Post by derek on Dec 2, 2012 22:29:40 GMT
Ethanol in Petrol Update
7th November 2012
Since we originally reported on this campaign by the Yorkshire Region of the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK), we have had some background conversations to clarify some of the finer details.
The Yorkshire Region of the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK) has launched a campaign regarding the maximum permissible content of bio-ethanol in petrol, from 5% to 10% (known as E10), under EU directive 2009/30/EC, which is due to come into force in 2013.
The campaign is requesting confirmation that the key recommendations made in the independent QinetiQ study commissioned by the Department for Transport (DfT) will be implemented, prior to the EU directive 2009/30/EC, coming into force next year.
In addition to this the campaign is lobbying that all fuel pumps should be clearly labelled with the bio-ethanol content of the fuel, giving the consumer a clear and informed choice.
Specific guidance and recommendations should also be made widely available, as the majority of owners are unaware of these potential issues with their older vehicles.
On Right To Ride EU - www.righttoride.eu/?p=10457
Yorkshire MAG Ethanol in Petrol Campaign - www.yorkshire-mag.co.uk/ethanol.html
Issued by
Trevor Baird
7th November 2012
Since we originally reported on this campaign by the Yorkshire Region of the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK), we have had some background conversations to clarify some of the finer details.
The Yorkshire Region of the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK) has launched a campaign regarding the maximum permissible content of bio-ethanol in petrol, from 5% to 10% (known as E10), under EU directive 2009/30/EC, which is due to come into force in 2013.
The campaign is requesting confirmation that the key recommendations made in the independent QinetiQ study commissioned by the Department for Transport (DfT) will be implemented, prior to the EU directive 2009/30/EC, coming into force next year.
In addition to this the campaign is lobbying that all fuel pumps should be clearly labelled with the bio-ethanol content of the fuel, giving the consumer a clear and informed choice.
Specific guidance and recommendations should also be made widely available, as the majority of owners are unaware of these potential issues with their older vehicles.
On Right To Ride EU - www.righttoride.eu/?p=10457
Yorkshire MAG Ethanol in Petrol Campaign - www.yorkshire-mag.co.uk/ethanol.html
Issued by
Trevor Baird