E 10 Could Be Banned in Oregon
The ethanol complaints tend to come from Republicans, but three of the bills have Democratic supporters. The politicians said they’re hearing widespread complaints from voters. Sen. Vicki Walker, D-Eugene, co-sponsored the bill that would eliminate the ethanol blend requirements. She testified Thursday, saying the ethanol blend reduced the mileage in her hybrid Toyota from 42 mpg to 36 mpg. “I hate ethanol,” Walker told the committee. “We all voted for this thing (in 2007), and I’m not liking what’s happened.”