by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck showcases Gevo’s strategy for producing sustainable fuels and chemicals. The presentation deck highlights Gevo’s commitment to a low-carbon business system, encompassing multiple aspects. The first section focuses on Gevo’s expanding footprint, showcasing their
(Formula 1) Formula 1 has announced it is expanding its investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through a new programme developed with Global Partner Qatar Airways. The expansion builds upon the previously announced investment alongside Global Logistics Partner DHL, and creates a broader
(Formula 1) As Formula 1 drives forward with its Net Zero by 2030 goal, it has today announced a multi-year partnership with Aggreko, a world-leading provider of temporary power solutions, to deliver innovative low-carbon energy generation systems at all European Grands
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced a purchase agreement for its low-carbon intensity fuel blendstock with Shell Global Solutions Deutschland GmbH (“Shell”) for use in motorsports. Gevo’s renewable blendstock is suitable for premium motorsport fuels, demonstrating that sustainability and peak performance
by Alasdair Rogers (Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association) The green gas association ADBA – Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association – congratulates the Labour Party on their General Election victory and welcomes the new Government’s emphasis on tackling climate change through rapid
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Ethanol will be on full display during a NASCAR event this weekend. Iowa Corn Growers Association president Jolene Riessen says the Iowa Corn 350 Cup Series Race is a great way to promote the industry. “That’s our
(BARC) The British Truck Racing Championship has announced its commitment to using a more sustainable fuel from the 2023 season onwards. In the first major step on its road to greater sustainability, the championship has partnered with the UK’s leading provider of
(Porsche) The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup will start the new season with eFuels that are potentially near-carbon-neutral. The feedstock comes from the Haru Oni pilot plant. The up to 32 racing cars in the Supercup will be fuelled exclusively with eFuels
(B20 Club of Indiana) The B20 Club of Indiana, a collaborative initiative between the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the American Lung Association, is pleased to announce that Andretti INDYCAR, a world-renowned motorsport team based in Indiana, has joined as an Affiliate
by Stuart Stone (Business Green) World's first fully-electric global racing series announces cleantech deal to help decarbonise events in its season calendar Formula E has inked a "multi-year" deal with global energy solutions provider Aggreko to power its race calendar with biofuel
(TotalEnergies) Partners since 2018, TotalEnergies, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) and Le Mans Endurance Management (LMEM) are pleased to renew their partnership for five years up to 2028. As multi-energy partner, TotalEnergies will support the ACO in its energy transition. Supporting
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy, the nation's largest biofuels trade association, submitted testimony today to the Ohio House of Representatives and its Ways and Means Committee voicing support for House Bill 324, which would provide a tax credit to incentivize
(Iowa Speedway) Grandstands, camping sold out for inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway -- Iowa Corn is proud to be the entitlement partner of the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race in the state. The Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol, will
by y Dominik Wilde (Racer) The 2024 Goodwood Revival will be the first historic motorsport event exclusively use sustainable fuels following a successful trial at this year’s running of the event. At the 2023 Revival in September, the Fordwater Trophy was run with
EEMS24 will be a visionary Discussion Forum on a Sustainable Future for Motorsport. You can directly question and meet world-class business and technology leaders from motorsport and high-performance automotive. For over 20 years, this annual EEMS Conference has become known for
(Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team) Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team achieves emissions reduction of 67% for race and hospitality trucks and generators through biofuels use, saving 339 tCO2e during F1 European season. 67% emissions reduction for race and hospitality trucks and generators saves
(Toyota) Accelerating Development of Core Technologies and Building Global Alliances Toward Early Adoption of Hydrogen Small Mobility Engines --The HySE (Hydrogen Small mobility & Engine technology) research association will enter our hydrogen engine vehicle, the HySE-X1, in the "Mission 1000" Challenge
