Let’s Talk Technical — Reid Vapor Pressure and E15 Choice — What Roadblocks Limit Ethanol from Expanding into the Market Place?
(Urban Air Initiative) The ethanol industry faces several roadblocks, in particular we hear about the RVP relief, vapor pressure for blends higher than E10.
We also have the MOVES model which is the Motor Vehicle Emissions simulator that the EPA uses to evaluate the emission effects of ethanol.
Then you’re looking at the R factor which is this mileage calculation issue that is really a failure in science.
The F factor, which is the flex fuel vehicle credits, flex fuel vehicles are going away today.
The underlying issue is the fuel blending that has touched just about every aspect of the ethanol industry in creating test fuels that do not represent real world. This is primarily controlled by the oil industry and these are some of the key issues facing the market today.
In our continued video series, Urban Air Technical Director goes over what’s limiting ethanol from expanding into the marketplace. WATCH VIDEO
