(Binatural/PetroNoticias) Binatural, one of the largest biodiesel producers in the country, is expanding the use of pure biofuel (B100) in road transport operations involving its own fleet, partner carriers, and clients. These initiatives are expected to prevent the emission of more
flex-fuel vehicles (FFV)
Back TO HOMELetter from India: One Airplane, One WagonR, and India’s Journey from Energy Vulnerability to Bioeconomy Power
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (W)hat are we eventually going to put in the tanks of these massive long-haul machines? It is a gigantic question involving gigantic aircraft, refineries, capital requirements, and energy loads—and aviation remains among the hardest
September 11, 2026 Read Full Article
The E32 Caipirinha: How Brazil Spiked Its Biofuel Engine and Brewed a 2026 Regulatory Hangover
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... For years, Brazil’s biofuel sector was the energy world’s perfect Caipirinha. It had the right balance of market-driven decarbonization through RenovaBio, ambitious blending mandates like E30, and clear price signals. Then came 2026. Faced with geopolitical oil
September 08, 2026 Read Full Article
Kia Syros Flex-Fuel Concept Unveiled in India
(Team BHP) The Syros Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) Concept is powered by a 1.0-litre engine. -- Kia has unveiled the Syros Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) concept in India. It is powered by a 1.0-litre engine that can run on petrol, ethanol-blended petrol
September 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Truth about Ethanol - Review and Reply to Robert Bryce's Gusher of Lies
by Marc J. Rauch (Auto Channel (Originally Published June 13, 2013)) A Book That's Aptly Named for What It Is -- ... But in my personal research of ethanol, which includes purchasing a non-flex fuel vehicle so that I could experiment with
September 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Video: India Should Allow Direct E100 Sales in Rural Areas - Samir Somaiya
by Mukul Yudhveer Singh (Autocar Professional) Samir Somaiya on direct rural E100 distribution, creating demand for surplus ethanol, GST parity for flex-fuel vehicles, remunerative pricing models, and expanding into CBG and DME. India has surpassed its 20% ethanol blending target five years
August 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Alternative Fuels: Are EVs the Undisputed King?
by Jakub Kvasnicka (CGTN) The continuing turmoil in the Middle East has once again showed motorists how vulnerable petrol and diesel prices remain to global events. With the end of the conflict between Iran and the US remaining elusive as the two sides
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
India’s Ethanol Drive Is Creating a New Food Security Crisis
by R. Ramakumar (Frontline) The E20 campaign is pushing farmers towards maize, which is more profitable for distilleries, taking land away from pulses and oilseeds. If the trend continues, it could worsen India’s food security challenges and increase dependence on imports. --
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Podcast: Opportunities and Constraints in the Move Beyond E15
(NACS) How ethanol blends higher than E15 may offer benefits related to emissions reduction, octane enhancement, agricultural economic activity and energy security. READ MORE; includes AUDIO
August 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Flex-Fuel Motorcycles in India: Complete List of Bikes on Sale
(Neha/AutoX) Ethanol-powered mobility is expanding in India, and these flex-fuel motorcycles are leading the way across different segments. -- Flex-fuel motorcycles are designed to run on petrol as well as ethanol-blended fuels, including E20 and E85, depending on the model. Ethanol burns
August 17, 2026 Read Full Article
BYD Debuts First Brazilian-Made Plug-in Hybrid Flex Car as Sales Surge
by Luciana Novaes Magalhaes (Reuters) Chinese automaker BYD is launching its first Brazilian-made plug-in hybrid flex-fuel car on Tuesday after a two-year investment of 100 million reais ($19.6 million), the company's top executive in the country told Reuters. The Song Pro Super-Hibrido
August 05, 2026 Read Full Article
India Wasn’t First to Adopt Ethanol-Blended Fuel. A Comparison with 5 Countries
Akanksha Mishra (The Print) The US, Brazil, Thailand, Canada, and France rolled out ethanol blending policies and timelines, driven by objectives such as cleaner air and support for agriculture. Ethanol’s history as a fuel is almost as old as the automobile itself—from
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Purdue Biofuels Consortium to Bring Biodiesel and Ethanol Blends to Diesel Engines
by Jared Pike (Purdue University) Most agricultural tractors use petroleum-based diesel fuel — even though a significant amount of the corn they are harvesting goes toward making ethanol. Could tractors start using ethanol as fuel? That’s the project being tackled by
August 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Tougher Norms for Passenger Vehicles to Come into Effect from April 2027 Public Comment DEADLINE August 6, 2026
by Nandhini (News Today) The government has proposed tighter fuel efficiency standards for passenger vehicles under the third phase of the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) regulations, including stricter carbon dioxide emission targets, incentives for cleaner technologies, and a market-based compliance
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
India’s Ethanol Policy Emerges as a Global Biofuel Model: GEMA
(Chemical Industry Digest) India’s rapid progress in ethanol blending is emerging as a global benchmark for countries seeking to enhance energy security through renewable fuels. According to the Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA), India’s policy-driven approach to ethanol production and blending
July 23, 2026 Read Full Article
New Poll Reveals Record Voter Support for E15
(Renewable Fuels Association) Three-quarters of registered voters support expanding the availability of the lower-cost E15 fuel blend and more than seven in ten back federal legislation allowing its sale year-round, according to a recent survey conducted by Morning Consult for the
July 13, 2026 Read Full Article
This New Rs 1.24 Lakh Bike Can Run on Up to 85% Ethanol
(Auto Today/India Today) The Yamaha FZ Blue Flex is powered by the familiar 149cc engine but is engineered to run on ethanol blends ranging from E20 to E85, marking Yamaha's latest step towards sustainable mobility. India Yamaha Motor has launched the FZ
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
John Deere Explores What’s Possible with Ethanol
by Becky Schultz (Power Progress) Ethanol has long been a staple in the automotive industry, used primarily in a low percentage blend with gasoline as an octane enhancer for spark-ignited engines. Over 16 billion gallons of ethanol are produced annually in
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
How to Convert Your Car or Truck into a Flex-Fuel Vehicle
by Brad Brownell (Jalopnik) ... You may have also seen that E85 has an attractively low price attached to it, particularly if you live in the American Midwest, where the cost of a gallon of E85 is often more than a
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
