Ethanol is a fact of life, but many don’t understand the issues surrounding the gasoline blend. LouisianaSportsman.com has collected as much information as possible so that our users can make informed decisions.[…]
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to make the decision to increase the ethanol content of motor fuels from 10 percent to 15 percent by September.[…]
On April 7, I appeared before the Louisiana Agriculture Committee at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge. The State Agriculture Commission regulates motor fuel-related issues in Louisiana.[…]
Hank Johnston, the Boat Doctor, wrote a great article about the effects of ethanol on marine motors, and he’s agreed to allow it to be used in my blog. Please take the time to read it, and let us know what you think.[…]
Several fishermen have e-mailed me recently with a concern that they were told ethanol gas-pump labeling was no longer required in 2010 or beyond. I researched this concern and this is what I learned. […]
In March 2009 an ethanol lobby group called “Growth Energy,” representing over 50 ethanol-producing plants petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to increase the currently allowable gasoline blend rate of ethanol in gasoline from 10 percent to 15 percent.[…]
The Federal Environmental Protection Agency Regulation (EPA-40CFRPart80) titled “Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Renewable Fuel Standard Program” of 2005 mandates the use of “renewal fuels” in motor fuels.[…]
While ethanol gasoline appears to be tolerated satisfactorily in automobiles and trucks, marine engines are an entirely different matter.[…]
Mostly produced from corn fermentation (in the United States), primarily in the Midwest.[…]
Very Hygroscopic (water magnet) – This allows the ethanol to migrate from the gasoline to the lower water layer in boat tanks.[…]
Been tried several time in years past (was called “gasahol”)[…]
Ethanol poses a real threat to marine engines and all gasoline-powered lawn tools, so it is important for boat owners and homeowners to be able to find fuel stations providing ethanol-free gas.[…]
Alton “Pete” Landry studied chemistry at Nicholls State University, during which time he completed a four-year stint in the National Guard.[…]
It is highly recommended that the following precautions be taken if you cannot find a source of ethanol-free gas and must use E-10.[…]