by Jarrett Renshaw and Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) … The administration’s early and extensive outreach reflects that expanding the scope of the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to make it a tool
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by David Shepardson (Reuters) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to propose new, more stringent vehicle emissions rules through at least the 2030 model year by March, according to a regulatory update released
by Evan Halper (Washington Post) Companies see only headaches on the horizon for refineries, undercutting the White House push to boost production — … Oil refineries across the country are being
by David Carpintero (ePURE/EurActiv) This article is part of our special report Biofuels’ role in displacing oil. — Lawmakers are in the difficult final stages of resetting EU renewable energy policy
by Kate Abnett (Reuters) Lawmakers on the European Parliament’s environment committee on Tuesday backed an EU plan to effectively ban new petrol and diesel car sales from 2035, while voting against
(NIEUWS (Google Translation)) Transport 100% electric and on biofuel by 2024 — Albert Heijn, together with its partners, is accelerating the sustainability of transport to stores and customers. From the end
by Giulio Piovaccari (Reuters) Electric vehicles are not the only effective route to reducing carbon emissions produced by the car industry, the head of Italy’s automotive lobby said on Tuesday. Other technologies could
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) Electric vehicles are still unattainable for many Americans suffering from stifling gasoline prices, and it could really hurt Democrats in November. … GAS PRICE SURGE
(Diesel Technology Forum) … It has also been the focus of industry comments and testimony to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on its proposed rule establishing future heavy-duty engine emission standards. There are
by Thomas L. Friedman (New York Times) … Because our continued addiction to fossil fuels is bolstering Vladimir Putin’s petrodictatorship and creating a situation where we in the West are
(NACS) Regulators “should encourage innovation to meet environmental performance goals,” NACS says. — NACS on May 13 filed a petition in federal court in Washington, D.C., to challenge the Environmental Protection
by Arianna Skibell (E&E News) The International Council on Clean Transportation says the proposed zero-emission vehicle credit system, which allows manufacturers to use EV credits to offset emissions, would raise
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From renewable methanol to green hydrogen for both mobility and stationary applications, Element 1 is proving hydrogen can be made at a scalable size with
by Tanvi Deshpande (IndiaSpend.com/Scroll.in) Achieving the target won’t drastically reduce emissions nor will India achieve energy security because of it. — For India to meet its target of 20% ethanol blended
by Anthony Hennen (The Center Square/The Bradford Era) The biofuel industry could dramatically reduce tailpipe emissions from cars and improve air quality, but the effects of the pandemic and government subsidies
(City of Albuquerque) Rule requires more stringent motor vehicle emissions standards to improve air quality — Today the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) and the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board (AQCB)
(American Transport Research Institute) The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released a new report that analyzes the environmental impacts of zero-emission trucks (ZET). This analysis, a 2021 top priority of
(F)or an efficient adaptation to climate change, policy makers should remain pragmatic and rely, for the time being, on technology neutrality, measuring and certifying GHG emissions on the whole life
by Philippe Marchand (European Technology and Innovation Platform (ETIP)/Transport Energy Strategies) … Is the recent about turn in Germany regarding the sunset date for sales of the internal combustion engine vehicle
(ClearFlame) Study by Gladstein, Neandross & Associates highlights ClearFlame’s ability to help fleets lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than current alternatives — ClearFlame Engine Technologies, an Illinois-based company
by Matt Reese and Dusty Sonnenberg (Ohio’s Country Journal) … “In a life cycle analysis of ethanol and electric vehicles, you have to look at the base load of carbon intensity.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In the UK, the British Government announced its Energy Security Strategy to create a ‘flow of energy that is affordable, clean and above all secure.
