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Business
Despite concerns from small engine manufacturers, E15 gasoline will now be sold year round
On Monday President Trump announced the government will allow the sale of E15 (gasoline that is 15 percent ethanol) to year-round status despite warnings from outdoor power equipment manufacturers that the fuel is dangerous and can harm engines.
October 11, 2018
Business
News roundup: Therapeutic garden grant winners named
The National Garden Bureau, American Meadows and Sakata Seed America have selected the three winners of its therapeutic garden grant.
September 21, 2018
Business
As E15 gasoline spreads, OPEI calls for more consumer education
The OPEI wants the Environmental Protection Agency to weigh in on the damage caused by gasoline with 15 percent ethanol content (E15). Click to read more.
July 13, 2016
Business
E15 affects landscapersâ equipment, everyoneâs environment
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court decided not to take up an appellate court decision that upheld the Environmental Protection Agencyâs effort to expand the current ethanol blend in gasoline from 10 percent (called E10) to 15 percent (E15). That wasnât welcome news to several automakers, fuel companies, car enthusiasts, and especially outdoor power equipment manufacturers, [âŚ]
July 6, 2015
Business
New bill could eliminate blended gasoline higher than 10 percent
Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act to fight EPA mandate on blended gasoline The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is working to enact legislation that would cap the amount of ethanol blended into gasoline at 10 percent and eliminate the Renewable Fuel Standardâs corn-based ethanol requirement. The âRenewable Fuel Standard Reform Actâ would protect consumers by repealing [âŚ]
February 9, 2015
Business
Gas buyers beware: Select North Carolina Sheetz stations to offer E15 in 2015
According to BoatUS, the Altoona, Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain Sheetz announced on Jan. 21 that it would offer E15 fuel â gas containing up to 15 percent ethanol â at 60 of their North Carolina locations beginning in early 2015. Boat Owners Association of The United States believes that could be a problem for recreational [âŚ]
January 30, 2015
Business
NMMA to Promote OPEIâs âLook Before You Pumpâ Campaign
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has partnered with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute to promote the âLook Before You Pumpâ campaign.
June 10, 2014
Business
OPEI Survey Shows Consumer Uncertainty About Ethanol
Consumers in the United States may not be ready when it comes to using higher ethanol fuel blends. In an online survey conducted by Harris Interactive for OPEI, Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, one of the key findings was that the majority of Americans are ânot sure at allâ if it is illegal or legal to put high level ethanol gas into engines.
September 11, 2013
Business
Gas with Ethanol Can Make Small Engines Fail
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved gasoline with 15 percent ethanol for use in cars year 2001 or newer, yet it prohibits its use in mowers and other power equipment, stating it may cause damage. A Department of Energy study found that E15 caused hotter operating temperatures, erratic running, and engine-part failure. But even gas with the usual 10 percent ethanol (E10) could help destroy small engines.
March 29, 2013
Business
Court Denies Challenge to EPA Ethanol Ruling
A federal court on Tuesday preserved an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ruling that permits the sale of a high-ethanol fuel blend. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia denied a rehearing on the EPA decision that put fuels with a 15-percent ethanol concentration, known as E15, on the market.
January 22, 2013
Business
Maine DEP Looks to Ban Ethanol Gas
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is preparing to wade into a national debate surrounding gasoline blends made up of more than 10 percent ethanol. The state agency is at work on a bill that would ban such gasoline blends in Maine if at least two other New England states go along with the prohibition.
January 16, 2013
Design-Build
EPA ruling on E15 gasoline is irresponsible
After months of careful and objective deliberation, weighing evidence from only the most knowledgeable and impartial scientists, environmentalists and industry leaders, the EPA has rendered judgement on the issue of ethanol blended gasoline.
November 27, 2012
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