Fuel Testers List of Ethanol Gas Resources & References.

E10 GAS PRICES & MPG

"What about ethanol MPG?". ROADandTRACK.com Tech Tidbits

By Dennis Simanaitis, August 2006.

VIEW ARTICLE: http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=18&article_id=3700

Excerpt: "Ethanol has less energy than gasoline (about 68 percent of gasoline’s calorific value, according to my Internal Combustion Engine Handbook).". .."For instance, suppose your nice frugal car gets 30.0 mpg on gasoline. You’ll likely not notice the difference at 29.1 mpg on E10. But what about E85’s 21.9 mpg?...".

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FuelEconomy.Gov

U.S. government's official fuel economy website, lists miles-per-gallon on new and used vehicles from 1985-present.

VIEW: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/

U.S. PETROLEUM IMPORTS

Visit EIA (Energy Information Administration of the U.S. Government) for extensive and shocking statistics, which support the severe dependency the United States has on foreign oil imports to meet our daily gasoline/energy use.

The EIA prepares and publishes the Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government.

VIEW WEBSITE: http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/petroleum/info_glance/petroleum.html

In 2008, the United States imported 70% of our petroleum oil, up from about 10-20% in the 1970's.

The U.S. imports almost 10 MILLION barrels per DAY of oil...

In May 2008, over 1.5 million barrels/day were imported from Saudia Arabia...

Included in the Top15 list of countires the U.S. imports from are:

Saudia Arabia, Nigeria, Iraq, Algeria, Kuwait, Libya, Russia, Venezuela...

VIEW CURRENT STATISTICS HERE: http://www.eia.doe.gov/pub/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/company_level_imports/current/import.html

EPA

"Regulatory Impact Analysis Renewable Fuel Standard Program".

Detailed report that should be reviewed by all to better understand impact of switching to ethanol and renewable reformulated fuels, has on the U.S.

Includes information on changes to motor vehicles and impacts on emissions, air quality, life cycle, agricultural, cost and more; April 2007.

VIEW REPORT: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/renewablefuels/420r07004.pdf

AUTO INFORMATION

- "2006 Automobile Manufacturer Fuel Recommendations". - Washington DC -

Prepared for the RFA (Renewal Fuels Association) by Hermann & Associates, 2006.

List of auto manufacturer fuel recommendations and includes auto brands that prohibit use of alcohol blend fuels and additives, and includes auto brands that may experience "drivability problems" from E10 fuel...

VIEW REPORT: http://www.ethanolrfa.org/resource/warranty/documents/2006AutoManufacturerFuelRecommendations04-18-06.pdf

"Classic Cars Don't Drink Ethanol",

EV World Article by Glen Arlt, 3/27/07. "Why ethanol is a poor substitute for gasoline in collector cars and beyond. .."

EV World website description: "The Eco-Friendly World of Electric cars, Hybrids, Plug-In Hybrids..."

VIEW ARTICLE: http://www.evworld.com/article.cfm?archive=1&storyid=1217&first=4286&end=4285

Note: Not all statements in this EV feature article are factual, but we have included it here because the information, articles and opinions found on their site are very interesting.

MARINE INFORMATION

Ethanol RFA Issues Warnings to Boat Owners. - Washington DC -

VIEW REPORT: http://www.ethanolrfa.org/objects/documents/848/important_news_for_boat_owners.pdf

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"What Boat Owners Need to Know! - E-10 (Ethanol) in Gasoline and Where to Find Non-Blended Gas."

- Oregon State Marine Board -

Located at OREGON.GOV website, the Oregon State Marine Board issues E10 ethanol warning, precautions and information for boat owners.

Also includes list of locations where marine engine owners can purchase non-ethanol gasoline.

VIEW REPORT: http://www.oregon.gov/OSMB/news/E10.shtml

Excerpt:

"...For the marine industry, though, ethanol raises some issues. Ethanol is a solvent that doesn’t mix well with the additive MTBE fuel in some tanks. Combining MTBE with E10 scours fuel systems, overburdening filters, breaks down fiberglass fuel tanks and rapidly absorbs water from atmospheric humidity. The result is a brief shelf life. Adopting E10 into fuel is changing the way gasoline-powered boats are maintained, serviced, used and even constructed..."

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"Marine Manufacturer Fuel Recommendations" - Washington DC-

Prepared for the RFA (Renewal Fuels Association) by Hermann & Associates, 2003.

Lists detailed recommendations for most marine engine and outboard companies, including warnings to avoid ethanol fuels.

Excerpts:

Bombardier engines, "Never use fuel containing alcohol, methanol, or similar products including naptha".
Mercury 4 stroke engines, "We do not recommend the use of gasoline which contains alcohol because of the possible adverse effect...corrosion...deterioration...wear and damage...starting and operating difficulties...vapor lock..."
Pleasurecraft, similar to Mercury, PCM marine engines comments describe problems encountered when ethanol fuel is used.

(Note: Mercury has since approved use of E10 in current engines sold).

VIEW REPORT: http://www.ethanolrfa.org/objects/pdf/2003marine.pdf

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"Reformulated Gasoline and Your Motorboat", EPA - May1995 *.

VIEW REPORT: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/rfgboats.htm

* Note: Fuel-Testers included this older 1995 EPA bulletin written to boat owners, to demonstrate that published precautions and concern when using E10 in marine engines dates back many years.

EPA bulletin includes, "...some manufacturers are concerned that hoses in fuel systems produced before 1980 might be more prone to damage from alcohol-oxygenated fuels...."

AIRCRAFT INFORMATION

FAA Issues Safety Bulletin on Ethanol Use in Airplanes, 10/27/06.

VIEW REPORT: http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/safety/alerts/saib/media/CE-07-06.pdf

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