Is E85 Corrosive?
Much has been written about E85 as the fuel of the future. Car companies have been saying that for a little extra money a car can be built to be E85 compliant.
E85 is a blend of 85% corn based ethanol and 15% gasoline. According to Underwriters Laboratories "E85 ... could be eating away at the metal and plastic parts in pumps being used ... at gasoline stations".
This news has caused BP to "delay the expansion of E85 at its American gasoline outlets ... "
Iowa growst he most corn of any state and E85 could have a very positive impact on it's economy. Iowa state law does not require U.L. certified pumps until July 1, 2009. The state fire marshall has indicated that this will not "have any immediate impact on the dispensing of E85 in the state".
Wal-Mart previously announced it would consider E85 at Sam's Clubs and Wal-MArt stores. A spokesman indicated "we are still in the consideration phase ... and ... this is one more thing to consider".
Via: The New York Times, Friday, October 27, 2006, Ethanol Could Corrode Pumps, Testers Say. Link
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