More on E-15 Gasoline

August 29, 2013 I wanted to send out some additional information on a topic that we have touched on in the past.  That is the EPA’s recent approval of E-15 gasoline.  E-15, it is gasoline that is blended with 15% ethanol.  As many have pointed out, that is a 50% increase in ethanol over the standard E-10 that most of us are used to seeing and using.  The EPA and DOT are both moving from E-10 to E-15.  This is a controversial issue in that there are questions regarding how E-15 will affect engines, especially smaller ones.  The Motorcycle Industry Counsel claims that E-15 could affect engine durability and deterioration.  Further, if your motorcycle is damaged by E-15, you have no legal recourse.

Lenny Holcomb, a good friend of mine with ABATE of Maryland, obtained the following documents from the EPA concerning E-15.  The first is an EPA FAQ.  You will see that even the EPA says that E-15 should not be used in motorcycles.  You can read the FAQ at the following link:

http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/fuels/additive/e15/e15-faq.htm

The other document from the EPA concerns the EPA’s plans for preventing mis-fueling at pumps that dispense both E-15 and E-10 fuel.  You can read that at the following link:

http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/fuels/additive/e15/e15-mmp.htm

As an aside, a recent motorcycle trip out west took me through Nebraska.  I found myself at a pump that sold E-10, E-15 and E-85.

As I obtain more information on this issue I will pass it along.  In the meantime, if you have any questions or comments about any of the information that I have sent, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Matt Danielson
McGrath & Danielson
Tom McGrath's Motorcycle Law Group
1-800-321-8968
Motorcyclelawgroup.com

LOCAL EVENTS FOR SEPT

Amherst – Aug 31 - 3rd annual Labor Day Wine & Music Fest at Rebec Vineyards

Wintergreen – Aug 31-Sept 1 - Romp, Stomp, and Chomp Harvest Celebration - Wintergreen Winery. 1 PM to 6PM.Wanna stomp like Lucy?

Wintergreen – Aug 30- Sept 2 - Labor Day Spectacular - includes an Arts & Craft show, chairlift rides, live music and much more.  Bring the entire family for an end of summer hurrah!  For information contact Wintergreen Activities, 434-325-8180.

Moneta - Sept.6-8 - Franklin County Civil War Days - Step back in time to explore history, camp life, battles and more at the third annual Franklin County Civil War Days, Sept. 6-8 at Lakewatch Plantation in Moneta.

Wintergreen - Sept. 14 - Oktoberfest at Wintergreen - A celebration of German culture and food – a family event in a beer garden setting.

Bedford – Sept 18 - Air Force Birthday - National D-Day Memorial - In honor of the Air Force’s birthday, all active duty or veteran Air Force members receive free admission to the Memorial.

Bedford – Sept 21 - POW/MIA Awareness Day - The National D-Day Memorial will host a special ceremony in memory of the nation’s POW’s and MIA’s. Free admission from 10am until noon.

Altavista - Sept. 21 - Avoca's Annual Harvest Jubilee and Wine Festival - The festival boasts seven area wineries, a supervised children’s area, food, a bake sale, crafters, and music by The Ministers of Soul and Encore all in the shade!
Lynchburg - Sept. 21 - Lynchburg Beer and Wine Festival - The Lynchburg Beer & Wine Festival will feature over 20 of the areas finest wineries and breweries, local vendors and live music throughout the day.
Chester - Sept. 21-22 - Publick Days & Godspeed from Jamestown Settlement - Experience the past as 400 years of history come to life with living history re-enactments, activities, games, crafts, storytelling and more.

Waynesboro - Sept. 21 - Virginia Chili, Blues n' Brews - Chili cook-off, Blues Music by Full circle, Pure Blind Luck, Fatty Lumpkin & The Love Hogs and John Lee Hooker Jr. Brews. Micro & Mega brews.

Staunton - Sept. 27 - Staunton Music Festival: Source and Style in Bach's Suites - Carsten Schmidt and Jason Stell discuss and demonstrate the major elements of Bach's keyboard suites, with special attention to the composer's English Suites.

Salem - Sept. 28 - Green Hill Medieval Faire and Highland Games - Come and experience the adventure, pageantry, magic and romance of Medieval Europe at Green Hill Park in Roanoke County.

South Boston - Sept. 28 - South Boston Harvest Festival - South Boston Harvest Festival, fun for the entire family. An outdoor festival held in the streets of Historic Downtown South Boston, VA.

Moneta – Sept 28-29 - Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival - perfect event for aficionados of wine as well as fans of outdoor concerts and craft festivals.