EPA Gives Go Ahead to E15 Blend

EPA has approved the use of gasoline with 15 percent ethanol to be sold and used in model year 2001-06 cars and light trucks. The agency lifted a waiver prohibiting E15 from being used in those model year vehicles after reviewing test data from the Department of Energy regarding E15’s effects on emissions. “Recently completed testing and data analysis show that E15 does not harm emissions control equipment in newer cars and light trucks,” said EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson. “Wherever sound science and the law support steps to allow more home-grown fuels in America’s vehicles, this administration takes those steps.” Learn more.