Fuel Issues and Ethanol
The gasoline additive ethanol is known to cause problems in marine engines. Trade Only follows developments on this issue and others related to fueling recreational boats.
Lloyd’s Register examining ammonia as alternative fuel
IMO has set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2050.
Trump administration continues to push E15
NMMA warns of more problems for recreational boaters.
Trump administration lifts summer E15 ban
Year-round E15 sale draws ire from environmentalists, the marine industry and other stakeholders.
Boating industry testifies at EPA hearing on year-round E15 sales
Tiara, Mercury Marine, MBIA and NMMA spoke on behalf of the marine industry.
Biofuels emissions are equivalent to 5.8 million additional cars on the road
New study outlines harmful environmental effects of the Renewable Fuel Standard.
“Consumer confusion reigns” with ethanol mislabeling
Less than half of the owners with small engines pay attention to the type of fuel they use.
Back to the drawing board
What do you do when your new brand of fuel additive doesn’t meet your standards? Spend another six months reformulating it.
Industry supports E15 bill
Legislation would require clear labeling of E15 at pumps.
Trump Administration directs EPA to make E15 available year-round
The NMMA said the “President Trump should abandon this irresponsible proposal.”
BoatUS conducts summer fueling survey
The survey found that boaters do not support the Renewable Fuel Standard.
VIDEO: Panel on Capitol Hill addresses E15 legislation
The National Marine Manufacturers Association hosted a panel with the Congressional boating and motorcycle caucuses on Thursday to urge Congress to pass the Consumer Protection and Fuel Transparency Act, bipartisan legislation that would clearly label E15 gasoline at the pumps.
EPA approves biofuel alternative
The Environmental Protection Agency has given the green light to bio- isobutanol for use in the U.S. fuel supply.
VIDEO: NMMA hosts E15 press conference with lawmakers
The National Marine Manufacturers Association hosted a press briefing this week with reps.
Marine industry rails against year-round E15
President Trump vowed last week that he would make E15 available year-round, a move the boating industry has lobbied against for years.
Yamaha Marine president faults ethanol law in op-ed column
The Houston Chronicle published an editorial by Yamaha Marine Group president Ben Speciale discussing the drawbacks of ethanol in gasoline.
Bill to allow year-round sales of E15 dies in Senate committee
A bill dubbed the “Consumer and Fuel Retailers Choice Act,” which would have allowed for year-round sales of fuels blended with 15 percent ethanol, died in committee last week — something the recreational marine industry viewed as a win.
Washington state marina adds ValvTect
ValvTect has added the Swantown Marine Fueling Station at Swantown Marina in Port of Olympia, Wash., as a certified fueling facility for ValvTect marine gasoline and ValvTect marine diesel.
Florida marina adds ValvTect
Marina Jack in Sarasota, Fla., now offers ValvTect marine gasoline and diesel fuels.
Trade group offers fuel-related hangtags to NMMA members
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute is offering new “Look Before You Pump” hangtags to all National Marine Manufacturers Association members.
NMMA: EPA is keeping ethanol levels too high
The NMMA faulted the EPA for setting the volume of conventional biofuels.
Senate committee considers broader E15 use
Senate hearing was held this week on a bill that would expand the sale of fuel blends with 15 percent ethanol.
ABC 2017: American Petroleum Institute sees chance at ethanol reform
WASHINGTON — The law that requires a rising level of ethanol to be blended into the fuel supply won’t get repealed, but the timing could be right for it to be amended.
Groups renew call for revised ethanol laws
A coalition of recreational boating and sportfishing advocates urged the Trump administration and Congress to amend the ethanol laws.