Ethanol Retailers - November 2, 2020

November 2, 2020

USDA names recipients of $22 million in HBIIP awards The USDA on Oct. 8 announced an initial round of awards under its $100 million Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. The agency awarded $22 million to 40 recipients in 14 states. Additional awards are expected to be announced soon. READ MORE SHARE
NCGA: E15 testing to start in California The National Corn Growers Association, along with state corn organizations, ethanol partners and the auto industry, are working with the California Air Resources Board to conduct E15 vehicle testing at the University of California at Riverside. READ MORE SHARE
	Campaign launches in Colorado Springs to promote use of E15 A new "Look for the Blue Hose" campaign that kicked off Sept. 30 in Colorado Springs. The campaign aims to increase awareness and sales of E15 or eblend gasoline, a cleaner-burning, higher ethanol gasoline READ MORE SHARE
Ethanol Producer Magazine releases 2021 media kit Ethanol Producer Magazine the leading publication for the ethanol industry, recently released its 2021 media kits. Ethanol Producer Magazine is now accepting 2021 advertising schedules across its print and digital platforms. READ MORE SHARE
OPINION: A rise in E15 terminal supply As the popularity of E15, known to the consumer as Unleaded 88, grows so do the supply offerings of the engine smart, earth-friendly product. More than 13 fuel terminals in the Ohio Valley have recently begun offering E15. READ MORE SHARE
UAI: Vehicle emissions testing shows ethanol blends are cleaner Urban Air Technical Director Steve Vander Griend recently conducted a PEMS test for the 3DATX Corp. Cannon Ball Run promotion. In UAI’s testing, emissions were lower with the E30 compared to the E10 and the vehicles benefited from the higher octane. READ MORE SHARE
OPINION: Top rated gas station chains also top for fuel choice A new list of the top 10 gas station brands in the United States reflects something more that clean bathrooms and tasty pizza—it also reflects real fuel options for American drivers, with nine of the 10 offering higher ethanol blends. READ MORE SHARE
Fuel retailers and consumers fuel up for cancer research Throughout October, drivers can help Fuel the Cure for breast cancer by filling up with higher blends of ethanol at participating locations. More than 35 Nebraska gas stations will donate 3 cents for every gallon of higher ethanol blends sold. READ MORE SHARE
Grassley, IRFA, IBB speak out against zero-emission vehicles bill Two Iowa biofuel groups and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on Oct. 22 spoke out against legislation introduced on Oct. 20 that aims to eliminate sales of internal combustion engine vehicles that can be fueled with biofuels. READ MORE SHARE
Ethanol groups urge EPA to increase F-factor for E85 FFVs The Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy and the American Coalition for Ethanol submitted comments to the U.S. EPA on Oct. 26 regarding the E85 flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) weighting factor (F-factor) for model year (MY) 2021 and later vehicles. READ MORE SHARE