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
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Back TO HOMEFuel 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
Mahle Bats for Biofuels to Drive Cleaner Vehicular Emissions in India
by Murali Gopalan (Economic Times Auto) The German auto parts maker, with a significant presence in India, is pushing for use of biofuels as a clean alternative. It also hopes to set up a Bio-Mobility Tech Centre in Pune on the lines
June 28, 2024 Read Full Article
New Studies: Low Carbon Fuels, FFVs More Effective at Reducing GHG Emissions than De Facto EV Mandates
(Renewable Fuels Association) Increased use of lower-carbon liquid fuels in light-duty vehicles would lead to larger and faster reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than EPA’s recently finalized EV-forcing tailpipe emissions standards, according to a new study commissioned by the RFA and executed
June 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Celebrating Nebraska Biofuels
by Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) (Nebraska's Best Country) June marks the start of a busy summer driving season. This year, many American families are feeling the pain of prices at the pump. Since Joe Biden took office, gas prices have risen
June 24, 2024 Read Full Article
API, Truckers and Agriculture Organizations File Lawsuit to Stop EPA’s Emissions Rule for New Heavy-Duty Vehicles
(Aamerican Petroleum Institute) The American Petroleum Institute (API) today filed a lawsuit in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) heavy-duty (HD) vehicle emissions standards for model years (MY) 2027-2032. “Today, we are standing up for consumers who
June 18, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Sees Significant Growth in E85 Availability
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) The senior vice president of industry relations for the Renewable Fuels Association says the availability of E85 has been increasing across the country. Robert White tells Brownfield E85 is significantly cheaper than E10 gasoline. “We have
June 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Calls New CAFE Standards A Missed Opportunity
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on June 7 issued a final rule setting new corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards. Growth Energy said the agency has again missed the opportunity
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
New Study Shows Plug-in Hybrid Flex Fuel Vehicle Has Major Economic, Climate Advantages Over Battery EVs
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today released a study documenting the economic and environmental benefits of the world’s first plug-in electric hybrid flex fuel vehicle (PHEFFV). After rigorous emissions testing, lifecycle greenhouse gas analysis, and nearly 34,000 miles of real-world driving,
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Carbon-Neutral Fuel: New Study Shows 100% Renewable Superethanol-E85 Could Replace Fossil Fuels
(ePURE) 100% renewable Superethanol-E85 could act as an alternative to fossil fuels to cut back on CO2 emissions in road transport as well as emissions of regulated pollutants -- In the run-up to the European elections in which the environment is a
May 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Pearson Fuels Applauds Re-introduction of Flex Fuel Vehicles
(Pearson Fuels/PR Newswire) On the heels of continued growth in E85 volumes, General Motors has certified new flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) for the 2025 model year. FFVs can use gasoline, E85 or any blend of the two. E85 is a renewable, biomass-based
May 31, 2024 Read Full Article
WNY Energy Brings Hybrid Vehicle to Albany that Runs on E-85 Ruel
(Orleans Hub/State Sen. Rob Ortt (R-62nd)) State Sen. Rob Ortt today welcomed Western New York Energy CEO Tim Winters to the New York State Capitol. Winters, leader of the ethanol plant in Medina, presented a new 2023 Ford Escape flex-fuel plug-in hybrid
May 29, 2024 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Troy Bredenkamp
The Tailpipe Emissions Rule allows the Environmental Protection Agency to award a zero for carbon emissions to an electric vehicle. “If you can assume a best-case scenario for a battery-electric vehicle, then assume a best-case scenario for a flex-fuel vehicle…it’s burning
May 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Leveling the Playing Field for Flex-Fuel Vehicles
by Pam Jahnke and Bob Bosold (Midwest Farm Report) As the U.S. works toward reducing emissions, the Renewable Fuels Association doesn’t want biofuels tossed aside. Troy Bredenkamp is the senior vice president of government & public affairs for the association. He’s focused
May 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Honda to Invest $808 Million in Brazil by 2030: Company Aims to Develop a Hybrid-Flex Vehicle
by Lisandra Paraguassu (Reuters) Japanese automaker Honda (7267.T) , will invest 4.2 billion reais ($807.74 million) in its Itirapina plant in Brazil by 2030, an executive said on Friday, adding the company aims to develop a hybrid-flex vehicle in the South American country. Honda's
April 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Yakima County Gas Station Teams up with Propel Fuels to Offer More Affordable E-85 Fuel
