According to a comprehensive media report, it is expected that the US EPA will announce in the next two weeks whether it is allowed to blend 15% ethanol fuel in vehicles of the 2001-2006 model. The US Environmental Protection Agency pointed out in December 2010 that the US Department of Energy needed test data to make decisions. If the EPA approves the addition of 15% ethanol (E15) to the fuel for the 2001-2006 model, this means that 15% of the ethanol will be required to be added to the 2001 and later models. Previously, the US Environmental Protection Agency had approved fuel blending of 15% ethanol in 2007 and later models. This means that the vast majority of motor vehicles on the United States currently use the E15 standard. E15 will not be applicable to vehicles prior to 2001 or engines and equipment that are not on the road.
If the EPA approves the 15% ethanol blending standard for models after 2001, this will be a long-term benefit for ethanol demand. However, this process is hindered because several major petrol companies have announced that they do not sell E15 fuel ethanol gasoline because they fear that consumers may use the wrong fuel or make the engine useless. At the same time, there are also obstacles in the installation of E15 blended pumps because of the high cost and time.
If the EPA approves the 15% ethanol blending standard for models after 2001, this will be a long-term benefit for ethanol demand. However, this process is hindered because several major petrol companies have announced that they do not sell E15 fuel ethanol gasoline because they fear that consumers may use the wrong fuel or make the engine useless. At the same time, there are also obstacles in the installation of E15 blended pumps because of the high cost and time.