New Poll: Americans Strongly Support RFS, Want Energy Independence
(Renewable Fuels Association) With Independence Day approaching and gas prices remaining stubbornly elevated, a new nationwide poll of more than 2,000 registered voters found a strong majority of Americans support the Renewable Fuel Standard and believe renewable fuels—like ethanol—play a key
July 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blending in Petrol is Scientifically Validated and Safe, Says Government
by Ameya Sathaye (SarkariTel.com) The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has reaffirmed that India’s Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) is scientifically validated, rigorously tested and continuously monitored. The government dismissed misleading social media claims regarding E20 fuel, stating that no widespread
June 29, 2026 Read Full Article
The Ethanol Bridge, Part 3: Why Brazil Escaped Pain at the Pump This Spring
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Brazilian motorists possessed a structural advantage denied to most Americans: total, seamless choice. Step up to thousands of retail stations across Brazil, and you will see a mature, dual-fuel ecosystem in daily operation. This is not
June 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Beyond E20: Repositioning Ethanol as India's Transport Energy Backbone
(KPMG) A strategic perspective on scaling ethanol beyond E20 to strengthen India’s energy security, sustainability, and fuel system resilience -- The report presents a comprehensive perspective on the evolution of India’s ethanol blending programme and its transition into a large-scale, integrated transport
June 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Video: India Won’t Need US Ethanol Imports, Says AIDA DDG Bharati Balaji
by Mukul Yudhveer Singh (Autocar Professional) AIDA Director General Bharati Balaji says India has sufficient ethanol production capacity to support future blending requirements, while also outlining the industry’s outlook on E25, E30 and flex-fuel vehicles. India is unlikely to require ethanol imports
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
From Reducing Oil Imports to Farmer Prosperity: Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri Launches First Flex-Fuel Passenger Vehicle
(India Ministry of Petroleum and Gas) India among countries with lowest fuel price increase despite global crisis: Shri Hardeep Singh Puri -- If 50% of all new two-wheelers and four wheelers sold in India runs on Flex-Fuel, it can generate ₹12,403 crore
June 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Focus: Wheat, Trash, and Sweet Potatoes: Brazilian Ethanol Is a Smorgasbord of Raw Materials
by Oliver Griffin, Diego Vara and Oliver Griffin (Reuters) Brazil's 'third wave' biofuel innovation expands to wheat, sweet potatoes, and food waste; Sugarcane producers warn of overproduction with sugar prices near six-year lows; New feedstocks offer co-products like animal feed, with investments from
June 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Toyota Urges India to Cut Fuel Costs for Ethanol Adoption
by Ishaan Verma (Whalesbook) Toyota Kirloskar is urging India to adopt a customer-first economic model for flex-fuel vehicles, citing Brazil's success. The automaker argues that consumer savings at the pump, not just engineering, will drive ethanol adoption amidst rising crude oil prices
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Maruti Suzuki to Launch 100% Ethanol-Powered Flex-Fuel Car on June 5
(Daijiworld Media Network) Maruti Suzuki India Limited is set to launch its first flex-fuel car capable of running on 100 per cent ethanol on June 5, marking a significant step towards cleaner and alternative fuel mobility in India. The upcoming vehicle is
May 25, 2026 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Kushan Mitra
Flex-fuel vehicles allow consumers to use whatever blend is available locally, whether E20, E85 or E100. ... It also saves automakers from repeatedly spending on separate development and testing programmes for every new blend level. One vehicle platform, many fuel
May 22, 2026 Read Full Article
India Notifies Standards for Petrol Blends with up to 30% Ethanol
by Akshita Singh (Business Standard) The move is part of the government's preparedness for the next phase of its ethanol-blending programme beyond E20, after advancing the deadline for 20% ethanol blending in petrol from 2030 to 2025-26 The Union government has notified new
May 20, 2026 Read Full Article
How Maize Has Emerged as India’s Leading Ethanol Feedstock?
by Richa Sharma (Business Today/MSN) India’s ethanol blending programme continues to demonstrate strong momentum, with cumulative ethanol supplies touching approximately 515 crore litres during the first six months of Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26, according to industry estimates and supply trends
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Producers Blame California Fire Marshal for Blocking E15 Sales
(Inside EPA) Ethanol producers are asserting that the Newsom administration and California State Fire Marshal are essentially blocking the sale of 15 percent ethanol blends of gasoline (E15) -- despite last year’s law directing state officials to expedite such sales --
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Royal Enfield Classic 350 Flex Fuel E85 Ethanol Blend Spied Testing
by Sagar Patel (Rush Lane) Soon after the Government of India released draft rules to introduce higher ethanol blends like E85 and E100, a new development has emerged from Chennai. A test mule of Royal Enfield Classic 350 has been spotted on
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Leads in Biofuels: 75% Flexible Vehicles
(Noticias Ambientales (Google translation)) Brazil leads the use of alternative fuels, surpassing the European Union, according to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who highlighted Brazil’s progress in renewable energies for transportation. Brazil’s focus on biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel offers a different option to
April 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Govt Allows Ethanol Blending in Aviation Turbine Fuel
(India Today/MSN) In a fresh move towards cleaner energy, the government has now allowed ethanol blending in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). The step is aimed at promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and reducing India's dependence on imported oil. This comes as
April 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Pearson Fuels Delivers E85 to 500th Location as Gasoline Prices Soar
(Pearson Fuels) Pearson Fuels reached a milestone this week, delivering E85 to its 500th station. “We are excited to achieve number 500 and expand access to E85 across California,” said Doug Vind, managing member of Pearson Fuels. “With some retail gasoline above
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
India Should Move to 100% Ethanol Fuel: Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari Pushes for 0% Petrol
by Neeraj Padmakumar (Times of India/Cartoq) India could be heading towards 100 percent Ethanol-blended petrol (E100) sooner than expected. Speaking at the Indian Federation of Green Energy's Green Transport Conclave, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the country should aim for 100