by Austin Peppers (KIMA) A gas station near Wapato is partnering with Propel Fuels to offer an E-85 gas option allowing Yakima valley drivers to receive more affordable and low carbon fuel. In addition to the new option, both Road Warrior Travel
April 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Lower Carbon Emissions in Your Community Today by Choosing to Fuel with 88-Regular
by D. Jed Black* (Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. (SESI)/Advanced Biofuels USA) As the world progresses towards zero-emission and electric vehicles, it is crucial to remember that there is a low-carbon, high octane, less polluting solution available for today’s gasoline-powered and hybrid
April 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Yamaha Betting Big on Ethanol Instead of Electric Bikes
by Aariz Rizvi (MotorBeam) Yamaha Motor India is taking a distinct approach amidst India’s push towards greener mobility solutions. While the nation sets ambitious targets for electric vehicle adoption by 2030, Yamaha is steering towards ethanol-based flex fuels as a key
April 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Dead Wrong About E85
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) ... So, what is driving the rebirth of E85 flex fuel? The fuel’s resurgence is likely resulting from two compelling consumer benefits: lower carbon emissions and lower prices. Flex fuels offer substantial reductions in greenhouse gas
April 10, 2024 Read Full Article
EV Policy on Collision Course with Reality
by Jesse Allen (American Ag Network) The ethanol industry says the Biden Administration’s push for an all-electric vehicle fleet is on a collision course with reality. The Renewable Fuels Association says at some point tax policies, infrastructure shortcomings, and tough new
April 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Brazil Moves ahead in Sustainable Mobility
by Plinio Nastari (DATAGRO/Biofuels Digest) It does not come as surprise that only in the last three months investments in the automotive sector were announced in excess of 115 billion Reais, or 23 billion US dollars, which include ambitious plans for
April 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Strongest-Ever Pollution Standards for Cars that Position U.S. Companies and Workers to Lead the Clean Vehicle Future, Protect Public Health, Address the Climate Crisis, Save Drivers Money
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Final standards will expand consumer choice in clean vehicles and build on historic progress in U.S. auto manufacturing under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda -- Today, March 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced final national pollution
March 20, 2024 Read Full Article
ETHANOL 100 Fuel Launched by Petroleum Minister Hardeep S Puri
(India Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas) Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs, launched ‘ETHANOL 100, a revolutionary automotive fuel at IndianOil Retail Outlet M/s. Irwin Road Service Station,here today (March
March 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Stellantis Spending $6 Billion on New Gasoline Engines that Run on Ethanol
by Adrian Padeanu (Motor 1) ... Stellantis is the next auto juggernaut to signal it has no intention of abandoning piston-powered cars anytime soon. The automotive conglomerate that owns 14 brands is spending the equivalent of $6 billion in South America
March 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Toyota Ups Its Bet on Hybrids in Brazil With $2.2 Billion Plan
by Leonardo Lara (Bloomberg) Japanese carmaker joins global peers GM and Volkswagen; Flex-fuel models boom in Latin America’s biggest economy -- ... The Japanese automaker will use the money to expand production capacity in Latin America’s largest economy for models that use
March 06, 2024 Read Full Article
American Coalition for Ethanol Submits Comments to California on Crop-Based Biofuels
by Rusty Halvorson (American Coalition for Ethanol/KFGO) The American Coalition for Ethanol submitted comments to the California Air Resources Board regarding its 2024 proposed amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. The comments submitted by ACE CEO Brian Jennings focused on
February 21, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Provides Free E85 in San Diego for Military Community
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association used the opportunity this week of the National Ethanol Conference in San Diego to partner with Pearson Fuels and offer free fill-ups of E85 fuel for flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) driven by military veterans, active-duty servicemembers and
February 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Major New Fuels Could Make Hybrids 'Just as Climate-Friendly as Electric Vehicles' in Huge Breakthrough
by Felix Reeves (GB News) The fuel could mean drivers can skip the long waiting times for electric vehicles -- Major new fuels could play an “important role” in the future of reducing car emissions across its entire life cycle by using
February 12, 2024 Read Full Article
India Could Triple Its Biofuel Use and Accelerate Global Deployment
