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Classic car protest breaks out against E15 fuel
SOURCE: SPECIAL EQUIPMENT MARKET ASSOCIATION (SEMA)
CREATED: JUNE 20, 2013
Members of the Antique Automobile Club of America circled the U.S. Capitol in their vintage automobiles.
Joined by Congressional leaders and industry experts, members of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) participated in the "Fuel for Thought" Rally on Capitol Hill. The event raised awareness of the corrosive effects of ethanol-blended gasoline on automobile engines and the dangers of consumer misfueling. Hosted by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) in partnership with the SAN, the event drew car enthusiasts and motorcycle riders from across the nation.
Ethanol's chemical property poses a risk to older cars and motorcycles. Ethanol absorbs water which can lead to metal corrosion. It can also dissolve plastics and rubber. Most older vehicles and many motorcycles were not constructed with ethanol-compatible materials. The EPA has made it illegal to fuel pre-2001 vehicles and motorcycles with E15. However, the EPA only requires a warning label on the pump.
"For over 75 years, AACA has fostered the growth and development of this American pastime by bringing together thousands of car enthusiasts and their collector vehicles to honor the past and our shared history," said AACA president Tom Cox. "Now, due to a shortsighted government mandate, these vintage vehicles are at risk due to ethanol. On behalf of AACA and the SAN, I encourage Congress to amend the RFS mandates and conduct further research on the damaging effects of ethanol fuel. The future of our older antique vehicles depends on it."
Rally speakers included Representatives Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Tim Griffin (R-AR), Tom Petri (R-WI), Bill Posey (R-FL), Chris Stewart (R-UT) and David Valadao (R-CA). These members of Congress are not only concerned lawmakers but are also automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts committed to addressing ethanol concerns.
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Classic car protest breaks out against E15 fuel
SOURCE: SPECIAL EQUIPMENT MARKET ASSOCIATION (SEMA)
CREATED: JUNE 20, 2013
Members of the Antique Automobile Club of America circled the U.S. Capitol in their vintage automobiles.
Joined by Congressional leaders and industry experts, members of the SEMA Action Network (SAN) participated in the "Fuel for Thought" Rally on Capitol Hill. The event raised awareness of the corrosive effects of ethanol-blended gasoline on automobile engines and the dangers of consumer misfueling. Hosted by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) in partnership with the SAN, the event drew car enthusiasts and motorcycle riders from across the nation.
Ethanol's chemical property poses a risk to older cars and motorcycles. Ethanol absorbs water which can lead to metal corrosion. It can also dissolve plastics and rubber. Most older vehicles and many motorcycles were not constructed with ethanol-compatible materials. The EPA has made it illegal to fuel pre-2001 vehicles and motorcycles with E15. However, the EPA only requires a warning label on the pump.
"For over 75 years, AACA has fostered the growth and development of this American pastime by bringing together thousands of car enthusiasts and their collector vehicles to honor the past and our shared history," said AACA president Tom Cox. "Now, due to a shortsighted government mandate, these vintage vehicles are at risk due to ethanol. On behalf of AACA and the SAN, I encourage Congress to amend the RFS mandates and conduct further research on the damaging effects of ethanol fuel. The future of our older antique vehicles depends on it."
Rally speakers included Representatives Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Tim Griffin (R-AR), Tom Petri (R-WI), Bill Posey (R-FL), Chris Stewart (R-UT) and David Valadao (R-CA). These members of Congress are not only concerned lawmakers but are also automotive and motorcycle enthusiasts committed to addressing ethanol concerns.
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