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President Trump will end certain restrictions on the sale of gasoline containing a higher percentage of ethanol. The decision is largely aimed at satisfying US corn producers and ethanol manufacturers and will have minimal impact on the vast majority of US drivers.
Corn falling from the combine auger in the grain cart. Unloading the auger pouring corn grain.
Ethanol is an alcohol made from corn or sugar cane, mixed with gasoline to reduce harmful emissions to the environment. Legislation passed under the Bush administration mandated mixing increasing amounts of ethanol with gasoline supplies in the United States, but the purpose of ethanol in our gasoline is not just to protect the environment. Originally, it was also expected to help minimize America's dependence on foreign oil, since ethanol was produced in the country. However, ethanol also has negative effects on the environment and can harm our cars. In addition, the use of ethanol in gasoline distorts the gasoline market and even increases the cost of the food we buy in supermarkets.
The new executive action by Trump would end EPA regulations that prohibit the sale of a gasoline mixture called E15 during the summer months. Most essences available in the United States are mixed with up to 10% ethanol. E15 gasoline is a gasoline blend containing between 10.5% and 15% ethanol. The EPA banned the sale of E15 between June and September, because the agency says it emits more particles into the atmosphere than smog regulations allow. Ethanol producers disagree with this assessment.
In the United States, regular gasoline contains up to 10% ethanol.Ellen R. Wald
Interestingly, though, E15 is not widely used or even available to most motorists in the United States. The EPA has approved the use of the E15 in light duty vehicles manufactured since 2001, but unless your car is a FuelFlex vehicle, not all vehicles are designed to accept E15 fuel. Drivers should check their user manuals to make sure that they do not void their warranty when they use it. Some drivers may be tempted to use the E15 because its octane rating is higher than that of regular gasoline and its price is also lower than that of premium brands.
The vast majority of American motorists will not notice any change following this new regulation. In the United States, most year-round gas supplies will continue to contain only 10% ethanol. However, those who drive FuelFlex vehicles or actually use the E15 will now be able to use it also during the summer months. And farmers who produce corn and sugar cane (as well as ethanol refiners) will also be a little happier.
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President Trump will end certain restrictions on the sale of gasoline containing a higher percentage of ethanol. The decision is largely aimed at satisfying US corn producers and ethanol manufacturers and will have minimal impact on the vast majority of US drivers.
Corn falling from the combine auger in the grain cart. Unloading the auger pouring corn grain.
Ethanol is an alcohol made from corn or sugar cane, mixed with gasoline to reduce harmful emissions to the environment. Legislation passed under the Bush administration mandated mixing increasing amounts of ethanol with gasoline supplies in the United States, but the purpose of ethanol in our gasoline is not just to protect the environment. Originally, it was also expected to help minimize America's dependence on foreign oil, since ethanol was produced in the country. However, ethanol also has negative effects on the environment and can harm our cars. In addition, the use of ethanol in gasoline distorts the gasoline market and even increases the cost of the food we buy in supermarkets.
The new executive action by Trump would end EPA regulations that prohibit the sale of a gasoline mixture called E15 during the summer months. Most essences available in the United States are mixed with up to 10% ethanol. E15 gasoline is a gasoline blend containing between 10.5% and 15% ethanol. The EPA banned the sale of E15 between June and September, because the agency says it emits more particles into the atmosphere than smog regulations allow. Ethanol producers disagree with this assessment.
In the United States, regular gasoline contains up to 10% ethanol.Ellen R. Wald
Interestingly, though, E15 is not widely used or even available to most motorists in the United States. The EPA has approved the use of the E15 in light-duty vehicles built since 2001, but unless your car is a FuelFlex vehicle, not all vehicles are designed to accept E15 fuel. Drivers should check their user manuals to make sure that they do not void their warranty when they use it. Some drivers may be tempted to use the E15 because its octane rating is higher than that of regular gasoline and its price is also lower than that of premium brands.
The vast majority of American motorists will not notice any change following this new regulation. In the United States, most year-round gas supplies will continue to contain only 10% ethanol. However, those who drive FuelFlex vehicles or actually use the E15 will now be able to use it also during the summer months. And farmers who produce corn and sugar cane (as well as ethanol refiners) will also be a little happier.