by Jeremy Moorhouse and Astha Gupta (IEA) India has quickly joined the ranks of major biofuel producer and consumer thanks to a set of coordinated policies, high-level political support, and an abundance of feedstocks. Over the next five years it has the
February 07, 2024 Read Full Article
The Risks of Betting on Biofuels with Flex-Fuel Plug-in Hybrid Cars in Brazil
by André Cieplinski (International Council on Clean Transportation) As the world’s largest vehicle markets move toward electric vehicles to decarbonize road transportation, many legacy automakers support doubling down on existing efforts to use biofuels in Brazil, and they’re focusing on using them in plug-in
January 30, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Calls on California to Expand Flex Fuel Vehicles for Lower Costs, Cleaner Air
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted today to the California Air Resources Board, the Renewable Fuels Association called on the state to promote the sale of more flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) capable of running on up to 85 percent low-carbon ethanol. “While electrification of the
January 17, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Spotlights World’s First Plug -In Hybrid Electric Flex Fuel Vehicle at 2024 DC Auto Show
(Renewable Fuels Association) Vehicle has surpassed 27,000 miles, showcasing its technology platform as a viable alternative solution to reducing carbon output in passenger vehicles with tangible benefits to consumers, including lower costs and lower emissions. The Renewable Fuels Association is showcasing the
January 17, 2024 Read Full Article
California, The Ethanol State?
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Consider this: In 2022, more than 103 million gallons of E85 was purchased in California for use in flex-fuel vehicles. Importantly, the E85 sales figure for 2022 represents a 66 percent
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
The Path to Higher Blends—Artificial Barriers Limiting Us to 10 percent
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/South Dakota Farmers Union) ... While almost all gasoline now contains 10 percent ethanol, we are easily producing enough that the base gasoline in the United States could absorb at least 12-15 percent. And, if
January 03, 2024 Read Full Article
2025 Chevy Trax to Gain E85-Compatible Engine
by Jonathan Lopez (GM Authority) The all-new, second-generation Chevy Trax made its formal introduction for the 2024 model year, with the latest 2025 Chevy Trax introducing a few important changes over the initial 2024 Chevy Trax. Now, GM Authority has learned that one of those changes is the adoption of
January 03, 2024 Read Full Article
2023: One of the Best Years for U.S. Ethanol
(Renewable Fuels Association) As 2023 draws to a close and we prepare to flip the calendar forward to 2024, RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper sat down with “The Ethanol Report” podcaster Cindy Zimmerman to discuss the renewable fuels industry’s many
December 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Standard Engines to Endure in Brazil Amid EV Growth
by Laura Guedes and Gabrielle Moreira (Argus Media) ... With a mature and structured biofuel market, the country is not likely to move away from alternatives linked to ethanol and biodiesel anytime soon, extending flex options and mixtures with fossil
December 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Brazilian Biofuels Look for an Opening at COP28
by Nick Ferris (Energy Monitor) Brazil's second-largest ethanol producer is looking to expand its sugarcane and biofuel business by exporting overseas. Nick Ferris reports from COP28 in Dubai. -- ... “There are certainly lots of people interested in talking about biofuels, but I
December 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Ethanol Industry Makes Big Strides in Low-Carbon Emission Movement
(Oklahoma Farm Report) Associate Farm Editor Reagan Calk is talking with the Vice President of Industry Relations at the Renewable Fuels Association, Robert White, about the ethanol industry. Ethanol has many benefits, White explained, as it is a clean burning fuel
December 01, 2023 Read Full Article
ETHANOL: A Low-Cost Solution Available Today to Help Countries Meet Their COP Climate Commitments
(Renewable Fuels Association) ... One energy source—ethanol—is already cutting GHG emissions in the U.S. and many other countries. But with the right policies and commitments, ethanol and other renewable fuels can play a much larger role in future emissions reductions by
November 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Global Biofuel Alliance to Aid Flex Fuel Vehicle Adoption
by Shashank Didmishe (Times of India) The Global Biofuel Alliance, formed during the recent G20 summit in India, aims to support the development and deployment of sustainable biofuels. The alliance will facilitate joint ventures between Indian companies and entities from other countries,
October 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Brazil Bucks Trend for EVs by Turning to Biofuels
(NHK) Electric vehicles are leading the charge to decarbonize the global auto industry, but Brazil is making a strong case for bioethanol. And some of the biggest names in the business are jumping on board. "I refueled with ethanol," says a driver
October 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Four Reasons the EU Needs to Rethink Its Approach to Biofuels
