By Neglecting Biofuels, Tailpipe Proposal Would Undermine U.S. Climate Progress
Summary
Even if those figures come to fruition, it doesnt change the fact that even the most aggressive estimates of EV adoption suggest that internal combustion engines will still occupy more than half of the light-duty vehicles on the road by 2040. Biofuels like bioethanol offer immediate climate benefits while also reducing emissions of particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and other smog-forming pollutants linked to cancer and other negative health outcomes. To harness those benefits, we’re calling on EPA to revise its proposed rule and embrace innovative strategies for decarbonizing transportation with clean, affordable biofuels. The science supporting the benefits of a high-octane fuel, and specifically a midlevel ethanol blend in the E25-E30 range, in conjunction with a high-compression ratio engine, has been well-explored by the national laboratories, automobile manufacturers, and other scientific institutions. E85 will promote even further reductions in greenhouse gas and air toxic emissions, as well as lower consumer costs (in recent years, E85 has sold at nearly $2 less per gallon in some markets).