts:16,276 Points:2,798,400 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 8:10:37 AM Ignore rrtr Report Abuse Kill ALL subsidies for corn problem solved ethanol is bad for most motors believe me I own 6 small motors (they must be drained after every use) and sold a boat that high pressure fuel injection (water in fuel destroys injectors) because ethanol mixes with water and water traps in fuel filters can not separate it..
numbers Champion Author North Dakota Posts:2,801 Points:850,040 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 6:53:40 AM Ignore numbers Report Abuse Better be a choice
HawaiianGuy Champion Author Idaho Posts:9,533 Points:3,080,675 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 6:14:15 AM Ignore HawaiianGuy Report Abuse Ethanol is just one more green agenda that the Federal government is cramming down the throats of it's "subjects". This is nothing more than a Jobs project and political payoff for the Farm Lobby. Get rid of ethanol NOW.
afghaned Champion Author Hamilton Posts:11,827 Points:1,287,635 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 2:49:51 AM Ignore afghaned Report Abuse Let those that want to use it but give us back straight gas options at the pumps. Legislated use is not in our best interestbut that of a select group only.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,055 Points:2,347,460 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 2:06:36 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Ethanol and farm groups praised E15 But the Environmental Working Group announced a campaign to discourage consumers from using it. How can we Not use it if the government says we have to and it is in the gasoline? With all the ‘newly’ discovered oil and natural gas why produce ethanol? No ethanol and No fuel from food! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using ‘other’ forms of transportation to help lower your cost. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
bigreddwg Champion Author Tampa Posts:5,002 Points:1,050,605 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 1:58:09 AM Ignore bigreddwg Report Abuse I TRULY APPLAUD THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT'S DESIRE TO BECOME ENERGY INDEPENDENT, BUT FOR GOSH SAKES, AREN'T WE HAVING ENOUGH PROBLEMS FROM THE E-10 ADDED TO GASOLINE NOW?? IT SEEMS THAT "DETROIT" REFUSES TO TRY TO ADAPT NOW AND FUTURE CARS TO THE E-10, MUCH LESS THE E-15 FORMULA, SO MAYBE WE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO IMPORT THOSE BRAZILIAN CARS THAT ALREADY HAVE BEEN ADAPTED TO THIS AND/OR EVEN SOME THAT ONLY USE ETHANOL AS ITS SOLE FUEL - DO YOU HEAR ME FORD, GM AND CHRYSLER??
NOTSOGRN Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,059 Points:1,512,475 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:51:42 AM Ignore NOTSOGRN Report Abuse . . Oops it must a moved & it's a "SUBSCRIBER CONTENT PREVIEW to continue reading, subscribe now" But, if ya still want to take a look try the link below. . E15 Gasoline on Horizon
tessnlu Champion Author Missouri Posts:24,274 Points:1,109,190 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:20:29 AM Ignore tessnlu Report Abuse just read hubcapLA for my thoughts
REVLAW Champion Author San Antonio Posts:10,445 Points:2,008,445 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:19:14 AM Ignore REVLAW Report Abuse Disagree with the attempted conclusion underlying the article.
hubcapLA Champion Author Louisiana Posts:3,905 Points:940,435 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:18:11 AM Ignore hubcapLA Report Abuse Bad decision, ethanol is worthless in any gas tank. It does nothing but reduce mileage and tear up engines and carburators
runout9 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,240 Points:978,145 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:18:01 AM Ignore runout9 Report Abuse E-10 stinks. E-15 stinks worse. EPA a wrong headed agency, their regulations are strangling America. Shut em down.
Bruno44 Champion Author Texas Posts:7,085 Points:1,770,145 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:17:32 AM Ignore Bruno44 Report Abuse Ethanol sucks! Found a NON ETHANOL station in Slaton, TX: Accent on N 20th Street, and my mpg has improved average of 5mpg! Get rid of ethanol!
PetroScopper Champion Author Houston Posts:6,632 Points:1,551,925 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:16:31 AM Ignore PetroScopper Report Abuse I believe the newer vehicles have motors that are made to handle the E15 and above. Unfortunately, I think we will all end up having to adjust to it.
DirtDauber Champion Author San Antonio Posts:6,791 Points:1,629,410 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:14:18 AM Ignore DirtDauber Report Abuse Do away with the subsidies, and let it fly by itself. Or sink.
