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USA - EPA approves higher blend rate for ethanol in gasoline

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved higher blending rates for ethanol in gasoline for 2007 and newer vehicles, allowing mixtures with up to 15% of the corn-based fuel at the pump. The current maximum ethanol blend rate is 10%; a mid-level blend rate increase of 12% had been discussed in recent months.
14 October 2010
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved higher blending rates for ethanol in gasoline for 2007 and newer vehicles, allowing mixtures with up to 15% of the corn-based fuel at the pump. The current maximum ethanol blend rate is 10%; a mid-level blend rate increase of 12% had been discussed in recent months.

Critics contest that the increased diversion of corn into ethanol is making animal feed more expensive.

http://nationalhogfarmer.com/news/epa-approves-higher-blend-rate-1013/

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