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Despite Warnings, EPA Still Moving Ahead with Controversial Ethanol Fuel

John McKay — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:35:01 +0000

Do you know what E-15 is? Probably not. It could end up in your gas tank, and possibly void your engine warranty.

AAA Pressures EPA Not to Sell New E-15 Fuel – Numerous Engine & Warranty Issues Raised

John McKay — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:00:24 +0000

Automotive experts and Triple A have been hammering the EPA and Congress NOT to release new E-15 fuel for consumer use. Now AAA is applying even more pressure.

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Do You Favor a Pay-As-You-Drive Tax in Washington? Poll Results

John McKay — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:00:27 +0000

Maybe the Washington state Department of Transportation needs to listen to us before they think it's feasible.

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Could New Ethanol Fuel Destroy Your Engine? AAA Issues Warning

John McKay — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:19 +0000

Over the last few years federally-mandated fuel and pollution standards resulted in increasing amounts of ethanol, or corn-based fuel, being added to gasoline around the country. The amount depends upon the refinery, and seller. Some firms are embracing ethanol more than others, but it's in many blends of gasoline.

The AAA has re-issued a warning that first came out months ago that the latest blend, called E15, could potentially damage or destroy your engine.

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Washington Refinery Running – Will Gas Prices Now Dip?

John McKay — Wed, 30 May 2012 17:30:30 +0000

For weeks we've been told part of the reason for skyrocketing NW gas prices is due to the shutdown of the refinery at Cherry Point in Whatcom County.

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Gas Prices Jumping By .35 Cents This Weekend? Maybe-Maybe Not.

John McKay — Thu, 24 May 2012 21:30:30 +0000

According to analysts, gas prices could skyrocket as much as .35 per gallon over Memorial Weekend.

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Airline Forces Passengers to Pay $31,500 for Fuel — Or Be Stranded [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:00:24 +0000

Flying the friendly skies is one thing. Being forced to pony up the cash to do it while en route is something else entirely.

But that’s what happened on a flight operated by Austria-based carrier Comtel earlier this week.

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