Twenty-one drivers who fueled up with Unleaded 88 at a Holiday station in Plymouth during a two-hour promotion on April 11 were rewarded with prizes from the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM.
While some critics wrote off E85 years ago as a “dead fuel,” the blend is alive and kicking. In fact, E85 has never been more popular with drivers of flex fuel vehicles (FFVs), with record sales reported last year in both California and Minnesota.
As part of its efforts to promote decarbonization, the U.S. Grains Council is increasing its focus on market opportunities for ethanol outside the transportation sector.
Data released by the Iowa Department of Revenue shows E15 sales increased 47% year-on-year to a record 178 million gallons. The report also found a record 68 million gallons of biodiesel was blended into Iowa diesel for 2023.
The USGC in February convened U.S. and Mozambican government officials, industry professionals and others to discuss the benefits and challenges of using ethanol biofuel to meet the country’s clean energy goals in both cooking and transportation.
Growth Energy has welcomed the release of new data from the California Air Resources Board showing that sales of E85 set a new record in the state in 2023. The organization is also calling on California to fast track approval of E15.
Growth Energy released updated data on Jan. 29 showing that American drivers recently surpassed a massive milestone: 100 billion miles driven on E15. The fuel blend is saving U.S. motorists an average of up to 15 cents per gallon at the pump.
Iowa Corn is proud to be the entitlement partner of the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race in the state. The Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol, will showcase the performance of ethanol at the fastest short-track on the planet.
The January issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine addresses the importance of export markets to the U.S. ethanol industry. The issue also provides an update on Clear Flame Engine Technologies and discussion of plant hygiene solutions.
A U.S. startup making diesel engines compatible with ethanol is driving toward commercial readiness. The CEO of ClearFlame talks about the market, pilot testing and the haul ahead.
The call for presentation abstracts for the 17th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo, produced by Biomass Magazine, is now open. The event will take place March 4-6, 2024, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in Richmond, Virginia.
The Council of the European Union on Oct. 9 adopted regulations for the ReFuelEU initiative. The new law aims to boost both the demand for and supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within the European Union.
In an aviation industry first, VoltAero has flown the proprietary electric-hybrid powertrain for its Cassio family of aircraft with 100 percent sustainable provided by TotalEnergies. The fuel, Excellium Racing 100, is made from ethanol.
Evident on Sept. 21 announced that World Energy has become the first user of its new, international global standard for SAF. The certification scheme, named Fly-i, will work in a similar way to the procurement of RECs.
DOE seeks input on building supply chains for SAF
By U.S. Department of Energy
November 28, 2023
The U.S. DOE has released a RFI to better understand the challenges facing critical elements within SAF supply chains. The agency is specifically seeking input from industry, academia, research laboratories, government agencies, and stakeholders.
Wärtsilä has signed a strategic partnership agreement for Decarbonization Modelling with Raízen. The agreement focuses on newbuilding, existing operation upgrade plans, and the use of ethanol as a marine fuel.
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