A 15% ethanol mandate is less costly to the government than Cash for Clunckers. Rather than paying people to wreck their car, the Feds mandate that they wreck their car’s engine.
According to the Keynesians, this is great economics. It will create new demand for new Government Motor cars with the fuel systems and gasket materials necessary for E85 flex fuel. I’m surprised Paul Krugman hasn’t written a NYT article about this development.
A salesman with the local Government Motors Dealer told me last week that they recommend anyone buying a E85 flex fuel vehicle to get cast heads on it, not aluminum. E85 burns too hot for aluminum heads.
When I ask if it was true that if you burn regular gas in a E85 flex fuel vehicle your mileage would increase 20% or more. He said YES.
My 2005 GM pick up is nearing the end of it's warranty was the only reason I was in their dealership.
If you want a location to buy 100% gasoline (ethanol free) check out: pure-gas.org or watch the billboards outside C Stores near you.