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Fiberight making ethanol from paper mill waste; household garbage may be next

Sep 02, 2010

Fiberight LLC announced today that it commenced production at the nation’s first commercial cellulosic ethanol plant using enzymatic conversion technology and industrial/municipal solid waste (MSW) as feedstock. Fiberight recently completed its initial stage development by converting a former first generation corn ethanol plant in Blairstown, Iowa to cellulosic biofuel production which incorporates specialized waste treatment and biochemical technologies to efficiently turn MSWinto biofuel.… Read More.

Georgia’s first wood-to-ethanol plant opens

Aug 31, 2010

The nation’s first commercial plant producing ethanol from wood wastes is open for business in the timber country of southeastern Georgia.… Read More.

RFA Successfully Promotes Ethanol At Sturgis

Aug 20, 2010

There is nothing more American than motorcycles and Sturgis, South Dakota in the summer. There is also nothing more American than ethanol. This year, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) roared back into Sturgis for another round of ethanol promotion. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over America descend on Sturgis each summer for the largest motorcycle enthusiast event in the country.… Read More.

Let’s consider the complete costs of waging war for imported oil

Aug 20, 2010

In a recent speech about energy, President Obama said: “If we refuse to take into account the full costs of our fossil fuel addiction – if we don’t factor in the environmental costs and the national security costs and the true economic costs – we will have missed our best chance to seize a clean energy future.”… Read More.

Rock Hill gas station owner sees future in E85 fuel

Aug 13, 2010

Manoj Nampoothiry spent about $8,000 to retrofit three diesel pumps and their tanks at a Rock Hill Exxon station off Interstate 77 to sell E85, a blend of ethanol and gasoline. His supplier, Protec of Boca Raton, Fla., invested $10,000 in the project. … Read More.

GM Calls E85 ‘Our Best Near-Term Solution’

Aug 13, 2010

General Motors has apparently chosen E85 ethanol as the best "near-term" alternative fuel solution. In a post on GM's FastLane blog, technical fellow Candace Wheeler, says that the carmaker is ready to move forward with an ambitious expansion of flex-fuel vehicles, which can run on either gasoline or corn ethanol blends of up to 85 percent.… Read More.

Sturgis And Ethanol Ride Again!

Aug 04, 2010

The return of the dog days of summer ushers in one of America’s greatest traditions: the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally. In its 70th year, Sturgis welcomes motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country and around the world to celebrate the freedoms motorcycle riding so aptly capture. This year, the all-American celebration will be fueled by America’s #1 renewable fuel – ethanol.… Read More.

Minnesota increases its ethanol usage

Aug 03, 2010

Minnesota increased the amount of E85 used in state vehicles by more than 86,000 gallons in the first two quarters of 2010 compared to the same time period last year, according to information released by the American Lung Association of Minnesota. … Read More.

Fuel To Fight World Hunger

Aug 03, 2010

Researchers are joining the fight against world hunger by tapping into a local renewable resource. Ethanol producers might soon be able to fuel our cars and put food on the table. “The question to me is, how do you use DDG? We're using it for livestock; how do we use it for food?” food scientist Padmanaban Krishnan said. … Read More.

Cleaner-Burning E85 Fuel Now Available in Burnsville, Minn.

Aug 02, 2010

Burnsville residents no longer have to leave town to purchase E85 for their flex fuel vehicles. The Holiday at Hwy 13 & Nicollet Ave in Burnsville is now offering the cleaner-burning fuel, which is currently priced about 20 percent less than regular unleaded gasoline.… Read More.

Largest FFV Fleet in United States Now Has E85

Jul 30, 2010

The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Protec Fuel are proud to announce the Grand Opening of the Naval Station Norfolk E85 Station in Norfolk, Virginia. This station will be publically accessible as well as provide fuel to the Navy Fleet and city fleets. Norfolk is home to the largest fleet of vehicles using alternative fuels in United States.… Read More.

Ethanol Pumps $2.5B Into Minn. Economy

Jul 23, 2010

A new report says Minnesota's ethanol industry generated more than $2.5 billion in economic activity in 2009 and supported more than 6,800 jobs. … Read More.

Another E85 Dispenser UL Certified

Jul 22, 2010

Dresser Wayne, producer of fuel dispensers, has announced that their Reliance® E-Series fuel dispensers for retail and fleet applications received Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification for dispensing ethanol up to E85.… Read More.

Find E85 ethanol at local fuel stations with your iPhone and new E85 Fuelfinder app

Jul 22, 2010

Drivers using ethanol (specifically, E85) to fill up their vehicles can now use a new iPhone/iPod touch app to find nearby gas stations selling the biofuel. Sure, you can do some of the same things at Ethanol Retailer, but this is an app we're talking about. … Read More.

Three St. Lucie County sheriff’s detectives get ‘flex fuel’ cars to drive

Jul 22, 2010

Sheriff Ken Mascara announced Tuesday he has added three cars with fuel flexibility to his fleet as part of a trade-in. … Read More.

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