by Riley Smith (KXEL) Yesterday (October 3, 2023)’s announcement from NASCAR is obviously huge news for the state as far as entertainment and recreation is concerned. The race will be a huge boon for the local economies, as it could
by Jack Daleo (Flying Magazine) The company flew its proprietary hybrid-electric powertrain on a demonstrator powered by biofuel produced from vineyard waste. -- ... Royan, France-based VoltAero isn’t most aviation companies. The firm on Thursday announced it completed what it claims is an industry
(Neste) In an era marked by pressing environmental challenges, the world of motorsports, like many others, is working to make their operations more sustainable. -- Many companies that sponsor and participate in motorsport now recognize the need to take urgent action. Among
by Andrew van Leeuwen (Motorsport.com) Supercars has mandated the use of its E75 fuel blend to the Dunlop Series, its second and third tiers, from next season onwards. The main game moved from an E85 blend to an E75 biofuel for this season,
(Indiana Corn Marketing Council/Hoosier Ag Today) Indiana farmers know how to grow corn. Indiana is the fifth-largest corn-producing state in the country, according to the USDA. Indiana ethanol producers know how to turn that corn into a valuable renewable fuel. The
by Anthony Alaniz (Motor1) The company says the stuff is a "straightforward replacement" for gas. Bentley has joined a growing list of companies exploring sustainable fuel alternatives. The automaker attended this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed with six vehicles that made
(Motorsport UK) Motorsport UK, working with Coryton Fuels, will bring sustainable fuel options to the 2023 edition of Formula Student for the first time in its 25-year history. The finals of the celebrated competition will get underway on Thursday this week at
(Coryton) Coryton and Ecomaxx help fuel a greener future -- A collection of plant waste powered cars will take part in the final stage of The Tulip Rally this month, marking a new milestone for the Netherlands’ oldest rally event. The
(TotalEnergies) For the first time in the endurance event’s history, the 62 race cars competing in the 90th 24 Hours of Le Mans (June 11-12, 2022) will be supplied with a 100% renewable fuel developed and produced by TotalEnergies: Excellium
by Rowan Atkinson (The Guardian) ... Electric vehicles may be a bit soulless, but they’re wonderful mechanisms: fast, quiet and, until recently, very cheap to run. But increasingly, I feel a little duped. When you start to drill into the
(IVECO Italy/AltFuels) IVECO is supporting the Giro d’Italia 2023 with two Daily and one IVECO S-Way LNG supplied for the sporting event. During the 21 stages of the event, starting on 6 May from the Costa dei Trabocchi (Abruzzo) and arriving
(CNBC) Mark Miles, CEO of Penske Entertainment, joins ‘Last Call’ ahead of this year’s Indy 500 to discuss green initiatives in the racing space, the state of F1 racing and more. WATCH VIDEO
by Jonathan Noble (motorsport.com) Tweaks to Formula 1's cost cap rules have opened the door for Mercedes to commit to running its race trucks on biofuel this year. -- The German manufacturer trialled using biofuel for its transporters at last year's Belgian,
by Gary Gastelu (Fox News) Rimac Nevera and Dodge Demon 170 both claim the record -- The Rimac Nevera took all the marbles this week. The $2.2 million Croatian electric "hypercar" laid claim to an astonishing 23 production car performance records that
by Marshall Pruett (Racer Magazine) BorgWarner presented its annual award for innovation at the Indianapolis 500 to the three engineers from Shell/Pennzoil who developed the new 100-percent renewable fuel that has powered the entire NTT IndyCar Series field since the onset of
by Amie Simpson (Brownfield Ag News) ... The High Performance Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Summit brought stakeholders across the transportation sector together to discuss future energy solutions that include corn-based ethanol and soy-based biodiesel. Paul Hodgen is president of the Indiana Corn
(Repsol) - The company is supplying 100% renewable fuel at three service stations located in Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon (Portugal). - By the end of the year, a total of 50 service stations will be dispensing advanced biofuel with zero
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In France, GT Sport confirmed that the Euroformula Open will not hold the second round of its 2023 season in Pau on 13-14 May, as communicated to the Pau organizers on April 27. Technical reasons have led to
by Adam Williams (Sky Sports) F1's 2026 regulations will see the introduction of sustainable fuels, with alcohol and algae possible ingredients to the future of Grand Prix races; it's the rule change that has seen Audi join Mercedes, Red Bull
by Kelly Crandall (Racer Magazine) NASCAR announced on Tuesday that it is committed to achieving net zero operating commissions by 2035. Additionally, the sport has launched NASCAR IMPACT, which is a program designed to align and advance sustainability, community engagement, and other