by David Carpintero (ePURE/Politico) Europe’s newly revised Renewable Energy Directive confirms the sustainability of biofuels such as renewable ethanol, but other EU legislation continues to ignore their strategic importance. It’s time for a new approach. ... Consider the recent declaration by the G7 group
October 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Pushing The 100% Renewable Option
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) In 2022, Ethanol Producer Magazine spoke with Pearson Fuels about its completely renewable liquid fuel, made up of ethanol and renewable naphtha. Over a year later, EPM speaks with Jeff Wilkerson about Pearson Fuels’ ongoing
October 20, 2023 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Renewable Fuels Association, National Farmers Union and National Corn Growers Association
Given vehicles’ long useful life, EPA and NHTSA should not wait for a crisis to incentivize FFVs (flex fuel vehicles). It will be too late to act if they are suddenly needed to address a crisis. Instead, the country should
October 17, 2023 Read Full Article
ACE Urges NHTSA to Develop a More Technology-Neutral Approach to Meet Fuel Economy Standards
(American Coalition for Ethanol) American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) CEO Brian Jennings submitted feedback to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today on its proposed rulemaking for Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model
October 17, 2023 Read Full Article
ACE Promotes HBIIP And E15 Compatibility At 2023 Fuel Market Trade Shows
(American Coalition for Ethanol) The American Coalition for Ethanol is rounding out its 2023 petroleum marketer trade show season at the National Association of Convenience Stores show, Oct. 3-6 in Atlanta, Georgia. The event is the world's largest annual gathering of
October 11, 2023 Read Full Article
India's Energy Demand Will Continue to Provide Fuel for Future Economic Growth and Is Bound to Grow Exponentially in Coming Years: Petroleum Minister Hardeep S Puri Inaugurates 26th Energy Technology Meet
(India Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas) Talking about the fast progress made by India in green and clean energy sector, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, the Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing & Urban Affairs, said that the 10
October 11, 2023 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Hardeep Singh Puri
"Our technological mindset is evolving. We're not just limited to electric cars; flexi-fuel vehicles are the next frontier." -- Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas of India READ MORE
October 11, 2023 Read Full Article
E85 Offers Massive Savings as Gasoline Prices Rise
(Pearson Fuel/PR Newswire) Prices for E85 in California are offering savings of more than two dollars per gallon as the cost of gasoline has continued to increase. The state's average gasoline price reached $5.66 per gallon this month, its highest level in nearly a year and 45 cents more
October 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Opinion: A Future with Biofuels
by Nripendra Abhishek Nrip (Telangana Today) India should take a lesson from Brazil which has successfully scaled up its bioethanol marketing by focusing on flexible fuel vehicles -- The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the G20 Summit announced the setting up of
October 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Fill Up With Purpose: Your Gas Tank Can Help Fund Cancer Research
(Morning Ag Clips/Renewable Fuels Nebraska) Fuel the Cure campaign runs during month of October -- Join the Nebraska Ethanol Board, Renewable Fuels Nebraska, and participating retail stations this October in supporting Fuel the Cure. By choosing ethanol blends at the pump, you’re
September 28, 2023 Read Full Article
India’s First Green Hydrogen-Run Bus that Emits Just Water Unveiled
by Vuukle (The Tribune) 50 units of renewable electricity and 9 kg of deionised water are needed for the production of 1 kilo of green hydrogen -- India’s top oil firm IOC on Monday unveiled the nation’s first green hydrogen-powered bus that
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Accelerating the Transition to a Green Future: Ethanol-Blended Fuels and Electric Vehicles
by Tushar Chhabhaya (Aarya Automobiles/The News Motion/Times of India) ... Two technologies have emerged as frontrunners in the quest for a sustainable and environmentally conscious future of mobility: ethanol-blended fuels and electric vehicles. As we navigate the challenges of climate change and resource depletion,
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Indian Standards on Biofuel to Support Greater Bay Area’s Clean Energy Goals
(India Education Diary) The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India commits to complement the green initiatives of the country through development of relevant standards. Through an official release, BIS also announced that the Indian Standards will
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Feenstra: Combating President Biden’s Electric Vehicle Mandates -- President Biden Refuses to Accept the Facts. 95% of Cars on the Road Today Run on Liquid Fuel and Are Significantly More Affordable and Reliable than Electric Vehicles.
