The AAA-RFA Kerfuffle Over E15

Last week’s call by AAA for a halt in the sale of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol – because E15 could damage vehicle engines and void car manufacturers’ warranties – triggered the kind of response you’d expect from the Renewable Fuels Association, ethanol’s biggest supporter.

RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen’s statement pulled no punches in going after AAA’s position. Unfortunately, a number of Dinneen’s remarks are – well, off the mark. A point-by-point analysis, here.

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