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Belgium, consequent with the increased ambitions brought by the European Green Deal, and the objective to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the European Union (EU) ought
by Rob Hubbard (Minnesota House Public Information/Biobased Diesel Daily) What can Minnesota do to play a role in slowing down climate change? Tim Sexton, Minnesota’s assistant transportation commissioner, believes he has
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In South Dakota, The American Coalition for Ethanol submitted feedback to the Environmental Protection Agency’s request for comment on the current scientific understanding of greenhouse gas modeling
(U.S. Department of Transportation) Standards to require fleet average of 49 mpg by 2026, save consumers money, and advance U.S. energy independence — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic
by Sam Hollier (Campbelltown-McArthur Advertiser) Collusion between retailers, of any type or industry, is a matter for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Our economic system relies on competition
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) ClearFlame Engine Technologies’ ethanol-diesel engine will head to the field for testing in a John Deere 9-liter model, perhaps in tractors and harvesters in the
(Diesel Technology Forum) While emerging technologies scale up, the newest generation of advanced diesel technology and renewable biodiesel fuels need to be embraced and take on more of a role
by Minyvonne Burke (NBC News) The bill says that all vehicles of the model year 2030 or later that are sold, purchased, or registered in the state must be electric.
(Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis) War in Ukraine threatens global grain supply as well as oil, making India’s wise use of arable land an imperative — India’s 2025 target for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Sustainable Energy in America Factbook is produced annually for the Business Council for Sustainable Energy by BloombergNEF and provides year-over-year data and insights on
by Roxby Hartley (EcoEngineers) California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA-LCFS) continues to be the largest regional carbon credit market. It’s been successful in driving carbon reduction across the state. CA-LCFS credit
(Ohio Soybean Association/Highland County Press) At a time of growing consensus on the need for greater reliance on domestic fuel sources, the Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) joined other state soybean
by Geogg Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Minneapolis Star Tribune) Contrary to the assertions of the March 13 article “Ethanol’s emissions clouding its benefits,” ethanol’s environmental benefits are as clear as the blue sky on
by Sara Counihan (NACS/Convenience.com/Convenience Matters podcast episode) In some regions, an EV emits more carbon than an internal combustion engine vehicle. — … John Eichberger leads the Fuels Institute, and the question
by C. Boyden Gray (Boyden Gray & Associates/Real Clear Politics) … Currently, the EPA regulates fuels and automobiles separately, instead of as a single system. Automakers have the technological know-how to
(Bazarneeti) Members of the National Corn Growers Association want to see some forms of renewable energy subjected to the same scrutiny that applies to biofuels. On Thursday, members voted to commission a
by Michael Wayland (CNBC) Consumers hoping to switch to an all-electric or more fuel-efficient vehicle, while Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushes gas prices to record highs, will largely be out
by Savannah Bertrand (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) Every gallon of gasoline sold in the United States contains toxic chemicals called aromatic hydrocarbons—mainly mixtures of BTEX chemicals, which stands for benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene,

Are we ready for the EV revolution?Internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) will remain dominant in the market for decades. How the market can decarbonize most effectively, leveraging EVs when and
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Representatives of the biofuels industry on Feb. 28 filed two separate petitions in with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging a final rule
by AJ Taylor (KIOW) At a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) hearing this morning, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) pressed Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, about
(Sky News) A survey by Which? finds that a higher percentage of electric car owners reported problems with their vehicle in its first four years, and that electric vehicles also spend
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) In his first State of the Union Address, President Joe Biden spoke about many of the challenges facing our nation and world today, from the Ukraine invasion
by Alan Guebert (The Hawk Eye) … However, in an interview for an episode of the podcast “Corn Save America,” Jeremy Martin, the director of fuels policy at UCS (Union of
by Arianna Skibell (E&E News) The Biden administration is preparing to reinstate California’s authority to set auto emissions rules that are more stringent than federal standards, taking a major step toward
(NGVA Europe/ADAC) In its ‘Ecotest 2021’, the German ‘Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club e.V.’ (ADAC) yet again confirmed CNG vehicles as the most environmental friendly. Out of the 112 vehicles that the automotive
