Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on U.S. EPA’s Decision to Allow Use of E15 Fuel in Newer Vehicles

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn applauded the decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) to waive the limitation on selling fuel that contains more than 10 percent ethanol for newer vehicles.

The waiver specifically allows all 2007 and newer model year cars and light trucks to be able to use up to 15 percent ethanol, known as E15. The decision on whether to allow model year 2001 to 2006 vehicles to use…