[Eg_cruz]

Originally Posted by Fredman

So pleased to hear that E15 gasoline will be available this summer. Whoops my car and a lot of other cars won’t run on E15.

Alway amazes me just how smart our government is

[Andyb]

Political stunt, might as well pour sugar in your tank.

[bogmonster]

For sure. Notice the CAFE standards are worded ‘per gallon of gasoline’. Increase the percentages of anything other than gasoline and magically the MPG numbers go up.

As everyone watched this documentary? Very interesting.
King Corn (film - Wikipedia)

I can’t imagine how much damage ethanol will do to golf carts down here with all the humidity. Up north we run ethanol free in snowmobiles and boats to keep green sludge from ruining everything.

[toeser]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

Vote people, get out and vote

Voters caused this problem.

[OhioBuckeye]

Yea it might be a trick so people will be forced to buy electric cars! So start saving a lot of money.

[Cyndee@twc.com]

WE tried Ethanol before to find out it was creating a food shortage. Our corn supply was going into our gas tank.

[Bigmo93]

Besides the lower energy content in ethanol, that crap degrades engine seals. Let’s also note there is supposed to be a growing food shortage, since Ukraine’s crops won’t be planted due to war, and in the brilliance of our “leaders” the ethanol is made from corn. Another incredibly stupid decision.

[Larchap49]

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson

Most modern cars will adjust (via the computer) for E15.

Not true. E15 will be damaging to cars and more so to golf carts and lawn equipment. Beware. Cars and trucks are specifically rated to runners E15 or they're not.

[merrymini]

Stupid is as stupid does and this is stupid.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson

Most modern cars will adjust (via the computer) for E15.

However, they do not adjust for energy value. E15 reduces mpg.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

Originally Posted by Decadeofdave

As I understand it, your mileage will be reduced by ethanol, I am not posting ( or posing) as an expert.

It's more polluting than gasoline too, but the corn farmers will love it!

[R2keeper]

You are correct. Energy content of a unit volume of ethanol is significantly less than a unit volume of petroleum gasoline

[funnycarbob1]

The problem with E-85 or for that matter any ethanol based fuel is that for every 2% you lose 1% fuel mileage. So at 15% you lose 7.5% of fuel millage. This is because Ethanol has .5 the BTU energy. I have race-cars and still race (hence my handle Funnycarbob) and use 100% alcohol (Methanol) at a rate of 11 gallons for 1/4 mile BUT, as it does produce 5% more power over race gas it is at a sacrifice of 50% fuel mileage. But in racing it is all about Horse Power.

Also Ethanol is Hygroscopic (absorbs water from the air). It is corrosive to a fuel system. and the way cars set in The Villages in high humidity that may not be a good thing.

[Bay Kid]

Just DO NOT buy E15 gas. They will still have the crappy e10 available. If it doesn't sell it will go away. we hope.

[JeepsterGlenn]

Ethanol in gasoline has been supported by the domestic car manufacturers for 20 years (remember the yellow gas cap?).

Having this alternative will help reduce gas prices and prevent shortages of gas in the future. (Remember the long gas lines in the 1970’s?).

Glad to see we will have alternatives in the future. Much better to plan ahead than do nothing!!!