by Felix Reeves (Express) Esperts are urging the Government to consider using sustainable fuels in petrol and diesel cars in a possible follow-up to E10 petrol. — With the Government’s
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) … Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, provided an overview of
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discussed the important role biofuels and biobased manufacturing play in the
by Erin Marquis (Jalopnik) … A retired engineer partnered with Polestar to solve the problem of getting EVs through one of
by Megan Lampinen (Automotive World) Allen Schaeffer suggests the delivery segment should be looking at the broader carbon footprint factor
A robust renewable fuels policy that recognizes today’s value and the future potential for expanded use of renewable fuels is
(Diesel Technology Forum) A robust renewable fuels policy that recognizes today’s value and the future potential for expanded use of
by Chuck Abbott (Successful Farming) With automakers shifting toward the production of electric cars and trucks, the ethanol industry said on
by Jasmin Melvin (S&P Global Platts) Ethanol group CEO calls out singular focus on EVs; Says ethanol ‘available now to jumpstart decarbonization’
(Renewable Fuels Association) Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper will testify at a House Agriculture Committee hearing on January 12 on
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Pyran also known as the 5-carbon company, net-zero SAF via wet-waste volatile fatty acids, and
by Ariana Fine (NGT News) NGO Energy Vision’s The Refuse Revolution report on alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies for waste
by María Paula Rubiano A. (Grist) New Jersey joins California, Oregon, and Washington in setting ambitious goals to electrify trucks
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) There is a good news/bad news scenario emerging for canola oil in the European Union’s biodiesel
by Robert Wells (University of Central Florida) An ethanol fuel cell produces less emissions and uses less fuel than combustion
(U.S. President Joe) Biden’s plan could make buying and charging electric cars easier, but electric vehicles are only as clean
by Jennifer A Dlouhy (Bloomberg Quint) The Biden administration is preparing to impose more stringent limits on car and truck emissions
(Diesel Technology Forum) Diesel is the primary power source for over 90 percent of the nation’s transit bus fleet because
(Market Screener) As the United States focuses on tackling climate change, the energy market is seen as a key part of
by Bob Stanton (Government Fleet) … To paraphrase Mark Twain, “The presumptions of the death of the ICE are greatly
by Neil Briscoe (Irish Times) “Electrification of cars is important in reducing emissions but it cannot do it all” —
(Diesel Technology Forum) … The President’s policy, which has a strong focus on electrification, should recognize the decarbonization potential from all
by Hyunjoo Jin (Reuters/Times Drive) The billionaire entrepreneur is escalating criticism about the administration and Democrats for a proposal to give
by Robert White (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) … What is clear, however, is that true energy security and resilience lies
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The president of Minnesota Farmers Union wants to see biofuels policy that accounts for farmers
(Diesel Technology Forum) Picking fuels and technologies to power the trucks and equipment in the future is more than just
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) announced the release of the Biofuels in Canada 2021 (BIC) report, with full
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) Maine Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Melanie Loyzim suspended the permits for the New
(RFD TV) Speculation is growing about what’s going on behind the scenes at the EPA as they continue to extend
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Just back from the AFCC (Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition) event in Washington, and I have
(The Irish Times) Around two-thirds of households in the north rely on kerosene to heat their homes. Some industry insiders
by Keith Reid (Fuels Market News) LEADING FUELS-FOCUSED GROUPS SEE ALTERNATIVE FUELS AS KEY PLAYERS IN A NET-ZERO ENVIRONMENT. …
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN News) Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) announced the release of the Biofuels in Canada 2021 (BIC) report, with
by Tik Root (Washington Post) … The International Energy Association (IEA) reports that transport emissions are still increasing and account for roughly
by Mario Osava (Inter Press Service) The biofuel from this mini biogas power plant in the municipality of Entre Rios
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., on Nov. 5 introduced the Biomass and Biogas for Electric Vehicles
by Brad Plumer and Hiroko Tabuchi (Wall Street Journal) Ford, G.M. and Mercedes agreed to work toward selling only zero-emissions vehicles
by Michael Bates (NGT News) … Late Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1 trillion federal infrastructure spending bill that
(U.S. Department of Energy/Clean Technica) 25 Research, Development, and Demonstration Projects Will Advance Electrification of Freight Trucks, Reduce Vehicle Emissions
(Raizen) Companies sign a memorandum of intent that includes a series of initiatives primarily at the use of ethanol and
