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The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), the trade association representing power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, updates its free consumer and dealer education materials for its “Look Before You Pump” campaign in light of increased availability of higher ethanol fuel blends at gasoline filling stations. Gasoline containing greater than ten percent ethanol (E10) can be harmful to outdoor power equipment and other small engine products, including lawn mowers, snow throwers, power washers, string trimmers, chain saws, and other small engine equipment such as boats, snowmobiles and utility vehicles. “Using fuel with more than 10 percent ethanol in [.....]

While acknowledging the greater availability of E15 – gasoline with 15 percent ethanol content – may reflect “good intentions,” the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to ensure American consumers are aware of E15’s effects on small engines. OPEI, the trade association representing power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, submitted comments to EPA regarding the agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2017 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018. Read more from the article here.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), the trade association representing power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, provided comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) about the Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2017 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018. In a letter sent to the EPA, OPEI expresses significant concerns about the expansion of E15 in the marketplace without a solid consumer education program. “Because all gasoline-fueled outdoor power equipment is designed and warranted to operate on E10 or less fuel, OPEI and its members are gravely concerned about the risk of inadvertent mis-fueling [.....]

Alexandria, Va. – The preparations you make ahead of bad weather, can help you have a safer clean-up when storms, hurricanes and floods hit. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing small engine, utility vehicle and outdoor power equipment manufacturers and suppliers, reminds home and business owners that it’s best to get ready before a storm strikes. “Preparing for bad weather is always wise, especially during summer storm season. While everyone thinks about buying milk, bread and toilet paper before a storm, many people forget about making sure their outdoor power equipment is in order,” said Kris Kiser, [.....]

Fuel known as E10 (10% ethanol) has been around for a while. It creates some problems for small engines, but has proven to be relatively manageable with the addition of ethanol fuel stabilizers. On the other hand, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) says fuels containing more than 10% ethanol could severely damage small engines. Visit opei.org/ethanolwarning for more information as to how and why.  Read more from the article here.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Awareness and knowledge of how to use high ethanol fuel blends remains relatively unchanged among consumers over the last few years, according to a recent national poll conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). According to poll results, price continues to drive decisions at the pump and consumers do not pay much attention to pump warning labels. OPEI conducted similar research in 2013 and 2015. The 2016 poll results show that almost two-thirds (64 percent) of American adults age 18+ who own outdoor power equipment say they either are not [.....]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Spring is on its way and winter-weary home owners are eager to spend time outside in their yards. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, reminds home owners to keep safety in mind. “You want your outdoor power equipment to be ready when you need it,” said Kris Kiser, President and CEO. “Doing some basic maintenance now will ensure that your equipment operates safely and helps get the job done.” Before you use a mower, trimmer, blower, chain saw or pruner [.....]

ALEXANDRIA, Va.–The Board of Directors for the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute braved the recent East Coast snowstorms to meet January 24-26 in Sarasota, Fla., where they welcomed new board members, discussed issues central to the industry’s health and well-being, and made plans for 2016. “It’s evident we have a lot of new energy within the OPEI Board of Directors,” said Kris Kiser, President and CEO of OPEI. “We have an involved and dedicated board to guide the outdoor power equipment industry forward in 2016.” The OPEI Board of Directors is chaired by Lee Sowell, President – Outdoor Products, Techtronic Industries, N.A., [.....]

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute issued a statement on the announcement by the Federal Trade Commission on fuel pump labeling of ethanol content of gasoline. “We appreciate efforts by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to regulate and manage the rapidly-changing fuels marketplace, requiring that gas pumps be labeled with percentage of gasoline and percentage of ethanol added,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of OPEI. “However, the agency didn’t go far enough. We fear consumers will remain confused and inadvertently misfuel their small engine equipment, in particular.” The new rule issued by the FTC requires ethanol blended fuels be labeled [.....]

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, issued the following statement on the January 14 announcement by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on fuel pump labeling of ethanol content of gasoline. “We appreciate efforts by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to regulate and manage the rapidly changing fuels marketplace, requiring that gas pumps be labeled with percentage of gasoline and percentage of ethanol added,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of OPEI. “However, the agency didn’t go far enough. We fear consumers will remain [.....]