by Randy Feenstra (Congressman (R-IA 4th District)/The Iowa Torch) ... There is no clearer example of his executive overreach than his hasty and costly push to electrify every car and truck in the United States. At his direction, he has called on
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
It’s Time For Flex Fuel Fairness
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In 2014, nine major auto manufacturers produced and sold more than 2.8 million flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) capable of running on fuel with up to 85 percent ethanol (E85). In fact, one out of
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Converting Engines, and the E85 Narrative
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Whether Tuomo Isokivijärvi is meeting with venture capitalists in Palo Alto, California, Finland or anywhere else in the world, he’s usually trying to explain how his company’s E85-based conversion kit technology applies to current and
September 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Survey: Voters Want Congressional Action Supporting Low-Carbon Ethanol
(Renewable Fuels Association) With Congress back in session after the August recess, a new survey from the polling firm Morning Consult found continued strong voter support for policies promoting the use of lower-cost, lower-carbon American-made ethanol. In the latest results, registered
September 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Vilsack Defends Administration’s Ethanol Policy and Climate-Smart Programs
by Riley Smith (Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network) Today (August 30, 2023), at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack defended the Biden Administration’s approach to supporting family farmers and the biofuels industry. Vilsack touted the department’s Climate
August 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Toyota Unveils India’s First Flexi-Fuel Car that Can Run Completely on Ethanol. Here’s Why Its Important
by Mehul Reuben Das (Firstpost) Toyota, along with, Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has unveiled a prototype of the Innova that can run completely on ethanol or E100 fuel. This is the first such car in India, and
August 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Interested to Import Ethanol from India
(TBS News) Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have expressed their interest to import ethanol that is manufactured in India, intending to blend this product with gasoline and diesel, Indian Road and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said. Speaking at an event recently, he
August 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Sugar Body ISMA Seeks 5% GST on Flex-Fuel Vehicles in Line with EVs
(Press Trust of India/Business Standard) Sugar industry body ISMA on Monday sought GST rate of 5 per cent for vehicles using flex fuels, same as that on electric vehicles -- Sugar industry body ISMA on Monday sought GST rate of 5 per
August 30, 2023 Read Full Article
NDTV Explainer: The Benefits of a Car Running 100% on Ethanol
(NDTV) Toyota, in a statement, said that the Ethanol-powered Innova will be the world's first BS-VI (Stage-II) electrified flex fuel vehicle. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highway Nitin Gadkari is set to unveil a 100 per cent ethanol fuel variant of Toyota
August 29, 2023 Read Full Article
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts Highlights Flex Fuel Fairness Bill during Nebraska Event
by Jake Anderson and Alex McLoon (KETV) Sen. Pete Ricketts is shedding light on alternatives to gas other than battery electric vehicles with his Flex Fuel Fairness Act. The bipartisan bill gives credits to automakers for producing vehicles that reduce carbon output. "One
August 29, 2023 Read Full Article
RFA Thanks Sheetz for Summer-Ending E15 Price Promotion
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association welcomed news from popular fuel retailer Sheetz that it is slashing prices on the lower-carbon E15 fuel blend through the end of August. This move provides cost savings for drivers facing high pump prices
August 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Nitin Gadkari to Launch 100pc Ethanol-Fueled Car on Aug 29
(Financial Times) Gadkari said that he started taking interest in biofuels in 2004 after the petrol price hike in the country and visited Brazil for this purpose. He opined that biofuels can do wonders and save a lot of forex
August 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Toyota Fortuner Flex Fuel Showcased, Uses 100 Percent Bioethanol
by Aariz Rizvi (Motorbeam) Toyota Fortuner Flex Fuel was recently showcased at the 2023 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The Japanese carmaker exhibits the new eco-friendly technology on the Fortuner, which is one of the most popular SUVs in our country. The
