... Unless the renewable fuels mandate is changed, it is likely that EPA would require 35 % -40 %
ethanol in gasoline by the year 2022.
Ontario's Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change has released a proposal to update the province's
Ethanol in Gasoline Regulation, increasing the blending mandate from 5 to 10 percent by 2020.
They've promised to «oppose any effort» to reduce blending levels
for ethanol in gasoline or «undermine the integrity» of biofuel programs.
At issue is whether to suspend a five - year - old federal mandate requiring
more ethanol in gasoline each year, a policy that has diverted almost half of the domestic corn supply from animal feedlots to ethanol refineries, driven up corn prices and plantings and created a desperate competition for corn as drought grips the nation's farm belt.
Key findings from the survey of 1,000 registered voters include 74 percent agreeing that federal regulations could contribute to increased costs for gasoline to consumers and 68 percent who're concerned about government regulations that would increase the amount
of ethanol in gasoline.
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Lower fuel octane:
The ethanol in a gasoline blend provides some of the octane rating.
Every time EPA changes the percentage of
ethanol in gasoline, engines have to be recalibrated and engine designs changed.»
Opponents make compelling case but can't derail or even slow this well - protected industry Guest opinion by Paul Driessen Like most people I've spoken with, I have no innate, inflexible antipathy to
ethanol in gasoline.
«We're at the point where refiners are being pressured to put unsafe levels of
ethanol in gasoline, which could damage vehicles, harm consumers and wreak havoc on our economy.»
On the other hand, 75 percent expressed concern about government requirements that would increase the amount of
ethanol in gasoline, while 72 percent oppose higher taxes that could decrease investment in energy production and reduce energy development.
Canada to Mandate 5 %
Ethanol in Gasoline by 2010