Posted by John in La on November 28, 2011 at 19:33:08 from (66.157.57.59):
Is it just me or do others see a problem with ethanol. I am really trying to understand the reasoning behind the use of ethanol but find it real hard to do.
First; The government subsidizes ethanol. This is a real sticking point for me because I believe every industry should stand on its own. If it is not profitable government subsidies (and/or tax breaks) is not the answer.
Second; The government just about crams E10 down our throats with the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) making it very hard to find 100% gas made from oil.
Third; There is talk that we will need to go to E15 or higher to meet the RFS of the next few years. In fact I believe congress voted on or at least considered removing the E10 cap allowing (but not mandating) the sale of E15.
Then I read a article in a local magazine where the governments own test show that some motors will not run on E15 without damage severe enough to prevent finishing the test.
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