<VV> Ethanol

[John Howell]

Do you not use pump gas in your Corvairs ???


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Hubbell" <whubbell at umich.edu>
To: "Virtual Vairs" <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 2:13 PM
Subject: Re: <VV> Ethanol


> While I do realize a discussion of ethanol added to gasoline could be of 
> some relevance to Corvairs, it seems this discussion is moving away from 
> Corvairs and into something else.  Maybe it is time to either return the 
> discussion to Corvairs or else move it off list?
>
> Bill Hubbell
> Bill Hubbell
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Dave Keillor" <dkeillor at tconcepts.com>
> Sender: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:59:05
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Subject: <VV> Ethanol
>
>>From the SEMA Action Network (SAN):
>
> The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency confirmed that there is
> insufficient test data to permit E15 to be used in MY 2000 and older
> light-duty motor vehicles.  The SEMA Action Network (SAN) has
> consistently voiced concern that ethanol increases water formation which
> can then create formic acid and corrode metals, plastics and rubber.
> While the SAN is pleased with the decision that older cars should not be
> fueled with E15, the association is disappointed that the EPA issued an
> E15 waiver for 2007 and newer vehicles.  The agency is still gathering
> data for the 2001-2006 vehicles.  The EPA's ruling responds to a request
> from the ethanol industry to raise the ethanol content in gasoline from
> 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15).
>
> Consumers will not see E15 at the pump any time soon.  The EPA must
> first approve regulations on how gas stations will label their pumps to
> avoid consumer misfueling.  This will take months.  Furthermore, there
> is no obligation that gasoline retailers market the fuel.  In fact, some
> retailers oppose the fuel over concern that they could be held liable if
> E15 damages a vehicle.  The gas stations and distributors may also need
> to invest in new storage tanks, hoses and other equipment.
>
> The SAN will continue to oppose E15 until there are conclusive
> scientific findings that demonstrate that it will not harm automobiles
> of any age as a result of corrosion or other chemical incompatibilities.
> SEMA represents thousands of companies that market products for these
> vehicles and, through its SEMA Action Network, millions of enthusiasts
> who buy and operate these automobiles.   Questions/comments may be
> directed to Steve McDonald at stevem at sema.org.
>
> Dave Keillor
>
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