Federal Bill of Interest to Motorcyclists
February 5, 2014
February 5, 2014
| The
Motorcycle Riders Foundation reports that the United States House of
Representatives has passed a bill that would end a federal subsidy for
biofuel blender pumps in rural areas. The measure passed by a vote of
251-166. The Senate is expected to vote on the matter next week and
there is little that those in support of the subsidies can do to
reinstate the money. President Obama is expected to sign the legislation
into law. Putting an end to these subsidies will likely result in less biofuel blender pumps in the market place and therefore less E-15 fuel. As most of you know, E-15 is gasoline that is blended with 15% ethanol. Obviously that is a 50% increase in ethanol over the standard E-10 that most of us are used to seeing and using. 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. Passage of this bill should be welcome news to all motorcycle riders.
Matt Danielson
McGrath & Danielson Tom McGrath's Motorcycle Law Group 1-800-321-8968 Motorcyclelawgroup.com |
