March 6

An alliance of ethanol groups has petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to allow the use of up to 15% ethanol in gasoline for motor vehicles.

The American Coalition for Ethanol, the Renewable Fuels Association and the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition claim scientific data on using ethanol beyond a 10% blend has been "overwhelmingly positive."

They call the current 10% cap arbitrary and unnecessary. Increasing the amount of ethanol in gasoline would solidify the biofuels market and create jobs, said Brian Jennings, executive vice president of ACE.

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