10k Champion Author North Carolina Posts:21,267 Points:2,255,970 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:13:52 AM Ignore 10k Report Abuse as long as pure gas is available, no ethanol crap will be put in my tank.. and any politican in my area who supports that ethanol crap will have one less vote-mine..
asog75 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:836 Points:278,405 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:13:19 AM Ignore asog75 Report Abuse interesting
grouch311 Champion Author Peoria Posts:6,378 Points:1,574,505 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:09:23 AM Ignore grouch311 Report Abuse not for me or my vehicle, but thanks
N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,502 Points:1,511,580 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:08:58 AM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse I don't consider E15 as gasoline. EToH has its place as a fuel but should not be forced upon those that don't know the difference. And, end the stupid subsidies - let the free market decide.
MidNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,559 Points:1,173,100 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:07:10 AM Ignore MidNJ Report Abuse Interesting and just documenting that this post is the last messgage on the "BIG BOARD" at 1:00 AM EST.
no8c Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,809 Points:706,575 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:07:07 AM Ignore no8c Report Abuse Thanks for posting this article!
Rageagainsttm Champion Author Tampa Posts:8,313 Points:1,904,930 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:06:29 AM Ignore Rageagainsttm Report Abuse a very bad idea
Tundralimited2009 Champion Author Dallas Posts:38,812 Points:1,447,425 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:05:14 AM Ignore Tundralimited2009 Report Abuse Go lobbists
bobdec Champion Author Miami Posts:8,969 Points:1,771,545 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:04:41 AM Ignore bobdec Report Abuse Very bad idea
GAWalv Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,888 Points:2,187,990 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:04:30 AM Ignore GAWalv Report Abuse no way will I put that crap in my car, it will stay in the garage if that is the only fuel offered. I use only 100% Gasoline.
Ron77095 Champion Author Houston Posts:3,070 Points:604,625 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:04:24 AM Ignore Ron77095 Report Abuse Boo!
stopforgas All-Star Author Mississippi Posts:996 Points:481,705 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:03:05 AM Ignore stopforgas Report Abuse no thanks
divebomber Champion Author Nebraska Posts:6,083 Points:1,813,250 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 23, 2012 12:02:28 AM Ignore divebomber Report Abuse WHO CARES I'LL NEVER USE IT!
TBONE3 Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:8,756 Points:1,978,600 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:59:25 PM Ignore TBONE3 Report Abuse NO WAY!!!!!!!
Matt G Champion Author Boston Posts:4,543 Points:2,774,990 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:58:28 PM Ignore Matt G Report Abuse Ok
onegiraffeAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:1,015 Points:429,925 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:57:46 PM Ignore onegiraffeAL Report Abuse not ok
jetskijerry Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,906 Points:774,220 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:57:33 PM Ignore jetskijerry Report Abuse total crap
stopforgas All-Star Author Mississippi Posts:996 Points:481,705 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:57:15 PM Ignore stopforgas Report Abuse or the other way around...
stopforgas All-Star Author Mississippi Posts:996 Points:481,705 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:56:45 PM Ignore stopforgas Report Abuse The loss in mileage doesn't come close to compensating for the slightly lower price.
neemund Champion Author Seattle Posts:6,556 Points:1,547,370 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:56:37 PM Ignore neemund Report Abuse I don't care about E15 unless they use food to make it or if they try to force me to buy it.
mullingspices Champion Author Honolulu Posts:10,800 Points:2,118,950 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:56:08 PM Ignore mullingspices Report Abuse won't work in my car
pgerassi Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:10,906 Points:2,133,555 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:52:13 PM Ignore pgerassi Report Abuse Great. My 2001 Focus has no problems with up to E70 so no problems at all going from E10 to E15.
probedude2 Champion Author Akron Posts:12,563 Points:2,382,155 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:50:33 PM Ignore probedude2 Report Abuse Great, fuel I can't even use in my 2006 vehicle!
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:556,980 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:48:40 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Hmm, if its anything like E85, no thanks
GOBUTLER Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:1,425 Points:390,585 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:47:57 PM Ignore GOBUTLER Report Abuse interesting...
FlyNFool Champion Author South Carolina Posts:8,249 Points:1,686,175 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:45:19 PM Ignore FlyNFool Report Abuse E10 is a curse, E15 will be even worse!
Double_Golden Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,570 Points:606,585 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:44:58 PM Ignore Double_Golden Report Abuse ok