Weighting On the Line

By Tom Bryan

None of Detroit's Big Three—GM, Ford and Chrysler—show tangible signs of slowing down on FFVs right now. With the federal FFV production incentive being reduced, however, America's production of E85-capable cars, light trucks and SUVs may soon slow.

The Curb Appeal of E15

By Chris Hanson

PolicyMarkets

U.S. station owners are starting to see the retail allure of gasoline containing a third more ethanol than today's standard blend. E15's early implementation has been steady yet challenging. Now, the pace of adoption appears to be quickening.

A Tale of Two Industries

By Anna Simet

Biogas

Germany's advanced biogas industry, the result of efficient policy mechanisms, has set a high bar for the U.S., which is still in its infancy.

Masterminding Miscanthus

By Anna Simet

PelletsPower

Researchers and companies are crafting custom recipes for planting and managing miscanthus for power and biofuel production.

E85 Pump Pros

By Ron Kotrba

PolicyBusinessMarkets

Propel Fuels and Protec Fuel share similar names and the goal of making America's highest ethanol blend pervasive in high-population, FFV-dense regions of the country. Will a curtailed RFS and flex-fuel vehicle uncertainty impede their progress?

Kernel of Opportunity: Corn Fiber-to-Ethanol

By Steffen Mueller

FeedstocksPolicyMarketsCoproducts

Corn kernel fiber conversion technology holds great promise, but RIN integrity standards are paramount to the value and marketability of advanced ethanol derived from this exciting new pathway. Fortunately, quality assurance plan services are here.

Going Small for Big Gains

By Chris Hanson

FeedstocksOperations

Although expensive, fluorescent microscopy provides colorful insights on bacteria and yeast, the tiny organisms that impact ethanol production. Now, the arrival of budget-friendly models may put the technology in reach of more plant laboratories.

In Defense of Ethanol

By Susanne Retka Schill

PolicyBusinessMarkets

ICM's Steve Vander Griend has immersed himself in understanding ethanol's performance, both as a fuel and in the tests used by regulatory agencies. As one of the biofuel's top technical agents, he's working hard to true up ethanol emissions testing.

Tennessee's Biomass Innovation

By Sue Retka Schill

Genera Energy is applying a systems approach to developing customized energy crop supply chains.

Catalyzing Energy Crops

By Chris Hanson

Advanced BiofuelsPower

The United Kingdom's Renewable Heating Incentive encourages use of energy crops for thermal applications, but economics need improvement before it's done on a notable scale.

From Recipe to Scientific Formula

By Chris Hanson

Pellets

Penn State Researchers are working to develop a solid understanding of energy crops and their densification behavior, which could remove much of the guesswork in creating a quality pellet.