EPA sets a maximum allowable Reid vapor pressure (RVP)a for gasoline and gasoline / ethanol blends in the summer monthsb. The addition of 10% ethanol to gasoline increases the RVP of the blend by about 1 psi. Over the next decade the federal Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS)1 will require blending of 20 billion annual gallons more renewable fuel than used currently.
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Discussion Document – Effect of Ethanol Blending on Gasoline RVP
EPA sets a maximum allowable Reid vapor pressure (RVP)a for gasoline and gasoline / ethanol blends in the summer monthsb. The addition of 10% ethanol to gasoline increases the RVP of the ble…