The Industry: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Farmers defend ethanol in Washington

Energy Independence and the Terror War

New E85 Cars and Trucks

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Buick Rolls Out 2009 E85 Lucerne

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Aerobatic Plane Runs on Ethanol

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Emerson Fittipaldi excited about return to Indianapolis

US Q1 ethanol output seen up 37 pct on new plants

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E20 could increase nation's ethanol use

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'Going green' could save you money at the gas pump

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Go yellow? Soon ethanol may not just be from corn

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We're On Our Way

Global climate change. Regional conflicts in the Middle East. Natural disasters in the Gulf of Mexico. Extraordinary economic growth in China and India. All are driving serious concerns about energy supply, the environment, sustainable growth and even national security--issues that, collectively, have come to be called "energy security."

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The Ultimate Guide to Hypermilling

Hypermiling, or driving your car “in a manner that maximizes mileage,” has become more popular among drivers worldwide, as concerns over increasing gas prices and environmental issues heighten. more

There are golden features to be found in the 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid

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Increase Production and Availability of Alternative Low-Carbon Fuels

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Green machines roll out

Edmonton show attendees will not be used to seeing concepts like Toyota's Hybrid-X. Such radical designs are commonplace in Tokyo, Paris or Detroit, but we don't often have the opportunity to see these unique machines in person.

It's everywhere we look nowadays. Greenhouse gases, global warming, carbon taxes, skyrocketing energy prices. The world has begun a war on climate change and all things that cause it. more

Ethanol Industry, Bigger Than Ever, Says Its Critics Are Wrong

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E85 Refueling Locations by State

10 Ethanol Facts That Will Impress Your Friends From Yale

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Q&A: Can I use ethanol, biodiesel?

Ethanol Indicative of Potential of Green Economy

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New Alternative Fuel Directory Features over 2200 E85 and Biodiesel retail locations nationwide. more

GM concept cars reflect ethanol theme

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Ferrari Bio Fuel F430

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Ferrari Bio Fuel F430 engine

FAQ: New Energy Act gets green light

Super Biofuel Supercar

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San Francisco and the Biodiesel Revolution

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Ethanol Processing

Keeping Ethanol Production Green

Ethanol plants are expanding and being developed at a significant rate in North America and throughout the world. In the United States, the Clean Air Act for reformulated gasoline (RFG) mandates a 2wt.% oxygen requirement, driving the demand for more production. Ethanol is the most viable additive because it is a clean-burning fuel roduced from renewable, domestic biomass sources. more

Car of the Future

NASCAR by the numbers

E85—An open-wheel racing series made the move this season, and the Nationwide Series might serve as the testing ground for stock-car racing to move toward E85 ethanol as the fuel for its race cars. more

The Meaner Side of Green

The FlexFuel Chevy Hot Road has bodywork inspired by a 1934 Chevy. It has a 500-horsepower FlexFuel version of the turbocharged Ecotec engine. more

First ethanol bus of the Americas

The new vehicle was presented yesterday at the University of São Paulo (USP)

São Paulo became the first city on the continent to have the vehicle launched. The objective of the project, executed by the University of São Paulo, is to reduce the emission of polluting gases, providing incentives to the use of alcohol instead of diesel in public transportation. more

2008 GMC Yukon, Yukon Denali and Yukon Hybrid

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Ford calls for Biofuel Accreditation, and Tax Incentives

Car Gasoline - Ethanol For All

As Energy Costs Rise, So Does the Interest in E85 Fuel

E85 bio-corridor set to open in Midwest, East Coast to follow suit

Ethanol nation: Brazil finds energy freedom with sugar-based fuel

Car rental outfits head in a green direction

Faced with sluggish rentals of sport utility vehicles and eco-conscious consumers demanding cars with higher gas mileage, auto rental companies have scrambled in recent months to stock their fleets with more fuel-efficient vehicles -- including cutting-edge hybrid vehicles and flex-fuel cars that run mainly on ethanol. more

Forests could fuel our future Maine should be bankrolling research into cellulosic ethanol, for the good of all of us.