by John Dagys (Sportscar365) HPD President David Salters reveals his company's solution for an oil dilution dilemma in the build up to the GTP class debut...There were a number of unknowns heading into January’s Rolex 24 at Daytona for competitors
(Biofuels International) The FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved the use of biofuel in karting competitions from this year. The selected fuel is a 100% renewable product made from second generation bio-based components and synthetic fuel produced by German manufacturer
by Bob Kozak (Atlantic Biomass/Advanced Biofuels USA) Formula 1, Indianappolis 500, and International Sports Car Championships use high volume renewable ethanol fuels. Do they know something we should know? Does ethanol "work" better as as a fuel? Does it help an
by Marshall Pruit (Racer Magazine) Team Chevy IndyCar program manager and engine guru Rob Buckner takes RACER’s Marshall Pruett inside the championship-winning manufacturer’s integration of Shell’s new 100-percent renewable fuel which powers every NTT IndyCar Series entry. READ MORE SHELL PROUD
(Repco Supercars Championship) bp, the official fuel supplier to the Repco Supercars Championship, is excited to announce that a new lower carbon* fuel, bp E75 Racing Fuel, will debut in the Supercars from Round 1 in Newcastle. The new race fuel contains
by James Gilboy (The Drive) We called it: F1’s CEO says batteries aren’t the future for the world’s premiere open-wheel race series. ... Instead, the Italian said that F1 will hedge its future on a "clean, zero-emission petrol" that it is
'Tomorrow’s World of Motorsport'...Net zero technology and sport will attract a new audience in the next decade -- Now in its 20th year, our EEMS2023 - Net Zero Motorsport Conference in association with WAE, will take place on March 21st at the
by Jerry Perez (The Drive) The Blue Oval will develop a 350 kW electric motor and new combustion engine able to run on sustainable fuels for the 2026 F1 season. -- It's official now: Ford is returning to Formula 1
by Marshall Pruett (Racer Magazine) The NTT IndyCar Series’ big new technological advancement for the 2023 season made its debut on Thursday at the Thermal Club during the opening sessions of Spring Training. In partnership with Shell, teams are using a new
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The Buggyra Racing Organisation announced Jan. 1 that all of its Tatra-brand trucks are being fueled with renewable diesel, also known as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), during the 45th edition of the Dakar Rally in
(Radical Motorsport/Racer Magazine) ... With the ability to run on biofuel from day one, the use of the Generation 5 engine also makes the SR3 XXR the first Radical that can run on biofuel. ... "... We looked at customer feedback as
by Michael Wayland (CNBC) -Porsche said Tuesday that a pilot plant in Chile started production of the alternative fuel, as it aims to produce millions of gallons by mid-decade. -Officials say e-fuels can act like gasoline, allowing vehicle owners a
by Dan Sutherland (Motor Cycle News) Triumph have announced they are working on more sustainable fuels for their grand prix race engines, as MotoGP series bosses Dorna aim to move the Moto2 class to ethanol-rich E40 by 2024. The Hinckley operation have
(World SBK) Technical and sporting regulation changes following a Superbike Commission meeting, such as a new super concessions concept for performance balancing and a more sustainable future. ... Sustainable fuel for all WorldSBK classes The SBK Commission agreed to introduce sustainable fuel for
by Jonathan Noble (Motorsport) Mercedes has revealed how a trial of running its race trucks on biofuel for the recent Formula 1 triple header helped net an 89 percent reduction in CO2 emissions. ... The Brackley-based squad elected to experiment with running 16 of its
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Toulouse remains a busy center for biotechnology, in the south, and the rise of sustainable aviation fuels is not hurt one little bit from the proximity there of Airbus. ... We reported in July that Neste,
by Megan White (Motorsport.com) Formula 2 and Formula 3 are set to partner with Aramco to pioneer sustainable fuels from 2023. Both championships will run with 55% sustainable fuel next season, with the percentage increasing incrementally to 100% by the start
by Lawrence Barretto (Formula1.com) ... As part of F1’s plans to be Net Zero Carbon by 2030, the sport is pioneering a ‘drop-in’ 100% sustainable fuel that can not only be used in F1 cars from 2026 but crucially can be utilised
by Mansi Paliwal (News Track Live) ... Although internal combustion engines will still be used in Formula 1 in 2026, the new regulations will produce power sources with a "net zero" carbon footprint. F1 intends to do this by mandating that engines
(AgriNews) When it comes to spectator sports, not many events can match the vibrant colors, the unique sounds and the raw power of drag racing. All of that and more was on display Aug. 13-14 at the Shift-S3ctor Indy Airstrip Attack at
