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Feb 23, 2009 10:34:38 GMT -6
Post by rosepetal on Feb 23, 2009 10:34:38 GMT -6
This story is brought to you by Oil Express…
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) says it will support the sale of 15% ethanol blends through "legacy" dispensers, as long as those pumps meet current UL standards for the sale of 87-regular gasoline. The decision by the Chicago-based standards-setting group is a major coup for marketers and ethanol suppliers, who have pushed for UL approval of higher blend sales. UL has tested pumps up to a 15% blend but until now has said it will only give its stamp of approval to dispensers cleared for 10% ethanol fuel, the current limit for non-flex fuel vehicles under the Clean Air Act.
UL says it has now gathered data as part of ongoing research into the impact of higher ethanol blends that "supports that existing dispensers can be used with ethanol blends up to 15%." Local authorities with jurisdiction are still advised to consult with the dispenser manufacturer to confirm that the dispenser is compatible with the fuel to be dispensed, UL said ina statement at press-time.
the clean air act or tax is mainly for california and chicago but we all pay for it.
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