Research Shows E30 Is Safe for Long-Term Use in Non-FFVs

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March 9, 2021

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by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts on March 8 announced that ground-breaking research conducted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with support from the Nebraska Department of Administrative Services clearly demonstrates that E30 is safe for long-term use in non-flex fuel vehicles (FFVs).

“The research partnership between the State and the University clearly demonstrates that E30 is a safe and reliable fuel for vehicles,” Ricketts said. “Ethanol saves drivers money at the pump, is good for air quality, and creates opportunities for our farm families. This study will be a great aid as we advocate for growing the volume of E30 in our nation’s fuel supply. In turn, raising demand for E30 biofuel will benefit Nebraska’s corn growers who supply 35 percent of their crop to our state’s ethanol industry.”

Results of the study were reached after a yearlong demonstration that compared various data points among a fleet of state-owned, non-FFV vehicles. The demonstration, which was permitted by the U.S. EPA, captured data using on-board diagnostics (OBD) devices on approximately 50 vehicles through both warm and cold seasons. The OBD devices captured millions of data points, giving UNL researchers an opportunity to monitor fuel efficiency, vehicle performance, emissions control systems and many more systems. Drivers also kept a log each time they filled up and provided their experience regarding maintenance and efficiency. Full results of the demonstration will be released following peer review.

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A summary of the research can be downloaded from the Nebraska Ethanol Board website. READ MORE

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