Feature: Alternative-Fuel Technologies

At the dawn of the motoring age, there were no paradigms to break, no well-trodden paths to follow. Entrepreneurial automakers made things up as they went long, trying different sorts of internal and external-combustion engines fueled by everything from wood and kerosene, to naptha, diesel fuel, peanut oil, alcohol, electricity, and a refinery byproduct that had been marketed under the trade name "Petrol" as a lice treatment and grease remover-gasoline. more

Ethanol Power: 10 Cars You Can Buy

Ethanol-powered vehicles aren't just coming to a showroom near you. Vehicles that run on an ethanol-gas (E85) blend are already here, and automakers are ramping up production of them to cut our use of imported oil. more

Solving the corn supply problem

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As corn prices swell, a livestock feed and ethanol by-product could help farmers who are feeding their livestock less.

Tank Sports Tests Its First E85 Ethanol Fueled Motorcycle

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Tank Sports (OTCBB:TNSP) today announces that the first stage of research and development has been completed for its new 150cc and 250cc motorcycles that run on E85 ethanol (85% alcohol, 15% gasoline). more

Ethanol growing factor in ag economy

As corn producers gear up for another growing season, they are seeing expanding opportunities within the ethanol market. As demand increases for alternative energy sources, ethanol facilities continue to be built throughout the Midwest and into non-traditional corn growing areas. more

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Ethanol - The complete Energy Lifecycle Picture Brochure (PDF 4 MB)

Fuel Economy

Understanding Oil Prices...more

Oil prices are a confusing subject for most consumers. At times, the prices seem to go up or down for no particular reason. The explanation for this is simple: the supply and demand of petroleum is always changing based on a variety of factors. In this story, we'll try to quickly explain how the market works and how it affects gas prices.

Kick the Oil Habit

Food or Fuel?

Illinois Plant Produces Alternate Fuel

A common objection to biomass energy production is that it could divert agricultural production away from food crops in a hungry world -- even leading to mass starvation in the poor countries.

True or not?

Not true: at best it's an oversimplification of a complex issue. It just doesn't work that way, and neither does hunger. more

Hooked on Oil

While domestic oil production peaked in the 1970s, consumption continues to grow at break-neck speed. In 2025 the U.S. is projected to consume 28.3 million barrels a day -- 44 percent more oil than we do today, with domestic production meeting a mere 30 percent of that need. aoilpolicy2

America spends more than $200,000 per minute on foreign oil -- $13 million per hour. More than $25 billion a year goes for Persian Gulf imports alone. This NRDC analysis considers oil demand and supply projections and how our current policy of oil dependence effects our economy and security.

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Ethanol Market Weekly News and Market Report

Global oil and gas consumption during this visit

Food vs. fuel a global myth

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Examination of our nation's dependence on foreign oil

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Is Ethanol Getting a Bum Rap?

Food Price Press Conference

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Impact of Rising Food Prices

A hearing was held on the economic impact of rising food prices on the pocketbooks of middle-class American families. Witnesses included the National Farmers Union president, a bakery owner, and the chief economist from the Department of Agriculture. Witnesses responded to questions from committee members.

ETHANOL, PRO AND CON: New energy source means brighter future

Study Shows Ethanol is More Efficient

The Argonne National Laboratory has released a report that shows the efficiency of ethanol production facilities continues to rise. Argonne analyzed industry data from 2001 to 2006 and found that in addition to the rapid growth of ethanol production, the industry has cut its use of resources, benefiting the environment. more

Defeating OPEC, one ear of sustainable corn at a time

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Ethanol has minor impact on food prices in US

Despite ongoing negative attention on corn prices, new research from Texas A&M University supports the notion that higher corn prices have had little to do with rising food costs and have only a small effect on some food items. more

Biodiesel Myth (Or Fact?) Biodiesel is Raising Food Prices

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Enterprise Opens Green Branches

The Greenest Automakers

MFA Oil president praises ethanol's use, rebuts critics

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Engines the Same in Flex Fuel Vehicles and Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles: Surprised!

Ethanol and Blender Pumps:E10,E20,E30,E50,E85

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Do I have a Flex Fuel Vehicle?

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Pimental Pumps Up Ethanol

David Pimentel, a Professor of Insect Ecology at Cornell and a long time critic of ethanol, appears to have finally admitted that ethanol has a positive return of fossil fuel investment. more

How biodiesel is made

How stover becomes ethanol

Biofuels in other states

How do I tell if my vehicle is an FFV? more

Can You Use E85 in Your Vehicle

Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) Cost Calculator

e85 Tips and Information

What is your CornFuel IQ?

How much do YOU know about Ethanol and E85? Take the quiz below to find out. When you are finished, you will receive your score and some interesting facts about E85 and ethanol as a fuel source. more

Why Should I use E85?