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Banking the Future: Why Energy Systems Win by Playing Monopoly
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... For most of the past half-century, oil has played the role of a perfect board. The turns were predictable, the rents manageable, the supply chains tuned so tightly that the system felt less like a
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol & Automakers—Time for a New Collaboration
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) ... (N)ame a federal program or policy that costs taxpayers nothing, costs consumers nothing, provides value and regulatory relief to a heavily regulated business, provides value to the consumer in the
April 16, 2026 Read Full Article
California Bill to Expand Access to Cheaper E-85 Fuel Advances in Legislature
by Charlie Lapastora (CBS Sacramento/MSN) A bill aimed at lowering fuel costs for California drivers is moving forward in the state Legislature. Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom introduced AB 2046, known as Access to Affordable Gas, which would allow drivers to install federally approved E-85 conversion
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Industry Wants Flexible Rules for Voluntary Biodiesel Blending
by Rafael Walendorff (Globo Rural — Brasília/Valor International) Measure could better serve farmers, mitigate diesel supply shock stemming from Middle East war, Congressman Arnaldo Jardim says -- ... Congressman Arnaldo Jardim, vice-president of the Parliamentary Agricultural Front (FPA), said Tuesday (7) that
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Earth Month A-Z: Today--Words Starting with "F"
food waste Flex fuel vehicles (FFV) forest residue/waste fuel prices Each day we will feature words that have special meaning for transitioning to a truly sustainable renewable future. And, we'll highlight an image that illustrates one of those words. Join us from A to Z! Check
April 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Sugar Lobby Pushes for E22 Transition, Flex-fuel Policy as Ethanol Overcapacity Bites
by Hormazd Sorabjee and Mugdha Mishra (AutoCar Professional) Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) says a calibrated move to E22 is immediately viable, and wants lower GST on E100 to make flex-fuel vehicles commercially attractive. India's ethanol blending programme is at a
April 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil’s Dual-Fuel Ethanol Fleet Stabilizes Gasoline Prices Despite Iran War Oil Shock
by Maurico Savarese (Associated Press) As the war in Iran rattles global oil markets, Brazil is partially shielded by a decades-old buffer against shocks that is both cheap and environmentally friendly: Tens of millions of drivers here can choose between filling their tank with
March 31, 2026 Read Full Article
Modi Wants ‘Team India’ to Be Energy Independent, but How Are the States Placed?
(The Federal) PM urges states to encourage alternative sources and schemes such as GOBARdhan but not all of them are making similar progress in Green Energy -- On Friday (March 27), Prime Minister Narendra Modi called a meeting with chief ministers of
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Big Shift Ahead? Ethanol & Flex Vehicles Could Transform India’s Auto Sector
(Business Today) Vijendra Singh, President of the All India Distillers' Association (AIDA), has called for the commercialisation of flex-fuel vehicles to address India's energy crisis. Speaking at the AIDA Annual Distillers' Conclave 2026, Singh stated, "Imagine that many vehicles will run
March 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Voices Grow for Biodiesel Use, but Technology Has Moved on
by Ben Zachariah (Perth Now) With Australian households reeling from the impact of higher fuel prices – compounded by cost-of-living pressures and another interest-rate rise – some are calling for biodiesel to be made available at the pump. Conflicts in the Middle East
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Mandate Revisited: A Practical Path to Curbing Inflation through Fuel Price Relief
by Nosa Osaikhuiwu (The Cable) On August 29, 2023, at the height of the fuel subsidy removal crisis in Nigeria, I published an article in The Nation Newspaper titled “Achieving Pump Price Relief Through Ethanol Mandate.” In that piece, I argued that
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
As Global Oil Prices Surge, Ethanol Blending Is the New Lifeline for India’s Auto Sector
by Shweta Bhanot Mehrotra (Economic Times Auto) With global energy markets expected to remain volatile, India’s programme will be a core pillar of national energy security for the automotive sector -- ... Today, it is increasingly being viewed as a key lever in insulating
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Automakers Split over Zero Emission Vehicles Classification
by Sharmistha Mukherjee (Economic Times Auto) A report by NITI Aayog proposing that flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) and compressed biogas (CBG) vehicles be classified as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) has divided India’s automobile industry. READ MORE Related articles India Auto Firms Clash Over ZEV Definition, Fueling Tech War
March 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Are Flex-Fuel Vehicles Making a Comeback?
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) Ethanol leaders are focused on bringing nationwide E15 to consumers, but the E85 blend is starting to get more attention. Troy Bredenkamp with the Renewable Fuels Association tells Brownfield that nationwide E15 has the potential to
March 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Opinion Ethanol Blending a Strategic Asset Zim Must Promote
(ZimEye) As the SADC Sustainable Energy Week unfolds in Victoria Falls, bringing together regional policymakers, investors and energy leaders, Zimbabwe stands in a unique and credible position. More than a participant in the regional energy transition conversation, Zimbabwe is already a proven
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels, Circular Economy and Conscious Capitalism: Scaling Pathways for Viksit Bharat and Net Zero
by Anandajit Goswami and Pragati Chauhan (The Pioneer) India’s sustainability journey hinges on transforming waste into wealth, and biofuels are emerging as the linchpin of this transition. With millions of tonnes of food waste and agricultural residues generated annually, the opportunity
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Sugar Industry Seeks to Raise Ethanol Blending to 27%
by Sandip Das (Financial Express) Currently out of the total 400 ethanol manufacturers, around 250 units are grain based (rice and maize). Rest of the units manufacture ethanol from sugarcane. -- Out of total offers, over 4710 million litres is offered from
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
New Bill Would Let California Drivers Modify Vehicles for Cheaper Ethanol Fuel
by Alex Nieves (Politico Pro) California is the only state that does not allow flex fuel conversion kits. -- California would become the final state to legalize conversion kits that enable cars to run on high-ethanol fuel under a new bill introduced
February 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Can Ford’s U-Turn on EVs Open the Road for Ethanol?
