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.
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.
NMMA backs House ethanol reform bill
Ethanol levels above 10 percent have been shown to harm marine engines.
Anti-E15 lobby is a diverse lot
Smarter Fuel Future is a coalition of 70 groups ranging from farmers to ‘motorcyle guys,’ oil execs to environmentalists
Ethanol foes say it’s crunch time
With steep increases in blend on the horizon, industry leaders hope for an ally in Trump’s EPA nominee
Boating United plans to ask Trump for ethanol reform
Boating United has received nearly 2,000 signatures on a petition in response to the record-high ethanol mandate the EPA set in November.
Groups ask EPA to deny request on ethanol change
Oil interests and biofuel interests are aligning in an effort regarding the law that mandates biofuels in the fuel supply.
EPA raises expected level of ethanol for 2017
The EPA reversed course from its initial proposal regarding mandated ethanol volumes for 2017.
NMMA seeks clarity from Trump on ethanol policy
The NMMA is “eagerly awaiting” Donald Trump’s appointments to head the Environmental Protection Agency and the federal Department of Agriculture
NMMA-led coalition seeks plan on E15 labeling
The National Marine Manufacturers Association joined a group asking Congress to make changes to help consumers avoid misfueling.