STUDY REVEALS TROUBLESOME ETHANOL EMISSIONS FROM NEWER VEHICLES

Contrary to some previous expectations, newer-model vehicles running on reformulated gasoline (RFG) containing low levels of ethanol emit significant hydrocarbon permeation emissions, according to updated results of an ongoing study. While the new information is intensifying pressure on state air board officials to reduce the pollution, a regulatory game plan remains to be seen. Oil, ethanol and auto industry representatives are closely watching the study developments and Air Resources Board response actions related to its RFG regulation, because of potentially...