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) $19 billion down the drain. Ford finally read the writing on the wall and said they are totally reversing course when it comes to EVs. But wait, it gets worse – when
February 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Indian Distillery Industry Pushes for Tax Cuts on Flex-Fuel Vehicles Amid Ethanol Surplus
(Devdiscourse News Desk | India) India's distillery industry calls for a reduction in GST on flex-fuel vehicles as the country grapples with a surplus of ethanol, having achieved its 20% blending target ahead of schedule. The All India Distillers' Association seeks
February 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Brazil Will Host Toyota's New Biofuels Center in Sorocaba: Innovation in Ethanol, Biomethane, and Flex-Fuel R&D Aimed at Decarbonizing Mobility.
by Hilton Liborio (Click Oil and Gas (Google Translation)) Toyota announces a strategic laboratory in the interior of São Paulo state to develop flex-fuel, ethanol, and biomethane technologies, expanding investments in sustainable automotive engineering and energy innovation in Brazil. Toyota has officially confirmed
February 04, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol Policy: Economic Survey Flags Food-vs-Fuel Tension
by Shristi Ohri (Autocar Professional) Government's economic assessment warns of "emerging tension" between energy self-reliance and food security; cites international evidence that biofuel mandates need "periodic recalibration" In what could signal an impending policy review, the Economic Survey 2025-26 has explicitly warned of
February 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Ethanol, Biogas Can Accelerate India’s Clean Mobility Transition, Says Maruti Suzuki’s Tarun Aggarwal
by Anurag Chaturvedi, Darshan Nakhwa, & Ketan Thakkar (Autocar Professional) India needs clean mobility that works at scale today, not just EVs, Maruti Suzuki executive says. -- Amid a strong push for electric vehicles, ethanol blending and biogas offer India the fastest and
January 31, 2026 Read Full Article
After the Flex-Fuel Gasoline Engine, Brazil Is Testing a Diesel Engine that also Burns Ethanol — and This Could Change Everything!
by Roberta Souza (Click Oil and Gas) Technology developed in the country promises to reduce diesel consumption, maintain engine power, and cut emissions in trucks, buses, and agricultural machinery. Brazilians have already become accustomed to the flex-fuel engine, which allows them to
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Blend Rate Tops 11% in October, as E15 Expansion Continues
(Renewable Fuels Association) Ethanol accounted for 11.06 percent of the nation’s gasoline in October, marking the first time in history that the monthly ethanol “blend rate” has topped 11 percent, according to newly released data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The
January 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Iowa Gas Stations Must Now Offer E15 Gasoline
(RBN Energy) Now that the calendar has turned to 2026, most gas stations in Iowa are required to advertise and sell E15 gasoline. The requirement was included the state’s E15 Access Standard, which was adopted by the state legislature in 2022. Gas
January 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Daily Digest today released its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world, looking at the state of biofuels mandates in 65 countries. Get the latest up to the minute new information on the
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
'From Earth to Engine': New Documentary Highlights Brazil’s Leadership in Ethanol and Decarbonization — Featuring Inpasa
(Acumen Media/EIN Presswire) A powerful new documentary, From Earth to Engine, will premiere globally as part of the Global Sustainable Trade Initiative, an exclusive content series. The film unveils how ethanol, one of the world’s most scalable biofuels, is transforming the
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels Releases 2025 Annual Report
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) released its 2025 Annual Report to its members and industry stakeholders at an event at Canterbury Park in Shakopee on Dec 3. “Our efforts on your behalf began in 2025 with advocacy in
December 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Auto Industry, Ethanol Makers Agree on Continuation of 20% Blending for Now
by Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) Auto industry, the government, and other stakeholders believe that flex fuel vehicles are the way forward: Vikram Gulati, country head and Executive Vice President (corporate affairs), Toyota Kirloskar Motor -- The automobile industry and ethanol
December 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Cane-Ethanol Producers in Brazil Do Not See Corn-Ethanol as a Threat
by May Angel (Reuters/World Energy News) Plinio Nastari of the agribusiness consultancy Datagro said that the growing demand for ethanol should be used to ensure that corn is not used as a feedstock in the production of biofuels. Since the turn
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
The Fight for FFVs
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Since 2016, momentum for flex-fuel vehicle (FFV) expansion across the U.S. has been slow, if not non-existent. Only in the last two years have new FFV models been offered in the U.S., and there haven’t
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Expected to Significantly Weaken Fuel Economy Rules
by Lisa Friedman and Maxine Joselow (New York Times/The Spokesman-Review) The Trump administration is expected Wednesday to propose weakening automobile fuel efficiency standards that were set under President Joe Biden to spur the sale of electric vehicles, according to three people
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol-rich E85 Fuel Now Available in 4,000 Filling Stations in France
(Bioéthanol France/ePURE) Thanks to the commitment of all E85 fuel distributors in France, the milestone of 4,000 E85 filling stations nationwide has just been reached. Today, nearly 42% of French service stations are equipped with E85, the renewable fuel that favours
November 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Vale Is Testing a Higher Biodiesel Blend in Trucks and Electric Vehicles
by Marta Nogueira (Reuters) Mining company Vale said on Tuesday it has made progress in initiatives aimed at reducing emissions from its off-road trucks, with trials of these vehicles powered by higher blends of biodiesel in diesel, as well as other battery-powered
November 25, 2025 Read Full Article
RFA Recommends California Implement FFV Standard
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted to the California Air Resources Board, the Renewable Fuels Association recommended the agency require flex fuel vehicle capability in all new vehicles with internal combustion engines sold in California, at the earliest practical model year. The
November 24, 2025 Read Full Article
New Mahindra CNG, Ethanol Flex-Fuel, Electric Tractors Showcased – Agrovision 2025
by Pearl Daniels (Rush Lane) Mahindra is the world’s largest tractor manufacturer by volume. Today (November 21, 2025), they have presented a full lineup of next-generation alternate-fuel tractors and farm technologies at Agrovision 2025 in Nagpur. ... Mahindra’s New Alternate Fuel Tractor Lineup
November 22, 2025 Read Full Article
The Global Grain Game: Could India Become the Brazil of Ethanol
by CK Jain (Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association/Gulshan Polyols Limited/Fortune India) Success will depend on ensuring long-term vision in policy, incentivising flex-fuel adoption, modernising ethanol infrastructure, and investing in innovations that serve both rural and urban India. India stands on the cusp of