August 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Ethanol Report on Current Issues
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association has been working on a couple of issues this summer that are important to the future of the ethanol industry. In this edition of The Ethanol Report podcast, RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper provides an
August 10, 2023 Read Full Article
EV Hybrid Featured at Farmfest
(Red River Farm Network) The Minnesota Corn Growers Association showcased a Ford Escape hybrid electric vehicle at Farmfest. Renewable Fuels Association Vice President of Industry Relations Robert White said this car highlights the option to use electric or liquid fuel. “We’re having a
August 04, 2023 Read Full Article
Stellantis to Launch Hybrid Ethanol Cars in Brazil by 2024
by Leonardo Lara (Bloomberg) Automaker has prototypes combining electric, ethanol engines; New technology will respond for 60% of group’s sales by 2030 -- Stellantis NV plans to start producing its first flex-hybrid vehicles powered by ethanol and electricity in Brazil by 2024,
August 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog: Senate Bill Would Open Door Wider for Flexible-Fuel Vehicles in Emissions Reductions
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate on Monday would provide new incentives for automakers to produce more flexible-fuel vehicles, which are vehicles that can burn any blend of ethanol up to E85. The Flex Fuel
August 01, 2023 Read Full Article
The False Narrative on Clean Vehicles
by Brian Werner (Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) One of the most overwrought narratives in energy and transportation policy today is the idea that liquid biofuels and Electric Vehicles (EVs) are battling “American Gladiator-style” in a zero-sum game over the future of the
July 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Plugging in an FFV? The Best of Both Worlds
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) Earlier this year, the Renewable Fuels Association unveiled our 2022 Ford Escape plug-in hybrid electric flex-fuel vehicle—the first of its kind anywhere in the world. While automakers have previously combined “mild hybrid” technology with flex-fuel
July 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Why Islanders Are Paying More for Gas under New Regulations
by Laura Chapin and Carolyn Ryan (CBC News) New regulations end up rewarding drivers who use ethanol blends not available here -- Prince Edward Islanders are paying more under the new federal clean fuel regulations in part because ethanol isn't mixed into
July 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Brazil’s All-Powerful Sugar Industry Is Souring the Country on EVs
by Dayanne Sousa, Leonardo Lara and Simone Preissler Iglesias (Bloomberg) Its flexible-fuel cars — powered by a mix of gasoline and ethanol — are popular, affordable and locally made. That’s a problem for global auto giants peddling electric vehicles. For two decades,
July 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Not My Dad’s Ethanol
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) As I attended the 39th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo in Omaha, Nebraska held June 12-14, memories of dinner table lessons received as the son of an Ag Economics professor come back to
June 26, 2023 Read Full Article
FEW General Session Panelists Discuss the Future of Ethanol; Awards Presented
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Representatives of the Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy and the American Coalition for Ethanol on June 13 discussed the future of the U.S. ethanol industry during a general session panel at the 39th annual International Fuel
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
RFA’s Cooper: Let’s Fuel the Energy Transition with Ethanol
(Renewable Fuels Association) Rather than relying on an “electrify everything” approach to decarbonization, U.S. policymakers should embrace American-made ethanol as a central strategy for transitioning the energy sector to net-zero emissions, said Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper in
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
New Issue Brief Challenges the EV Vision: Biofuels and a Technology Neutral Strategy the Better Approach
(Clean Fuels Development Coalition) The widespread introduction of electric vehicles as a means of reducing carbon emissions presents a far greater challenge than the public is being led to believe, according to new research by the Clean Fuels Development Coalition (CFDC). This
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Biofuels in Emerging Markets
(IEA Bioenergy: Task 39) Potential for sustainable production and consumption -- A great potential exists for biofuels in emerging economies of Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia as these regions have a growing demand for sustainable energy, plentiful local resources