(Alt Fuels/Associazione Torino-Pechino) Is it therefore possible to reach the North Cape using only biomethane? In the summer of 2022, the answer is almost yes, given that the car driven by Guido Guerrini and Fabio Cofferati for the Bio-CNG European Tour, which
by Christopher Surgenor (Green Air Online) The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS FI motor racing team is the latest corporate to announce a commitment to investing in sustainable aviation fuel in efforts reduce its Scope 3 aviation carbon footprint. The sports industry is one of
(Nissan) ... To explore possible competition in various motorsports categories, Nissan and NMC are developing these new vehicles with the knowledge gained over many years of Super GT and customer racing vehicle development. Car 230, entered by the NISMO team,
by Jonathon Ramsey (Auto Blog) ... Dodge, current U.S. poster child for the phrase "There's no such thing as too much horsepower," could hit the high note as soon as next month. Mopar Insiders reports its sources saying the automaker is planning a limited
(TotalEnergies) For the first time in the endurance event’s history, the 62 race cars competing in the 90th 24 Hours of Le Mans (June 11-12, 2022) will be supplied with a 100% renewable fuel developed and produced by TotalEnergies: Excellium
(U.S. Grains Council) Delegations from Japan, South Korea, India and Indonesia traveled to the United States last week to take part in the Indianapolis 500. Hosted by the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) in collaboration with the Indiana Corn Marketing Council, the
(Growth Energy) Official Partner Growth Energy showcases benefits of Sunoco Green E15 on and off the track -- NASCAR and Official Partner Growth Energy boast a significant milestone this weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway, celebrating 20 million NASCAR
by Bob Kozak* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Sunday (May 30th) marked the last use of E85 by cars racing in the Indy 500. The race, referred to as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” had about 350,000 cheering fans at the track
(Associated Press) IndyCar will become the first North American racing series to use 100% renewable fuel in its race cars. Shell, which recently signed a five-year extension to be the fuel sponsor for the open-wheel series, announced plans Friday to switch to
by Marshall Pruett (Racer) Shell will replace Speedway as the official fuel supplier of the NTT IndyCar Series in 2023. Pennzoil will also become the official oil of IndyCar; both brands are longtime sponsors and partners of Team Penske. “We are
by Bob Kozak* (Atlantic Biomass/Advanced Biofuels USA) On Sunday (May 22nd), Scott Dixon was the last driver to make a run at the Indy 500 pole. Next Sunday, his record-breaking qualifying means he'll be the first car lined up as
(ETS Racing Fuels) Super GT is the first championship in Asia to run on a 100% biofuel. With the decision to use the fully sustainable fuel Renewablaze GTA R100 from ETS Racing Fuels, the GT Association has achieved a major
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Almost a year ago, The Digest reported that Raízen was rising with about $1.15 billion raised in the biggest Brazil IPO of the year. And this year is no exception to the continued Rising of Raízen
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) ndyCar LLC owner Penske Entertainment announced that, beginning in June, all 26 NTT IndyCar Series cars will be transported by trucks fueled with renewable diesel. NTT Corp. (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone) is the title sponsor
(Biofuels Central) Repsol, supplier of the first single-seater French Formula 4 championship to use 100% advanced biofuel. Repsol has begun supplying 100% advanced biofuel to the French Formula 4 championship for use in pre-season testing at the legendary Bugatti circuit in Le
(Mazda) Mazda Motor Corporation will compete in the endurance race series called Super Taikyu Series 2022, with two vehicles, Mazda2 Bio concept and Mazda Roadster (Mazda MX-5). By participating in the race with a vehicle that runs on next-generation biodiesel
(Fossil Free Racing) Fossil Free Racing, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, was founded to become the testbed for an alternative racing fuel that promises to reduce the carbon footprint of race cars by 90% while lowering fuel costs and increasing performance. Motorsports competition
by Chris Bruce (Motor 1) The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS and Clubsport come ready to take on the track, but an ice racing course in Zell am See, Austria, is probably not the circuit where you expect to see them. To
(Voice Online) In efforts to realise carbon neutrality, Mazda Motor Corporation aims to popularise the use of next-generation bio-diesel fuels. Mazda recently participated in Japanese races with a conventional diesel engine (Skyactiv-D 1.5) that runs on 100% bio-based fuel made