November 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Vale and Wabtec Sign Agreement to Test Ethanol Use in Locomotives on the Vitória-Minas Railway
(Wabtec) Goal is to study the use of ethanol in engines as an alternative to diesel; Tests will be conducted through 2027 in Vitória-Minas Railway fleet;Partnership advances the decarbonization of the company’s rail operations Vale and locomotive manufacturer Wabtec Corporation [NYSE: WAB] have
October 16, 2025 Read Full Article
How Ethanol Is the Energy Behind BYD's New Electric Vehicle
by Steven Downes (Energy Digital) EV giant BYD’s latest breakthrough is a Super Hybrid vehicle with biofuel compatibility – and the SONG PRO COP30 is its 14 millionth low-energy vehicle -- The global transition to renewable energy is gaining momentum through innovative
October 16, 2025 Read Full Article
RFS: Looking Back 20 Years
by Holly Jessen (Ethanol Producer Magazine) To mark the 20-year anniversary of the RFS, Ethanol Producer Magazine spoke to several long-time members of the ethanol industry about what has been accomplished as well as what’s next on the horizon. ... When asked to
October 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Flex Engines Gaining Traction in India with Ethanol Push: IFGE Chief
by Kaushal Verma (ANI News) Flex engines are gaining a foothold in India, backed by the country's growing ethanol blending programme and other biofuel initiatives, Pramod Chaudhari, President of the Indian Federation of Green Energy, said on Wednesday. ... Flex engines, or flex-fuel engines, are
September 24, 2025 Read Full Article
USGBC Continues Laying Groundwork for DDGS Exports to India
(U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Senior Director of Global Strategies Kurt Shultz traveled to India to build end-user interest in purchasing U.S. distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS), that so far do not have
September 23, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Flex-Fuel Mixing Controlled Combustion Systems Enabled by Prechamber Ignition
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This 60% complete project, funded at $3.125M, is developing a heavy-duty flex-fuel (E10-E98) engine with prechamber ignition to mimic diesel combustion. This approach promises ~50% reduction in lifecycle CO2 using bioethanol, maintaining snap torque and efficiency.
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
National Survey: Americans Strongly Support Year-Round Access to E15
(Renewable Fuels Association) New polling conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the Renewable Fuels Association shows strong support for legislation allowing year-round access to E15, a lower-cost fuel blend containing 15 percent ethanol. The survey of nearly 2,000 registered voters
September 17, 2025 Read Full Article
California Motorists Saved More than $1 Billion at the Pump by Choosing E85
(Pearson Fuels) Since E85’s introduction to California nearly 20 years ago, consumers have saved more than $1 billion at the fuel pump by choosing E85 instead of unleaded gasoline. Today, with about 600 retail stations distributing E85 throughout the state, more Californians
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Report on Farm Progress Show Biofuels Buzz
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Ethanol was in the spotlight at the 2025 Farm Progress Show with USDA predicting a record corn crop that needs to find a home through increased exports and domestic demand and the Renewable Fuels Association once again
August 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Environment Government Ethanol Boosters Say E30 and Marketing to Youth Point the Way for Corn Fuel’s Future
by John Hult (South Dakota Searchlight) Nebraska fleet study backs higher ethanol blends; SD advertising targets teens -- The ethanol industry won’t tell you to fill your vehicle with illegal fuel, but thanks to a long-term study of fleet vehicles in Nebraska,
August 25, 2025 Read Full Article
This Toyota Prius Can Cut Emissions by Up to 90% Thanks to a Clever Trick
by Thanos Pappas (Car Scoops) The plug-in hybrid powertrain of this Prius prototype can run on both ethanol and gasoline -- The Prius PHEV flex fuel prototype offers a new approach to vehicle decarbonization. It pairs plug-in hybrid technology with an engine that can
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Car Market Growth Accelerates with Rising Green Mobility Demand
(Allied Market Research/EIN Newswire) ... The ethanol car market refers to the segment of the automotive industry that utilizes ethanol-based fuels, such as E85 or flex-fuel, as a primary energy source. Ethanol cars are designed or modified to run on higher
August 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Carmakers Step Up Flex Fuel Efforts with CAFE III on The Horizon
Tushaar Singh Gill (Acko Drive) India’s top carmakers are ramping up flex fuel vehicle plans as new CAFE III rules will soon give ethanol-blended cars the same regulatory benefits as EVs. Automakers are showcasing new models, but concerns remain over efficiency
August 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Flex Fuel Vehicle Market Outlook Report 2025-2034 Global Push For Higher Ethanol Blends Like E85 Drives FFV Adoption And Automaker Innovation
Nasdaq/Globe Newswire/MENAFN) The Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) market is projected to grow from USD 68.2 billion in 2025 to USD 115.8 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 6.1%. Driven by environmental concerns, government incentives, and advancements in ethanol-blended fuels, the
August 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Japan, Brazil to Cohost Meeting on Sustainable Fuel; Intl Adoption of Hydrogen, Biofuel to Be Promoted
(The Yomiuri Shimbun/Japan News) The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry and other entities plans to establish a “sustainable fuel ministerial meeting” to discuss the expansion of the use of fuels such as hydrogen with other countries, and to hold its first
August 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Government Likely to Increase Ethanol Blending in Petrol to 27%
by Dipak K Dash (Times of India)After achieving 20% ethanol blending in petrol, the govt is likely to increase the target to 27% — and call the new blend E27. READ MORE Related articles India plans E27 ethanol fuel blend as push for alternative fuels
July 28, 2025 Read Full Article
MoRTH May Bat for Biofuel Vehicles in CAFE 3 Norms Input to BEE
by Subhash Narayan,Manas Pimpalkhare (Mint/MSN) Amid an ongoing tussle over emission norms in the world’s third-largest auto sector, the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) is likely to ask the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) to provide incentives to vehicles running on
July 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Return of The Rubik’s Cube: Higher Blends the Simple Solution to Match Up RVOs, SREs, E15, Tax Credits, & RINS
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Biofuels Digest) The only way to ensure the long term health of the biofuel (RFS) program is with more biofuels. That is because the construct of the RFS allows RINS and SREs to eat away at
July 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Pearson Fuels Launches Second Annual E85 Day with $1.85 Fuel August 5-6, 2025
(Pearson Fuels) Big savings are coming to flex fuel vehicle drivers. In celebration of the second annual national E85 Day, Pearson Fuels is dropping the price of E85 to $1.85 per gallon at over 230 participating locations across California. From 8:30 a.m.
