Gasoline
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Letter Calls on EPA for Better Labeling of E15 Gasoline
Most consumers are unaware that fuel with ethanol blends exceeding 10 percent are prohibited for use in smaller engines – like those in boats, generators, lawnmowers, and motorcycles – and can destroy these types of engines.
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President Trump has officially moved to allow E15 (15 percent ethanol) gasoline sales year-round
The ethanol industry doesn’t want you to see these photos of gas pumps
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Tips to store a boat with E-10 gasoline (containing 10% ethanol) over the winter
Nearly full tank or nearly empty tank? That is the big question facing boaters now in the midst of preparing their boats for the long winter hibernation. The concern is ethanol - an octane enhancing gasoline additive that has some unfortunate, harmful side effects on marine engines
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Expansion of E15 Gasoline Sales Backed by President and Opposed by BoatUS
It’s the kick off to summer boating season, but thanks to President Trump’s recent announcement to allow the sale of E15 (15 percent ethanol) fuel year-round, some boats could be headed for the dry docks. Misfueling, reliability and safety issues, as well as environmental questions have recreational boaters concerned.
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Petition on Ethanol Policy
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is asking its more than half-million members – and any recreational boat owner concerned with having a safe fuel supply – to petition the Trump administration and Congress to reform the ethanol mandate, also known as the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
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Comments Urging EPA to Stop Adding More Ethanol to the Nation's Gasoline Supply
A sticker on the pump mixed in with all the other labels may be the only warning for E15 gasoline," said Podlich. Most marine engines are built to only work with up to 10% ethanol, and it is illegal to use gas containing more than 10% ethanol in any marine engine.
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