(VP Racing Fuels) VP Racing Fuels, Inc., a global leader in performance fuels, lubricants and additives, announced Thursday that advanced bio-renewable components are available for adaptation with the company’s current race fuel portfolio. “With enhanced concern over the global environment and an
(Biofuels International) Mazda has participated in the Super Taikyu Race in Okayama and ran a car powered by biofuels. The Japanese car manufacturer entered a car with a conventional diesel engine (Skyactiv-D 1.5) that ran on 100% bio-based fuel made
(Biofuels International) Moto GP has revealed that all its classes will run on 100% fossil free fuels by 2027. The motorcycle racing sport will also shift to at least 40% fossil-free by 2024. The fuels will either be laboratory-created, using components
(Biofuels International) Brazilian energy company Raizen and Shell have clinched a deal with Ferrari to supply biofuel to its Formula One team next year. The team will begin using 10% second generation ethanol blend in its fuel from next season. The
by Andy Jensen (Advanced Auto Parts) ... E85 is widely available, an affordable alternative for many popular vehicles. Here's why you should take another look at ethanol. ... E85 is a gasoline and ethanol blend, much like your regular gas. If you
(Prodrive) Prodrive, will be one of the first major teams in the world to compete with a new generation of advanced sustainable fuels in an FIA championship, when it competes in the FIA World Cup for Cross Country Rallies later
(Formula 1) Formula 1 is aiming to field a generation of new power unit by 2025 – and the championship wants that engine to be powered by 100% sustainable ‘drop-in fuel’ designed to help Formula 1 achieve its goal of
(SSC North America) SSC Enhances Sustainability, Flexibility, Accessibility -- SSC North America expands flexible-fuel capabilities of its powertrain assembly to meet the alternative fuel opportunities of road-legal and performance vehicles, integrating a synthesized methanol catalyst as a standard fuel option in
by Stephen Kilbey (Racer Magazine) TotalEnergies is set to provide 100% renewable fuel for the FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans 24 Hours from 2022 onwards. The new fuel, named “Excellium Racing 100,” is produced from bioethanol made from winemaking
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Bentley’s Continental GT3 Pikes Peak racecar proved to be fastest racecar running on renewable fuel at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2021, beating out all other sustainability-focused entrants (like Tesla’s Model S and an Acura
(Global Motorsports Media/Autoweek) Environmental concerns have team bosses second-guessing 2025 plans. -- New engine regulations in Formula 1 slated to kick in for 2025 could be postponed for a year. In Austria, top carmaker officials, including Red Bull team owner Dietrich Mateschitz
(Biofuels International) Bentley’s Continental GT3 Pikes Peak racer is now in final preparations for the world’s most demanding and famous hill climb competition. For its assault on Pikes Peak on 27 June, the car will run on renewable fuel, initiating
(NASCAR) Change is in the air as NASCAR gets ready to hold its first-ever Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway. On top of the excitement that will take place on the track, there will be a new look for the green
(FIA World Touring Car Cup) The WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup will be powered by sustainable fuel from this season following confirmation of partnership agreements between P1 Racing Fuels, motorsport governing body the FIA and WTCR promoter Eurosport Events. Berlin-based
(RallyX Nordic) Supercar, Supercar Lites, RallyX Nordic, Supportklasser -- Much of the RallyX Nordic grid to be powered by cutting-edge new fuel in 2021; Renewable P1 Racing biofuel outperforms fossil-fuel alternatives at no extra cost; Series working to reduce carbon
Energy-efficient technologies and innovative solutions are in great demand as we face the most confusing, challenging, yet exciting business landscape for decades. The 2021 MIA Energy-Efficient Motorsport Conference (EEMS) will help delegates develop their business plans for success in these
by Gary Watkins (Motorsport.com/Yahoo!) The operation that has produced a line of hydrogen test cars over the past 10 years will supply the electric motors, battery and transmission, leaving manufacturers and teams entering the category to develop the fuel-cell stacks that
(FIA World Touring Car Cup Racing) The WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup will be powered by sustainable fuel from this season following confirmation of partnership agreements between P1 Racing Fuels, motorsport governing body the FIA and WTCR promoter Eurosport
by Haydn Cobb (Yahoo!) ... The bivouac plan dovetails former World Rallycross team GCK Motorsport’s four-year off-road programme, launching with the GCK e-Blast 1, with a second model, GCK e-Blast H2, a hybrid car using by battery and hydrogen power.
