[Healeys] Interesting fuel article

[Bob Spidell]

>From the article: "Another key additive that blenders stir into their brew is
ethanol. That is done these days primarily to boost the fuelbs octane
rating. "

Um, no (not in the States, anyway). Although ethanol is used to enhance some
racing fuels, it's mainly in our gas to buy votes and money:

https://www.cato.org/pubs/pas/pa-241.html



Bob


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Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA

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Subject: [Healeys] Interesting fuel article

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Pete Pollock
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N. California