It's looking less likely we'll be seeing E15 fuel anytime soon. In addition to the reluctance of station owners to spend thousands of dollars to upgrade tanks and pumps, major vehicle and equipment manufacturers are working together to keep E15 off the market:
Lawsuit Over E15 Fuel Approval
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Washington— Automakers joined a lawsuit today seeking to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to allow a higher blend of ethanol in newer vehicles.
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers — the trade association representing Detroit's Big Three automakers, Toyota Motor Corp., and eight other companies — joined the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, the National Marine Manufacturers Association, and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute in filing a petition today challenging EPA's decision in mid-October to grant a partial waiver approving the sale of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol for 2007 model year and newer passenger cars and light trucks.
Lawsuit Over E15 Fuel Approval
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Washington— Automakers joined a lawsuit today seeking to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to allow a higher blend of ethanol in newer vehicles.
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers — the trade association representing Detroit's Big Three automakers, Toyota Motor Corp., and eight other companies — joined the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, the National Marine Manufacturers Association, and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute in filing a petition today challenging EPA's decision in mid-October to grant a partial waiver approving the sale of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol for 2007 model year and newer passenger cars and light trucks.