EPA proposes lowering required amount of ethanol in gas

[Omaha Steve]

26. Grass works well too

Like I said in Nebraska the REFINERIES (all out of state) lowered the octane to 85 so all gas (except straight premium) has to be mixed with premium or ethanol. We don't have a choice. Other states have the same problem.

My 09 Cobalt gets over 33 MPG highway on it. It is oxygenated so it is cleaner.

State Winter Oxygenated Fuel Program: http://www.epa.gov/OMS/fuels/gasolinefuels/winterprograms/index.htm

Oxygenates are fuel additives that contain oxygen, usually in the form of alcohol or ether. Oxygenates can enhance fuel combustion and thereby reduce exhaust emissions. Some oxygenates also boost gasoline octane.

The Clean Air Act requires use of oxygenated gasoline in areas where winter time carbon monoxide levels exceed federal air quality standards. Without oxygenated gasoline, carbon monoxide emissions from gasoline-fueled vehicles tend to increase in cold weather. Winter oxygenated gasoline programs are implemented by the states. The links below provide information about oxygenated gasoline, winter oxygenated gasoline areas, oxygenates (such as ethanol and MTBE), and health effects testing of oxygenates.