by John Fialka (E&E News) ... "Can we afford not to do this?" was the way Steve Oldham, the CEO of Carbon Engineering, headquartered in Squamish, British Columbia, put it in a recent TED Talk. He estimated that climate-related damages will
by Máté Petrány (The Drive) Second-generation biofuels are made from biowaste, not food crops. -- Formula 1 is speeding up its environmental efforts, pushing for a much bigger step change on this front together with its governing body, the FIA.
Rolling back auto emission standards was exactly the wrong way to go. ... An alliance between environmentalists and farmers to switch to a clean auto fuel seems like a win-win for both parties. --K. Johnson's letter to Storm Lake Times
by K. Johnson (Storm Lake Times) ... I hear a lot of political lip service these days about reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and cleaning up the air. Alcohol from corn and grains should be a major part of that
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Gevo’s business strategy is to secure off take agreements for jet fuel and isooctane striking a price that gives attractive returns for project financing for large scale build out of capacity. But how? How will they
by Jonathan Noble (Motorsport.com) Formula 1's switch to biofuels with its new generation of cars looks set to trigger a surprise development battleground thanks to a change it brings in engine cooling characteristics. As part of F1's push for sustainability, new
(Bloodhound Land Speed Record) ... The Bloodhound Land Speed Record (LSR) team today confirmed plans to challenge for the world land speed record using a zero-emissions rocket. Powered by concentrated hydrogen peroxide, the rocket will be used alongside the world’s
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today (January 24, 2020), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) announced a collaboration to encourage the development of advanced fuels and efficient technologies in motorsports. This collaboration was formalized through
(NASCAR) On top of the exhilarating and exciting racing taking place this weekend at Phoenix to solidify the Championship 4 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, American Ethanol has something to celebrate, too. NASCAR is surpassing 15 million miles
(Formula 1) ... Being at the forefront of automotive innovation gives Formula 1 a global platform to accelerate progress and develop technologies that reduce and eliminate carbon emissions from the current internal combustion engine (ICE). The hybrid power unit will play
by Jim Lane (Biofuhttp://radar.weather.gov/radar_lite.php?product=NCR&rid=LWX&loop=yesels Digest) Gevo produces and sells low-carbon, renewable, high-performance fuel products. From ethanol to isobutanol, jet fuel, isooctane, oxygenate blendstocks, and more, Gevo is on a mission to replace fossil based products and decarbonize products for large markets. Tim
by Chuck Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) During the Fuel Ethanol Workshop (FEW) this year the Renewable Fuels Association featured a racing Can-Am X3 (2018 model) which has been converted to running on E85. This beautiful vehicle wrapped with the RFA’s “Fueled With Pride”
(GMM/Sports Mole) ... With Formula E dominating motor racing's 'green' credentials, Auto Motor und Sport reports that with its new rules for 2021, Formula 1 wants to start to switch to carbon-neutral fuel. It is believed F1 is prepared to argue that
by John Dagys (Sportscar 365) IMSA expands Green Racing initiatives amid ramped up electrification plans… IMSA has announced an expanded set of initiatives for its IMSA Green program, which extends its affiliation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and SAE International. According
(MOTOR'N TV) Stations have the Ethanol your Muscle Car needs to achieve its full potential! There are a lot of informational websites and videos on Ethanol. Even M.I.T. has done a study and its favorable to E-85. WATCH VIDEO
ICGA’s High Octane Fuel Summit celebrates the power of ethanol for fuel retailers -- Few things on earth express power and speed like the race cars that charge around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The High Octane Fuel Summit, presented by the
(Bioenergy Insight) Two cars in the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama were powered by biogas, a breakthrough to mainstream America for the biogas industry. IndyCars driven by Colton Herta (Harding Steinbrenner Racing) and Patricio O’Ward (Carlin Motorsport) used biogas as fuel,
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) An American Ethanol partnership facilitated an ethanol-focused presentation to future and current mechanics at one Universal Technical Institute campus. -- Mechanic certification focuses intensely on engines themselves, and the mechanical aspects of engine parts. It makes
