Germany officially squashes E10; blames automakers for confusion over vehicle damage

In Germany, Environment Minister Sigmar Gabriel Berlin cancelled a planned introduction of a 10 percent ethanol blend mandate, saying that the impact on engines would be too difficult. The Minister blamed auto companies for the switch, saying that the government had not been informed that 3 million vehicles would suffer gasket and hose damage because of the move.

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