July 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Nebraska Ethanol Board Welcomes E30 Demonstration Interim Report
(Nebraska Ethanol Board) The Nebraska Ethanol Board (NEB) today announced the publication of the interim report for Phase II of the E30 Demonstration. The project is demonstrating the viability of E30 fuel (a blend of 30% ethanol and 70% gasoline) in
July 17, 2025 Read Full Article
America Reveals the $6 Billion Engine of the Future – No Hydrogen, No Ammonia, No Electric
by D. Garcia (EcoNews) ... The world’s largest carmaker, Stellantis, operating under the 14 brands, which include Fiat, Peugeot, and Jeep – has, in a recent statement, revealed it will invest $6 billion into the South American market to build a
July 14, 2025 Read Full Article
GM's Flex-Fuel Revival Is Good News for Ethanol Producers
by John Duff (Kansas Farmer) Sorghum Focus: GM's new flex-fuel Chevy Trax can change the future of renewable transportation. -- General Motors’ recent decision to bring back flex-fuel vehicles didn’t generate a lot of national headlines, but it made a big impact
July 08, 2025 Read Full Article
India's Biofuel Sector Transitioning from Promise to Partial Implementation: Report
(Times of Oman) India's biofuel sector is slowly moving from a stage of promise to partial implementation, supported by strong government policies, rising need for decarbonization, and the push for rural value creation, according to a report by YES Securities. The report
June 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Heard on the Floor at FEW
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) ... Renewable Fuels Association calls for EPA action, E15 access, and 45Z clarity The Renewable Fuels Association is advocating for policies to “unleash American ethanol,” according to its president and CEO Geoff Cooper, who delivered the keynote
June 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Toyota’s Biofuel: A New Lease on Life for Combustion Engines
by Yves Helven (Global Fleet) ... A recent Nikkei Asia report reveals that Japanese automakers led by Toyota have opened a bioethanol facility in Fukushima, aiming to slash the carbon footprint of conventional engines with a new kind of “better biofuel”. The technological
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Sugar Industry Seeks Ethanol Price Revision as Blending Share Drops to 28 pc
(PTI/Mint) Sugar industry seeks ethanol price revision as blending share drops to 28 pc -- The sugar industry has demanded a revision of ethanol procurement prices and extension of blending targets beyond 20 per cent, as the sector's contribution to the national
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Taking Centerstage in India's Clean Energy Landscape Amid Growth in Biofuels
by Sudheer Singh (Economic Times Energy World) Consider the fact that the average Ethanol Blending Percentage achieved by the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) reached 18.4 per cent at the end of March 2025, from 14.6 per cent in the previous year, inching closer
May 29, 2025 Read Full Article
E85 Pilot Program In Mexico Shows Positive Results
(U.S. Grains Council) During the past six weeks, 10 taxis in Monterrey, Mexico converted to Flex Fuel technology and traveled more than 43,000 miles, using in excess of 1,500 gallons of E85—gasoline blended with 85% bioethanol—cutting operating costs by more than
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuel Memorial Day Weekend Road Trips with American-Made Ethanol
by Robert White (Renewable Fuels Association) On Monday, our nation will remember the many men and women whose ultimate sacrifice guaranteed our nation’s freedom and independence. These are values Americans hold dear, and many of us have lost a loved one
May 22, 2025 Read Full Article
From Carbon to Commerce: What Canada's Federal Election Means for Ethanol
by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada/Ethanol Producer Magazine) This column is being written immediately after Canada’s federal election. The Liberals have secured a historic fourth term while Conservatives reached their highest vote count in 40 years. Yet, amid this, one of
May 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuel Wars: 2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack 6.4L | eFlexFuel E85 vs. Gas Dynos: Which Wins?
E85 Vs. Premium Gasoline: eFlexFuel Equipped 2019 Dodge Challenger 6.4L -- It’s one thing to talk about performance gains but it’s another thing to perform testing and prove them. Critics say there are no gains to be had from E85 in naturally
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Finding a Path Forward for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(MId-West Farm Report Madison) Geoff Cooper is the CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association. He says he wants to see support for flex-fuel vehicles and a clear path forward on tax credits for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production. He says airplanes are
May 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Add to Ethanol’s To Do List
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) For many of us, to stay on top of things we need to write them down as reminders in what I call a “To-Do” list. The ethanol industry has, or should have
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Corn Growers to Ford: Bring Back Flex-Fuel Vehicles
by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) Missouri Corn Growers Association Executive Director Bradley Schad says Ford Motor Company’s Flex-Fuel vehicles should make a comeback. “As corn growers are filling up their vehicles in their communities, they don’t have the option to be
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
What You Can Do for Earth Month and Beyond! In California, You Can Use a 100% Renewable Replacement for Gasoline, SuperEthanol!
In California, Pearson Fuels supplies E85 to 329 retail sites across the state and adds around 50 sites every year. Pearson’s two products are E85 blended with gasoline and a completely renewable fuel made up of E85 and renewable naphtha, which
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Sen. Klobuchar Tours Heron Lake Bioenergy
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) visited Heron Lake BioEnergy on April 16 to discuss federal issues important to Minnesota’s ethanol industry. Among the topics discussed during the Senator’s visit included the ramifications of tariff uncertainty on U.S. ethanol exports,
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
This Company Says It Has the Answer to How EV Companies Can Easily Pivot to Hybrids
by Thomas Hundal (The Autopian) ... Horse Powertrain, a joint venture between Chinese automaker Geely and French automaker Renault, has unveiled a hybrid propulsion unit that packages a combustion engine, an electric motor, and a transmission in roughly the same space
April 18, 2025 Read Full Article
India to Set Fresh Target of 30 Per Cent Ethanol Blending in Petrol by 2030: Report
by Vivek Waghmode (ChiniMandi) New Delhi: India is preparing to set a new target of 30 percent ethanol blending in petrol by 2030, after successfully reaching the 20 percent mark by March this year, reported Business Standard citing sources. The original goal of
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
E85 Fuel Explained: What to Know about Ethanol-Blended Gasoline
by David Gluckman (Car and Driver) Not all cars are compatible with this ethanol-rich fuel, and deciding whether to fill up with it requires some consideration. ... Even if your car's engine isn't compatible with E85, it's a topic of increasing relevance in
April 04, 2025 Read Full Article
2035: A Good Year for Ethanol in the EU?
