Jim Lind changes franchise to Shell, plans biofuel options
The owner of one of the Cedar Valley's last traditional "service stations" said he is looking to the future by adding a variety of ethanol blends to his lineup of motor fuels.… Read More.
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Schwarzenegger pumps up Propel Fuels
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said he isn’t picking winners when it comes to green innovation. He stopped through San Jose briefly on Thursday to initiate the inaugural fill of a U.S. Postal Service vehicle with clean fuel at the newest station from Propel Fuels Inc., a retailer of domestically produced renewable fuels. … Read More.
Sec. of Agriculture looks to expand local ethanol plant’s efforts nationwide
The national government is cooking up plans for a Camilla ethanol plant. Congressman Sanford Bishop brought Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to tour First United Ethanol and talk about their plan to expand Southwest Georgia’s renewable energy efforts to a national level.… Read More.
Aloha Delivers First Supply of E85 in Hawaii
Aloha Petroleum Ltd. last week delivered the state's first supply of E85 fuel (a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline). The fuel was delivered to Marine Corps Base Hawaii for use in more than 70 of its flex-fuel vehicles.… Read More.
Secretary Vilsack to Visit Georgia Ethanol Plant
The Obama Administration will continue demonstrating its support for America’s biofuel industry as Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visits Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) member First United Ethanol, LLC or FUEL in Mitchell County, Georgia. FUEL is a locally-owned ethanol producer and was the first ethanol plant to open in the Southeast.… Read More.
Propel Fuel Sales Double During Alt Fuels Promo
Propel Fuels saw their fuel savings double during their multiple alternative fuel promotions held as part of their celebration of the National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Odyssey Day.… Read More.
Bossier Opens Alternative Fueling Station
The ribbon was cut today on the first municipal alternative fuel station in the region. The grand opening is part of Bossier City's "go green" effort to reduce vehicle emissions. … Read More.
North Dakota Provides Drivers with More Fuel Choices at the Pump
North Dakotan fuel retailers are doing their part to help reduce our country’s dependence on foreign oil. Since May of this year, the North Dakota Corn Growers Association has helped install 60 blender pumps to stations throughout the state.… Read More.
Folks pumped up over ethanol fuel
One of the brand-new gas pumps at the 84 Quik Stop on Route 17M in New Hampton just isn't like the others. The pump is painted a vibrant yellow, but the difference isn't just in the color. It's what that pump draws out: an ethanol fuel blend containing 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent regular unleaded gasoline.… Read More.
Valero plant donates $25K to kids
The Valero Renewables-Blooming-burg ethanol plant donated a total of $25,000 to five local children's charities on Wednesday.… Read More.
Winning the Race for Renewable Energy
When it comes to alternative energy sources, IndyCar driver Jeff Simmons is most familiar with ethanol because his IndyCar runs on that alternative fuel. Pure ethanol powers his IndyCar to speeds over 230mph safely and reliably. It not only works, it performs at the highest levels of competition.… Read More.
E85 Station Opens in Doraville, GA
E85 is now available in Doraville, Georgia. The new Shell Nirvana Food Mart E85 station is located at 6400 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. This station will serve FFVs for commuters on Hwy 141. … Read More.
Students Learn FFV Conversion Process
Students at North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) are studying the flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) conversion process.… Read More.
Didion Ethanol Hosts Energy Expo
Didion Ethanol hosted a successful Green Energy Expo last week with more than 800 attendees from around the country in attendance. The participants were treated to a plant tour and one of the biggest draws was the plants new zero water discharge system that was installed this past Spring. … Read More.
September proclaimed Renewable Fuels Awareness Month
September is now officially Renewable Fuels Awareness Month in Nebraska. Gov. Dave Heineman read a proclamation Wednesday at Husker Harvest Days declaring the designation to laud the industry that has a $300 million annual impact on the state.… Read More.