by Ellen Rosen (New York Times) Developers say industrial-scale farms are needed to meet the nation’s climate goals, but locals
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) … (Geoff) ”Cooper says RFA is concerned about the language regarding how the carbon emissions

EcoEngineers is bringing back its popular “Crystal Ball” webinar series to close out this interesting year of renewable energy news
by By Rep. Randy Feenstra (Agri-Pulse) … As gasoline prices skyrocket and President Biden and congressional Democrats are increasingly compelled to
by Natasha Keicher (The Daily Iowan) Some Iowa farmers say biofuels and electric vehicles shouldn’t be pitted against each other,
(AutoEvolution) A gorgeous Azure Purple Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid prototype just drove across Iceland using only energy from waste straw
(U.S. Department of Energy) In our International Energy Outlook 2021, we estimate the global light-duty vehicle (LDV) fleet contained 1.31 billion vehicles
by Valdemar Medeiros (Click Oil and Gas (Google Translation)) Qell Acquisition Corp intends to invest in ethanol vehicles, as other
by Jamie L. LaReau (Detroit Free Press) … Costs to drive an EV compared with a gasoline car are detailed in a report Anderson
(Office of Congressman Randy Feenstra (R-IA-04)) “These proposals aim to help consumers and taxpayers save money while also bolstering demand
by Marc Heller (E&E News) Making tractors burn with less pollution has long posed a trade-off: cleaner air, but less power
(ePURE) A new study by automotive research firm JATO has made headlines by revealing that sales of electric vehicles are growing dramatically in
by Will Englund (Washington Post) … Seventy-four times last year, the wind across Upstate New York dropped so low that
by Yasmin Tadjdeh (National Defense) … In a sprawling study, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, said battlefields of
by Neil Winton (Forbes) As politicians declare their love for clean electric cars and fall over themselves to be the
(American Coalition for Ethanol/GrainNet) The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) set forth recommendations today (Sept. 27) on how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Revised 2023 and
by David Shepardson (Reuters) A group of 21 state attorneys general, the District of Columbia, and several major U.S. cities urged
by Melissa Anderson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Defour Group’s Dean Drake, a former GM public policy analyst, says liquid fuels
by Fred Pearce (China Dialogue) Hydrogen may have lost the race to fuel electric cars but it looks a likely
For Immediate Release — September 23, 2021—Frederick, MD — — Building on her recent experience volunteering on Frederick, Maryland’s City and County
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Over the past year I have had the opportunity and privilege to participate in
by John Eichberger and Kimberly Okafor (Fuels Institute and Trillium/Love’s respectively) As the world works to decarbonize the transportation energy
by Joshua D. Rhodes (The Conversation) … Relying more heavily on region-specific technologies … would require building more high-voltage transmission
by Matthew Choi and Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico’s Morning Energy) … The draft bill is subject to amendment and already agriculture
by ZeroHedge (OilPrice.com) California’s power grid transition to renewable energy sources appears to be backfiring. The push into clean energy is
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association on Aug. 27 issued open letters to Sens. Bernie Sanders,
by Sibélia Zanon (Mongabay; Translated by Maya Johnson) • The RenovaBio program has been encouraging biofuel producers in Brazil to
(Office of Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)) U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Dick
by Floyd Vergara (National Biodiesel Board/Advanced Clean Tech News) … However, while other viable solutions are still being developed, biomass-based
(Pantagraph) … The renewable fuel, produced from plants like corn and soybeans, is big business in the Midwest, providing a
(American Coalition for Ethanol) With the push to net-zero vehicles over the next 10 to 30 years, and with “net

Back by popular demand! EcoEngineers is diving into even more case studies involving decarbonization and greenwashing in our next webinar.
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Biofuels Digest) The release of the highly anticipated revision of the Safe Affordable Fuel Efficient
(Diesel Technology Forum) … Another way to get carbon reductions is to use lower carbon fuels. This is perhaps the fastest way
(Bio Market Insights) A team of researchers from Northwestern University, Illinois have developed a novel means of decarbonising the shipping
“Here’s what the future-of-fuel narrative should be: petroleum industry vs. electric vehicles and renewables, including biofuels. For obvious political reasons,
by Matt Russell and Robert Leonard (Fern’s Ag Insider) … The GOP has framed the shift Biden seeks as a zero-sum
(Solutions from the Land) Earlier this month, the EPA published in the Federal Register a rule proposing its Revised 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle
Low Carbon Fuels Strategy Call for Ideas: Response from Coryton
(Coryton) … Consequently, Coryton firmly believes that we need to move away from the focusing on the tailpipe emissions as this effectively 1) ignores the upstream carbon emissions associated with