by Philippe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies) In the EU mobility transition, 2035 has been circled in red on the calendar. In the original version of the Green Deal, a de facto sales ban of Internal Combustion Engines Vehicles (ICEV) in 2035 would pave the
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Missouri Farmer Calls Ford Out for Abandoning Ethanol Flex Fuel in New F-150 Trucks
by Matthew J. Grassi (AgWeb/Farm Journal) Ford began phasing out its flex fuel engine options starting with 2024 model year F Series trucks. Missouri farmers are asking the auto giant to reverse that decision and get back on board with ethanol.
April 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Strengthening Ghana’s National Biofuel Policy Implementation: Tailored Policy Recommendations
by David King Boison, Awudu Iddrisu and Sylvester Vuvor (MyJoyOnline) Ghana, like many countries across sub-Saharan Africa, is at a critical crossroads in its energy transition journey. With increasing pressure to reduce fossil fuel dependence, enhance energy security, and meet international
April 01, 2025 Read Full Article
What Is E85 Gas, And Is Fuel Economy the Only Downside?
by Jason Marker (Jalopnik) ... There are currently, as of March 2025, more than 4,200 public gas stations in 44 US states that sell E85 alongside regular old dinosaur squeezins. Most of those E85 pumps are clustered in and around the
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Feenstra Leads Legislation to Promote E-85 Flex Fuel Vehicles over Electrical-Vehicle Mandates for Federal Vehicle Fleet
(KWBG) Today (March 18, 2025), U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) introduced the Comparison of Sustainable Transportation (COST) Act, which would direct the Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office and U.S. Secretary of Energy to compare the financial and environmental costs of
March 19, 2025 Read Full Article
RFA Promotes Flex Fuel Conversion Kits at #Classic25
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Since most car makers stopped selling flex-fuel vehicles, it’s hard to find a new car or truck these days that is made to run on up to 85% ethanol fuel. But at Commodity Classic, the Renewable Fuels Association was
March 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Feenstra: 'Replace EV Cuts With 45Z'
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Cuts to Electric-Vehicle Subsidies Could Pave Way For 45Z Budget Funding -- As rural America awaits the fate of the 45Z Clean Fuels Production Tax credit, one member of Congress told the ethanol industry during the
February 21, 2025 Read Full Article
SIAM: BS7 Committee Examining Compliance Challenges of Ethanol-Blended Fuels
by Shweta Bhanot Mehrotra (Economic Times Auto) Banerjee emphasises that the automotive industry has been on track with its ethanol-blended fuels -- The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) says the committee working on Bharat Stage7 (BS7) emission norms is evaluating various aspects
February 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Urges Sugar Industry to Diversify into Ethanol, Green Hydrogen
(PTI/The Pioneer) Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday called upon the sugar industry to explore multiple avenues for diversification, including ethanol-diesel blending and green hydrogen production. Addressing the annual general meeting of the Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
HEFF’d Around and Found Out
by Ron Lamberty (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ACE’s Hybrid Electric Flex Fuel (HEFF) demonstration project began by logging 3,688 miles on regular gasoline to establish a baseline mileage number in August 2021, and then our used 2019 Ford Fusion
December 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Vietnam Has Great Potential for Biofuel: Experts
(VietnamNet Global) Biofuels are part of the country’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. -- Vietnam has an abundance of raw materials for biofuel production which could be the key to transforming the transportation sector and moving towards sustainable growth, according to
December 09, 2024 Read Full Article
5 Stocks that Benefit from Car Modernization and Biofuel Expansion by Mover e Combustível do Futuro
(Global Happenings) ... Fuel of the Future includes incentives for biofuels, creating mandates for SAF , green diesel and biomethane. ... “We should have a broad renewal of car engines by 2032 and the main automakers have already announced around 130 billion investments
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Fiat Is Selling Hybrids that Run on Ethanol
by Adrian Padeanu (Motor 1) ... The Stellantis brand calls it a “bio-hybrid” technology that revolves around a turbocharged 1.0-liter engine. This three-cylinder mill runs on gasoline and ethanol while being supplemented by an electric motor. The combustion engine is good for
November 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Trump Picks Ex-congressman Zeldin to Run Environmental Protection Agency
by Timothy Gardner and David Shepardson (Reuters) Zeldin voted against Biden's climate change law; Opposed NY goal to ban gasoline-powered cars by 2035; In Congress, Zeldin backed environmental bills 14% of the time -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday
November 12, 2024 Read Full Article
India Eyes Sweet Sorghum as Alternative Feedstock to Boost Ethanol Production
by Sampad Nandy (S&P Global) Cites availability issues with sugarcane, rice, corn; Calls on experts to develop higher-yielding sweet sorghum; Targets 20% ethanol blending by 2025 -- The Indian government may push for sweet sorghum as an alternative to sugarcane to diversify ethanol feedstocks,
November 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Ethanol Vehicle Market to Observe Strong Growth: CAGR of 9.1% | Toyota Motor Corporation, Honda Motor Co., Ltd
by David Correa(Allied Market Research/EIN Presswire) Exhausting fossil-fuel reserves, less CO2 emission from vehicles, stringent environmental guidelines -- The global size was valued at $564.3 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $1,317.6 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 9.1%
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
How a More Pragmatic Approach to Biofuels Would Boost EU Competitiveness
by David Carpintero (ePURE/EurActiv) The latest EU policy mantra is ‘competitiveness’ – a word that was recently brought to new prominence thanks to a long-awaited report from Mario Draghi and one that will continue to be chanted by incoming European Commissioners and
November 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Veterans for Renewable Fuels Offers Holiday Fuel Discount in Olathe, Kansas
(Renewable Fuels Association) In honor of Veterans Day, a special fuel promotion will give local drivers access to a deep fuel discount on two popular ethanol fuel blends, sponsored by Kansas Corn and Veterans for Renewable Fuels, an initiative of the Missouri-based Renewable Fuels Association. All
November 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Honda CB300F Flex Fuel Launched at Rs 1.70 Lakh in India; Runs on 85% Ethanol