May 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Hybrid-Flex Cars a Great Asset for Brazil's Decarbonization Efforts, Says VP
by Gabriel Araujo (Reuters) Brazil's ability to produce and sell hybrid cars that can run on 100% ethanol is a huge asset for its auto industry as global economies push for decarbonization to tackle climate change, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin told
May 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Sheetz Drops Price on Flex Fuel, Offering Gas for $1.85 per Gallon for Limited Time
by Natalie Neysa Alund (USA TODAY) Sheetz, a major mid-Atlantic gas station, restaurant and convenience chain, has lowered its price for flexible fuel to $1.85 a gallon through April 30. E85, or flexible fuel, is offered at more than 375 Sheetz stores throughout Pennsylvania,
April 18, 2023 Read Full Article
RFA to Senate Subcommittee: Ethanol Is a Cleaner Fuel for Cleaner Vehicles
(Renewable Fuels Association) In advance of a Senate subcommittee hearing today on the importance of cleaner vehicles, the Renewable Fuels Association stressed the importance of renewable fuels like ethanol in providing “an effective and immediate solution for reducing carbon emissions from liquid fuels
April 18, 2023 Read Full Article
E85 in California: Lowest-Cost, Fastest-Growing Liquid Fuel Option for Drivers
(Renewable Fuels Association) It comes as no surprise that the lowest-cost fuel in California is also the state’s fastest-growing liquid fuel, the Renewable Fuels Association said Tuesday at an event in Sacramento spotlighting the importance of the lower-carbon E85 Flex Fuel
April 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Stellantis' South America Arm Plans Giant Investment from 2025
by Alberto Alerigi Jr. and Peter Frontini (Reuters) ... In terms of cutting emissions, the company is planning the local production of flex-fuel hybrid vehicles - which run on batteries, but also use engines that burn a mixture of gasoline and
April 03, 2023 Read Full Article
New Nationwide Poll: Voters Want E15 Available Year-Round
(Renewable Fuels Association) As the Biden administration and Congress consider taking action to allow continued sales of lower-cost E15 this summer, a new poll shows overwhelming support among voters for ensuring the popular fuel blend remains available year-round and nationwide. With retail
March 29, 2023 Read Full Article
Brazil Flex-Fuel Cars Helping Drive Green Future
by Laura Guedes and Vinicius Damazio (Argus Media) The transformation to a greener future for cars will require time and a steadfast policy commitment, but the sustained popularity of flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) has already put Brazil some way down the road
March 28, 2023 Read Full Article
RFA Brings Flex Fuel Plug-In Hybrid EV to #Classic23
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association showed off its new 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) at the Commodity Classic in Orlando last week, right down the road from where it debuted at the National Ethanol Conference the week before. The
March 13, 2023 Read Full Article
It’s a Fact: Consumers Support Ethanol
By Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Americans strongly support expanded use of lower-cost, lower-carbon renewable fuels like ethanol, want greater access to higher ethanol blends, and strongly oppose policies that remove options at the gas pump or the
March 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Legislative Package Includes Bills to Advance Biofuels Research
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (B&C Biobased and Sustainable Chemicals Blog) On February 16, 2023, Representative Randy Feenstra (R-IA) introduced a legislative package that includes bills regarding researching the potential of biofuels to power jet engines and developing
March 06, 2023 Read Full Article
RFA’s Cooper: Persistence and Momentum Key to Ethanol Industry Success in 2023
(Renewable Fuels Association) The innate persistence of the U.S. ethanol industry and its champions can drive renewable fuels to new heights in 2023, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said today in his annual “State of the Industry” presentation
March 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Feenstra Introduces 3 Bills to Boost Research for Biobased Fuels
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, in February reintroduced three bills that aim to support the U.S. biofuels industry by comparing the costs of electric vehicle (EVs) and flex fuel vehicle (FFVs) fleets, supporting research and development
February 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Accelerating Domestic Ethanol Use in 2023
by Brian Jennings (American Coalition for Ethanol) With its D.C. fly-in happening at the end of March, the American Coalition for Ethanol's CEO is optimistic about the industry's ability to make progress on higher ethanol blends, both E15 and E85,
