

LET'S CLEAR THE AIR
© Copyright 2016 Urban Air Initative
By focusing on fuel and emissions research, UAI uncovered an alarming amount of data showing that aromatics added to gasoline to boost octane is harmful to our health. Aromatics, such as benzene, toluene, and xylene come out of the tailpipe as ultrafine particulates which are so tiny, our bodies cannot filter them and they directly enter our bloodstream. This can contribute to heart disease, low birth weight, and asthma.
UAI was formed to make a difference, improve gasoline, and improve air quality. Why use these toxic aromatics when cleaner options such as ethanol exist? That’s when we discovered a number of regulatory roadblocks and faulty studies which prohibit ethanol’s access to the consumer.
This is why UAI focuses much of its time and attention on collecting information and data to continue building a case for regulatory change. That includes working with universities, labs, and on-the-ground usage to conduct emissions tests using real world fuels. In addition we participate in organizations like EPA, USDA, DOE, ASTM, Auto/Ag alliance, and health working groups to bring ethanol to the table during discussions of engine performance. Plus UAI is creating a fuel blending guide to improve test fuels and pushing for fuel to be part of the new CAFÉ standards. We believe this behind the scenes work, as well as our agency and legal actions are critical to remove regulatory roadblocks to ensure a cleaner and healthier fuel at the pump.
Right now we are focused on these regulatory barriers that can be changed through EPA Action.
Sign up to receive our email news blast so you can stay up to date with the latest information and studies.