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URGENTB REGULATORY
ALERT
EPA
Threatens to Raise Ethanol Content in
Gasoline
Under pressure from ethanol producers to raise the ethanol content in
gasoline, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
could issue a
decision later this month allowing the use of E15 in late-model cars.B It
could permit the use in other cars at a later date.B
The SEMA Action Network
(SAN) opposes the shift from E10 to E15 due to concerns that the additional
content will harm automobiles of all ages,
including special interest
collector and historic vehicles.B To date, there is a lack of conclusive
information regarding E15bs effect on
engines of different model years.B In
addition to the potential harm of E15 on engine components, the EPA has no
procedure in place to ensure
misfueling does not occur or any plan for
ensuring regular gasoline continues to be available for older vehicles.B The
SANbs concerns are
shared by a number of other industry organizations.B
We Urge You to Ask President Obama (Contact Information Below) to Stop
the
EPA from Raising the Ethanol Content in GasolineB B
Dear Mr. President:
I strongly urge you to stop the Environmental Protection Agency from raising
the amount of
ethanol in gasoline from todaybs 10 percent (E10) to 15
percent (E15) b a 50 percent increase.
The EPA is under pressure from
some corporate ethanol supporters to
raise the rates in order to boost
sales.B However, scientific studies have not yet been completed on concerns
that the added content could harm
auto parts of all ages.B B
When ethanol levels are raised, engines react differently and in a
potentially dangerous way.B Ethanol causes engines to burn hotter which could
lead to premature engine and equipment failure.B For newer
cars, the b check
engineb light may appear unnecessarily or too late to avoid costly
repairs.B
Ethanol also increases water formation in the fuel system, especially
when
the vehicle sits over a period of time.B Under these conditions, formic acid
is created which corrodes metals, plastics and rubber.B
This can lead to
engine/parts failures and, potentially, safety hazards.B
If the EPA approves E15, it will state that the increased ethanol is
only
for recent model cars.B However, once a new fuel mix enters the gasoline
supply system, it will inevitably end up in the wrong
engines.B B
Gasoline without any ethanol may simply disappear from the marketplace
for
millions of Americans with older cars or special interest collector and
historic vehicles.B E10 has already made this a reality in many areas
of the
country.B
The EPA should wait until all of the
scientific research is complete.B
There is no need for a rush to judgment.
DONbT DELAY!B B Please contact
President Obama at http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact
Please e-mail a copy of your letter to Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.B
Thank you for your
assistance.
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