Ethanol
benefits questioned in report for DfT
See previous ethanol report news item. More
Posted: 040211
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The
QinetiQ report on ethanol in petrol prepared for
the DfT has at last been published and is on the
web: www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/environment/research/
Chris Hunt Cooke says "I am glad to see
a very clear recommendation that E5 should not
be phased out in 2013 as had been planned. Now that
the environmental benefits of adding ethanol to
fuels are also being questioned perhaps we shall
see some back-tracking."
The report's recommendations
are:
Vehicles
ten years old or older, carburettored vehicles (including
powered two wheelers) and first generation direct
injection spark ignition vehicles should not be
fuelled on E10 unless the manufacturer can state
the vehicles are compatible with E10.
The
automotive industry should produce a comprehensive
list of vehicles compatible with E10. While it is
acknowledged that some lists do already exist if
in doubt the vehicle operator should seek clarification
from the vehicle manufacturer.
E5
should not be phased out in 2013, its widespread
availability should continue for the foreseeable
future.
Consideration
should be given to maintaining a specification for
E0 fuel for historic and vintage vehicles.
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