February 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Pearson Fuels Opens 300th E85 Retail Site
by Kamila Duncan (Pearson Fuels/Rural Radio Network) Pearson Fuels, the country’s largest E85 distributor, has opened its 300th retail E85 site. The latest addition to the San Diego-based company’s E85 network is located at 8617 Cuyamaca St., Santee, California. “E85 is a
February 16, 2023 Read Full Article
RFA Testifies in Support of National Clean Fuel Program to Decarbonize Transportation
(Renewable Fuels Association) Implementing a national clean fuel program that incorporates a market-based, technology-neutral approach will be critical to decarbonizing the U.S. transportation sector, the Renewable Fuels Association stressed today at a hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. “While
February 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Gazing Higher: The Quest for E30
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) E30 could be the future of ethanol. The blend has so much going for it, even if it's not yet in widespread use. For starters, E30 provides an engine with more octane per gallon
February 15, 2023 Read Full Article
E85 Fueling Infrastructure Trends: A Decade in Review
by Abby Brown, Haley Erickson, and Emily White (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) This report provides information on ethanol fueling infrastructure and industry trends over the last 10 years. It is informed primarily by ethanol fueling station location data collected through the
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Brazil Favours Ethanol Cars as 2022 Flex-Fuel Vehicles Continue to Overshadow EVs
by Alexandra Chapman (Fastmarkets) Sales of new cars in Brazil that run on flex-fuel – which can include different degrees of biodiesel or bioethanol, or even biogas – continued to significantly surpass electric vehicle (EV) sales in 2022 ... According to data
January 24, 2023 Read Full Article
USGC: Report Helps Countries Accelerate Transition to Net Zero
(Ethanol Producer Magazine/US Grains Council) In December, the International Energy Agency – the leading intergovernmental organization that provides policy recommendations, analysis and data on the global energy sector – released its Renewables 2022 Analysis. The report is available for use by
January 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Govt Working on Policy for Ethanol Pumps, Says Union Minister Gadkari
(Business Standard) Says he will meet with petroleum minister in next 15 days to discuss this -- Amid concerns that the government’s push for green fuels is incomplete without accessible infrastructure, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday
January 13, 2023 Read Full Article
New Poll: Voters Support Ethanol and RFS, Oppose EV Mandates
(Renewable Fuels Association) A new survey of registered voters shows robust support for ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard, while also revealing significant opposition to policies that ban liquid fuels or mandate electric vehicles. The poll was conducted for the Renewable
January 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Annual RFA Survey: Virtually All Automakers Endorse E15
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association’s annual review of vehicle owner’s manuals and warranty statements indicates that E15 is explicitly approved by the manufacturer for use in the vast majority of model year 2023 cars and light trucks. Notably, for
December 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Local View: Ethanol around the World
by Jan Tenbensel (Lincoln Journal Star) Reduced air pollution and energy security are crucial issues in Japan, which recently committed to achieving carbon neutrality, including through increased use of bioethanol. I was honored to represent the Nebraska Ethanol Board on a
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
RFA Endorses Stronger LCFS, Complementary Actions in California
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted today (December 20, 2022) to the California Air Resources Board, the Renewable Fuels Association stressed its ongoing support for the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard and provided recommendations to strengthen and expand the landmark program beyond
December 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Aligned to Government’s Clean and Green Initiatives, Maruti Suzuki Unveils India’s First Mass Segment Flex Fuel Prototype Car
(Maruti Suzuki) Unveiled in the presence of Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari; BS 6 compatible, mass segment Flex Fuel prototype car, designed and developed locally in India -- As part of its decarbonization journey, Maruti Suzuki India
December 14, 2022 Read Full Article
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