by Bruce Comer (Ocean Park/Biofuels Digest) Convergence reigns as the North American biofuels industry witnesses a resurgence in mergers and acquisitions, including exceptionally large deals -- Merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in biofuels picked up considerably in 2018 after a slowdown in
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel produced by Renewable Energy Group Inc. and purified with Cynersorb—a surface-functionalized diatomaceous earth from Imerys—helped skipper Phil Sharp of the U.K. take third place out of dozens of participants in this year’s Route du Rhum
by John Duff (Delta Farm Press/National Sorghum Producers) ... The Biofuels Infrastructure Partnership program is a grassroots effort to fund new infrastructure for e15. Selling higher blends of ethanol at convenience stores sometimes requires new equipment or modifications to existing equipment,
by Shelley E. Huguley (SouthWest Farm Press) Father and son team return to Texas for JAG Metals 350 race. -- Racing in Texas for Texas, Austin, Texas, native Austin Wayne Self, drove the No. 22 Chevy Silverado truck at speeds of up to
by Jeff Smith (Hot Rod Network) By now, everybody knows about ethanol and E85. If you don’t, it’s time you caught up with the rest of the world. ... Today, the U.S. Department of Energy defines E85 as actually any blend of
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In the UK, the Imerys Energy Challenge, centered on clean innovation and energy efficiency, is a self-sufficient, CO2-free energy production and storage system tested aboard the Class40 (12.19 meters long) race yacht in some of the world’s
(Bandit Big Rig Series/Globe Newswire) MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council to promote B20, ‘Indomitus’ truck -- Beards, biodiesel and Bandit Big Rig racing— that’s what’s in store for racing enthusiasts Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Elko Speedway. The Minnesota Soybean Research &
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) For the sixth consecutive year, Syngenta Enogen sponsored NASCAR® racing at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa this past weekend. The Iowa 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race presented by Enogen on Sunday highlighted both corn and ethanol around the track and
by John Gilbert (Super Chevy) The big draw to E85 for gearheads was its 105 octane rating that’s no longer posted on the pump. It’s been a while since there’s been any mention of E85 connected with the new vehicles, but
by Henry Payne (Detroit News) The IndyCars racing in the Detroit Grand Prix at Belle Isle this weekend will carry the logos of Chevrolet, Honda, Firestone and others. With 100,000 in attendance on the island and nearly 2 million more watching on TV and
(National Biodiesel Board) Biodiesel Recycled from 'The Galley' Powers North American Stop -- Biodiesel will be working overtime as the Volvo Ocean Race ports in Rhode Island for its North American stopover this month. The race, which is known for rugged competition
(Growth Energy) Today, Growth Energy announced a new partnership initiative between its American Ethanol program and Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the nation’s leading provider of technical training for automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. A critical mission at Growth
by Jeff Smith (Dragzine) Over the years we’ve seen all sorts of misinformation floating around the web on various forums and other social media interfaces with respect to E85 and ethanol fuels, so in the interest of education, we’ve taken
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Honeywell’s UOP has developed a renewable jet fuel processing technology, a renewable diesel process, as well as a joint venture, Envergent Technologies, that will market technologies and equipment for generating power, transportation fuel and heating oil
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Synpet was founded in 2014 as a developer of a synthetic petroleum (SYNPET) business using its Thermal Conversion Process. TCP breaks down organic waste materials by using heat, pressure and water to produce oil and other co-products. SYNPET uses
(Delta Farm Press) The American Ethanol Racing website, AmericanEthanolRacing.com, has been redesigned. As an official NASCAR partner and sponsor of the 2018 Daytona 500-winning No. 3 Monster Energy Cup Series racing team, Growth Energy is excited to showcase the many engine performance benefits
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) History was made Sunday when the grandson of NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Richard Childress drove Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s famous No. 3 Chevrolet across the finish line of the Daytona 500, 20 years after Earnhardt won the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aemetis owns and operates 110 million gallons per year of ethanol and biodiesel facilities in the US and India, and is upgrading the plants using patented technology to produce lower carbon, higher value advanced biofuels and