by Reetika Bhatt (AutoX) Aside from the Flex Fuel update, the 2024 Honda CB300F keeps all its original features, including the design, hardware, engine, and overall configuration. -- Honda has launched the CB300F Flex Fuel motorcycle in India at Rs 1.70 lakh (ex-showroom). The
October 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Phillips 66 Hit with $604.9 Million US Verdict in Fuel Trade-Secrets Case
by Blake Brittain (Reuters) Phillips denied Propel's trade secrets claims; Jury decided the case in Oakland, California -- Energy company Phillips 66 (PSX.N) owes biofuel maker Propel Fuels $604.9 million in damages for stealing Propel's trade secrets to build up its renewable-fuel capabilities, a jury
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Gadkari Reviews Industry’s Preparedness for Launch of Ethanol and Flex Fuel Vehicles
by Subhash Narayan (Mint) The minister asked automobile manufacturers to look into ways of making ethanol and flex fuels more widely acceptable. -- Minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari has asked automobile manufacturers to look into ways of making ethanol
October 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Toyota Maps Out When Its ICE Age Will End in America
by Craig Trudell (Bloomberg) ... “In the US, there is a decision being made now — and I’m not a part of it — as to whether to stop making pure ICE for the US market,” Gill Pratt, Toyota’s chief
October 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Mobility: Time for a Hamiltonian Moment
by Philippe Marchand (Transportation Energy Strategies) ... Hybrids as a Pragmatic Option -- What are some of the CEOs of global, non-Chinese car manufacturers (and even some Chinese-owned ones) saying today? They’re arguing that customers are not yet ready to fully transition
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Gadkari Calls for Lower GST on Flex-Fuel Cars to Encourage Biofuel Usage
(Press Trust of India/Outlook Planet) Flex-fuel-compatible cars can run on more than one type of fuel and also on a mixture. Typically, a blend of petrol and ethanol or methanol is used -- At present, 28 percent GST is levied on vehicles
October 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Flex Fuel Vehicles Here to Stay, RFA Says
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A leader with the Renewable Fuels Association says he has an optimistic outlook for flex fuel vehicles. Robert White, senior vice president of industry relations and market development, says California has helped lead that charge. “There’s
September 11, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA, Other Petitioners File Initial Brief in Lawsuit Over EPA’s Tailpipe Standards
(Renewable Fuels Association) In a detailed brief submitted late Friday to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, the Renewable Fuels Association and 55 other parties argued that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency unlawfully exceeded its statutory authority and acted arbitrarily and capriciously by
September 10, 2024 Read Full Article
GM to Launch Its First Ethanol-Capable Hybrid-Flex Vehicles in Brazil
by Alberto Alerigi Jr. and by Andre Romani (Reuters) General Motors (GM.N) said on Wednesday that it would begin producing its first-ever hybrid-flex vehicles that can run on 100% ethanol or gasoline alongside their batteries in Brazil. Rival automakers Stellantis (STLAM.MI) and Honda (7267.T) have also announced plans this year
September 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Vice President Geraldo Alckmin Performs the First 100% Ethanol Refueling of Flex-Fuel Vehicles during a Visit to the Stellantis Hub in Goiana
(Stellantis (Google Translation)) Stellantis is a pioneer in Brazil in fueling flex-fuel cars that come off the assembly line with 100% ethanol; Vice President of the Republic participated in the launch of the initiative that reduces around 87% of CO2 emissions when
September 05, 2024 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Industry Thriving, RFA Says
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) ... Robert White with the Renewable Fuels Association says 2024 could be a record-breaking year for U.S. ethanol. “Record ethanol exports, record ethanol production, record corn grind, and that’s all during a downturn that
August 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Pearson Fuels Celebrates E85 Day with $1.85 Fuel
(Pearson Fuels/PR Newswire) Flex fuel vehicle drivers can reap substantial savings on Aug. 5 in celebration of Pearson Fuel's first national E85 Day. More than 200 Pearson Fuels retail stations will offer E85 for $1.85 per gallon from 8:30am Monday, Aug. 5 to 8:30am on Tuesday, Aug.
July 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Propel Fuels’s Trade Secrets Theft Case Against Phillips 66 Scheduled for Trial August 26, 2024
(Propel Fuel/Business Wire) Propel Fuels, Inc. (“Propel”), a leading retailer of low-carbon fuels at stations throughout California, shared today that its trade secret misappropriation case against Phillips 66 Company (“Phillips 66”) has been scheduled for jury trial on August 26,
July 30, 2024 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Renewable Fuels Association
E85 in California sold for an average discount of $1.81 per gallon compared to regular gasoline in 2023. As a result, RFA estimates that California consumers saved $94 million in 2023 by utilizing E85, adjusted for fuel economy. -- Renewable
July 30, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Urges Flex Fuel Vehicles for California Emissions Goals
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments to the California Air Resources Board in response to a late June workshop on potential amendments to the state’s Advanced Clean Cars II regulations, the Renewable Fuels Association urged CARB to require that all new vehicles with internal
July 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Policy Insights -- Declaring Energy Independence
by Robin Vercruse (Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) ... Declarations of “energy independence” usually provide more heat than light (pun very much intended). The often heated discussion on the topic usually obscures the essential distinction between energy resources and their end use. From
July 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Where Will the Reductions Come From? High Octane BioEthanol to the Rescue
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Biofuels Digest) The evidence seems overwhelming that Electric Vehicles are not going to be able to meet the timeline predicted by the Biden Administration and consequently, fail to provide the reductions in pollution the U.S.
July 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Ethanol Producers, Farmers Sue EPA over Tailpipe Rule
by David Murray (High Plains Journal) The Renewable Fuels Association and National Farmers Union filed a lawsuit June 17 in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s recently finalized light- and medium-duty vehicle emissions standards. RFA and NFU
July 08, 2024 Read Full Article
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