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ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, issues the following statement on today’s announcement by the Federal Trade Commission on fuel pump labeling of ethanol content of gasoline. Kris Kiser, president and CEO of OPEI said, “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. However, the agency didn’t go far enough. We fear consumers will remain confused [.....]

The ethanol industry had to wait nearly two years for a decision, and on Monday, the EPA says they would lower the production target numbers for ethanol production from what Congress had originally set.   Read more from the article here.

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, recently issued the following statement on the recent announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency regarding federal agency quotas for renewable fuels that must be blended into gasoline in 2014, 2015 and 2016.  Read more from the article here.

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) has been a vocal opponent of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of E15, gasoline with 15 percent ethanol.  Read more from the article here.

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, an international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, issues the following statement on the announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency regarding federal agency quotas for renewable fuels that must be blended into gasoline in 2014, 2015 and 2016.  Read more from the article here.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it will be requiring 18.11 billion gallons of renewable fuels (i.e. ethanol) in 2016 as part of its Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS).   Read more from the article here.

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute offers tips on how to correctly address fuel use and storage ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Across the United States this fall and winter, lawn mowers and other seasonal outdoor power equipment should have their remaining fuel removed before a long winter nap. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) offers fuel use and storage tips to help consumers who are winterizing their equipment investments. “Proper fuel use of outdoor power equipment is easy to accomplish and important to be mindful of as we change seasons,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). [.....]

Industry trade association reminds public to be vigilant at the pump, says EPA Statement maintains uncertainty for consumers ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, issues the following statement on today’s announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency regarding federal agency quotas for renewable fuels that must be blended into gasoline in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Today’s announcement underscores the reality of an ever changing and expanding fuel marketplace, with ethanol increasing to 10.10 percent in the general fuel market in 2016. [.....]

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, issues the following statement regarding the EPA’s announcement regarding federal agency quotas for renewable fuels that must be blended into gasoline in 2014, 2015 and 2016. Ethanol is increasing to 10.10% in the general fuel market in 2016.  Read more from the article here.

This is just a reminder for boaters and outdoor gear junkies who ride motorized off or on road vehicles and bikes who read Examiner.com. The EPA’s decision to allow a waiver that increased the amount of ethanol in gasoline from 10% to 15% will affect vehicles manufactured after 2000. The new blended gasoline is called E15. The old name is E10. In 2009, the ethanol industry petitioned the EPA to increase the amount of ethanol allowed in gasoline from 10 percent to 15 percent. A year later, in October 2010, the EPA approved E15 for use in cars from model years [.....]