Let There be Ethanol!
Sunoco's ethanol manufacturing facility in Volney recently received its first shipments of corn and has started production. … Read More.
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Smith’s bill will increase ethanol blender pumps
With renewable fuel supporters upset with the EPA's continued delay of allowing E15 at gasoline pumps and with more and more E85 vehicles on the road, Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., along with Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, D-S.D., introduced the Consumer Fuels Choice Act of 2010 on Wednesday. … Read More.
RFA Partners With A Legend To Promote Ethanol
Washington - The Legendary Buffalo Chip will be “Fueled With Pride” once again as the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) continues their support as an honored sponsor during the 70th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.… Read More.
Senators Call for Increasing Ethanol Blend Rate
Midwestern senators are calling on the Obama administration to stop delaying testing that would allow an increase in the blend rate of ethanol in gasoline to 15 percent.… Read More.
California Energy Commission approves $114.3 million for electric and ethanol vehicle infrastructure
California made three grants to help build charging and fueling stations for electric or ethanol-powered vehicles as part of $114.3 million in state, federal and private funding. … Read More.
E85 Pumps Get UL Approval
After nearly four years of Underwriters Laboratory (UL) testing, certifications have finally been issued to both the Gilbarco Veeder-Root Encore® E85 fueling dispenser and the Dresser Wayne Ovation® Eco fueling E85 dispenser… Read More.
Editorial: Initiative to boost ethanol right on the money
It makes sense for South Dakota to find ways to do at home what it hopes others will do elsewhere as the state pushes to expand its ethanol industry. … Read More.
Construction on schedule at Aurora West ethanol plant
The Aventine Aurora West 113 million gallon ethanol plant in Aurora is on schedule for its opening in October, said Glenn See of JGSEE Management of Greenback, Tenn. … Read More.
Ethanol-Powered Nissan GTR 900 HP by Switzer
The tuners at Switzer Performance managed to turn a lot of heads when revealing their latest project: a Nissan GTR that runs on E85 and develops no less than 900 horsepower. Dubbed the E900 for “Ethanol fuel, 900 hp”, the car is, in fact, based on the P800 GTR developed by the same Ohio-based tuner. … Read More.
Neb. senators stand up for ethanol
The corn-based renewable fuel was praised to the heavens Tuesday at an energy event on Capitol Hill organized by the Midwestern Governors Association. … Read More.
Kum & Go Welcomes Indy Car Drivers To New E-85 Location
Teammates Marco Andretti (left) and Ryan Hunter-Reay were on hand to promote American corn ethanol today at the grand opening of another Kum & Go E-85 pump location in Des Moines, IA.… Read More.
RFA: EPA “Dropping the Ball” on E15
News that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is further delaying a decision on approving the use of up to 15 percent ethanol blends is as much disappointing as it is a dereliction of duty, said the Renewable Fuels Association.… Read More.
Ethanol Industry Wants to Answer President’s Call
In his remarks to the nation Tuesday night about the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster, President Obama noted that “oil is a finite resource” and “the need to end America’s century-long addiction to fossil fuels.” … Read More.
Blender Pump Program Debuts With Ceremony At Truck Stop
Motorists will find a new blended ethanol option at nearly 100 service stations across South Dakota through a $1 million grant program, Lt. Gov. Dennis Daugaard announced at the Double “T” Truck Stop north of Yankton on Wednesday. … Read More.
Iowa Ag Secretary Promotes Ethanol and Corn Indy
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey got a taste of life in the fast lane yesterday as he was driven through morning rush hour traffic in an Indy Car to promote the 4th annual Iowa Corn Indy 250, sponsored by Pioneer, coming up this weekend. … Read More.