by Gary Truitt (Hoosier Ag Today) ... NCGA (National Corn Growers Association) will be partnering with corn farmers from across the U.S. – including Alabama, Kansas, Iowa and Michigan – to promote E15 American Ethanol all weekend in the popular Fan
(Quick Fuel Technology/Holley) As a renewable energy source championed by environmentalists, racers often think of E85 as a wimpy fuel that has no place in a drag car. However, many bracket racers have shattered that perception by taking advantage of E85’s
by Dave Schenker (Greenspeed Research) We Did It! THE SHORT VERSION -- With the last borrowed tire and wheel returned to its rightful owner, the Greenspeed Research adventures of Speed Week 2017 came to a close with an official speed record
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) On July 16, the American Ethanol Mystic Powerboat took home “Top Gun” honors at the Grand Lake of the Cherokees Shootout with a 200-mph run. The American Ethanol Mystic Powerboat boat routinely finishes in the top of
by Erin Kidd (Independent Tribune) When Austin Dillon crossed the finish line and made his way to Victory Lane at the Coca-Cola 600, there were smiles from all of his supporters and probably from Dr. Andy Randolph, technical director of
by Jamie Johansen (Energy.AgWired.com) The story of biofuels seems pretty simple when you hear the words, “Engine smart and earth kind,” from Growth Energy’s CEO Emily Skor. ... “E15 is a win, win fuel for consumers. It’s the 21-century fuel for the 21-century consumer
by Jamie Johansen (Energy.AgWired.com) Kum & Go stores launched E15 about two years ago because of the growing demand for higher octane and a lower cost fuel option for customers. We met up with Jim Pirolli, Vice President of Fuels at
(Syngenta/AgriMarketing) Syngenta and Growth Energy are once again working with Iowa Speedway to demonstrate the value of E15 at the NASCAR XFINITY Series American Ethanol E15 250 presented by Enogen. The race, which will be held on June 24, 2017,
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.Agwired.com) The No. 3 Chevrolet owned by Austin Dillon’s grandfather, Richard Childress, returned to Victory Lane during the Coca-Cola 600 for the first time since the late Dale Earnhardt won his last race on Oct. 15, 2000
by Emily Skor (Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In this month's Drive column, Growth Energy's CEO outlines the partnership with racing professionals to demonstrate why ethanol is a good choice for powering engines and the planet. -- ... We know that
(Urban Air Initiative/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Urban Air Initiative is proud to announce an educational partnership with Alec Hohnadell, a driver on the Formula Drift Circuit. Hohnadell not only uses ethanol race fuel for its performance capabilities but also for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... But there’s something so cool in that technology that we can’t take our eyes off the company and its progress, even though looking at the balance sheet can feel like watching a car crash in slow
(Growth Energy) This week, Growth Energy will join racing fans across the country to celebrate the induction of NASCAR’s 2017 Hall of Fame honorees, including racing legend Richard Childress, a longtime champion for ethanol-based fuels. “Richard Childress purchased his first racecar
(National Corn Growers Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The 2016 NASCAR racing season was a year filled with memorable moments for American Ethanol sponsors Growth Energy and National Corn Growers Association and their driver Austin Dillon. In this season’s first American Ethanol paint-out,
(NASCAR/Ethanol Producer Magazine) NASCAR announced Nov. 11 that it will surpass 10 million competition miles on Sunoco Green E15, a biofuel blended with 15 percent American-made ethanol, by the end of the 2016 season. The achievement will be celebrated during the NASCAR Sprint
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) In looking it up, E100 has 76,100 Btu per gallon, compared to 114,000 Btu per gallon of gasoline. For an E10 blend, with its 111,836 Btu per gallon, the difference in energy content is
(Growth Energy) Last weekend, competitors from around the country participated in two major powerboat racing competitions, the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in Missouri, and the Mentor Superboat Grand Prix in Mentor, Ohio. Many of the top performing boats at
by Sara Wyant (Agri-Pulse) Ask most boaters about ethanol and boats and you'll likely hear that the two don't go together. In fact, many gas stations surrounding some of the largest U.S. lakes will advertise “no ethanol in our fuel” as
by Jenny M Kniss (Greenspeed Research) To showcase the viability of renewable energy, non-profit group Greenspeed Research (GsR), reached 209 mph with a truck powered by vegetable oil at the Bonneville Salt Flats this August. Their new world record reached
.jpg)