It’s what Mother Nature would put in her sports car.more

History of Ethanol

Ethanol has been used by humans since prehistory as the intoxicating ingredient in alcoholic beverages. more

Flex Fuels

Flexible Fuels Explained more

Interactive Map: Flex-Fuel Friendly States

Wind turbines spinning at ethanol plant

The Ethanol Powered Plane

The race is on for better biofuels

Deer chomp away at what could be a highly renewable fuel source in this soybean field in Indiana. more

Biodiesel backers seek same boost as ethanol

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What will we drive tomorrow?

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Companies Consider Ethanol Pipeline

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Stop Funding the Enemy

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Contribution of the Ethanol Industry to the Economy of the United States

U.S. ethanol production helped support the creation of 238,541 new jobs, more than 46,000 of which coming in the manufacturing sector;
U.S. ethanol production increased the Gross Domestic Product by $47.6 billion;
U.S. ethanol production increased household incomes by $12.3 billion;
U.S. ethanol production generated $8.2 billion in new tax revenue for federal, state and local governments; and,
U.S. production and use of 6.5 billion gallons of ethanol in 2007 displaced the need for 228.2 million barrels of imported oil and an estimated value of $16.5 billion.

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The National Corn Growers Association has created a website to thank farmers and help educate consumers about growers’ dedication for producing the safest, most abundant food and feed supply on Earth, while also supplying the demands for cleaner-burning, renewable ethanol.

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Ethanol boom may stifle U.S. gasoline demand

While debates heat up on whether ethanol will ever be "green," one aspect of the alternative fuel is becoming clearer: explosive production is stifling an established driver of oil markets -- U.S. gasoline demand -- and could lead to lower prices at the pump.

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Studies Pointing Toward 'Optimal' Ethanol Blends

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ETHANOL: Potential of sugar-based fuel on display in Brazil

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GM Wants 10,000 More E85 Retail Locations

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Corvette Goes Green

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Startup Says It Can Make Ethanol for $1 a Gallon, and Without Corn

What does it take a city to go green?
Some local cities have signed onto an agreement asking them to go green. The question now is what have you done?

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FORD

Ford Motor Company is adding flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) technology to its Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator and Ford E-Series full-size vans, so you can run these models on E85 ethanol fuel.more

BLENDS, BLENDS, BLENDS

MSU program studying fuel efficiency

Tadd Swanlund works on his senior design project at MSU — trying to get 400 horsepower out of an E85 fueled engine. The Minnesota Center for Automotive Research at MSU has been researching ethanol and other alternative fuel source vehicles. more

The True Cost of $100 Oil

At Last: GM investing to produce economically viable cellulosic Ethanol

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University of Minnesota Ranked in Top 100 Best Fleets in North America

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Ethanol not responsible for higher grocery prices

It is high time that we stop the finger pointing at the ethanol industry. The relative impact of corn used for ethanol has little to do with society's ills. more

Cuban Cigars and Mideast Oil

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That's What I'm Talking About!

Illinois Plant Produces Alternate Fuel

One Bushel of Field Corn is 56 pounds and provides: more

Find Alternative Fuel Locations

Ethanol putting down roots in local farmfields, economy

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Ethanol Advocates Push for More in Regular Cars

Oil companies seeking to discredit ethanol industry

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YouTube Interviews on E85

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Debunking Two Myths About Ethanol

Bolt-on Kit Converts Common Fleet Vehicles to Ethanol

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Ethanol can stretch fossil fuels

There continues to be a great amount of news debating ethanol's energy balance. It is becoming clear that big oil is investing millions to discredit ethanol so they can sway public opinion and influence public policy to stop biofuels mandates. Last week Business week broke a story disclosing how oil companies are actually funding third parties to issue skewed negative ethanol research and news stories in an effort to stop biofuels before it impacts their treasured fuels market. more

South Dakota Blender Pumps

Watertown, South Dakota has new E10, E30 and E85 Blender Pumps

The Booming Biotech Industry

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E85 Fueling Location Search

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Welcome To AFI & Fields To Fuel

The Alternative Fuels Institute (AFI) serves the public by providing education services, by providing an agency for funded and educational research in the area of E85 and alternative fuels and by providing a resource and service function for grassroots Americans across the nation.

AFI was organized to educate the public about the benefits and availability of E85, an ethanol based fuel comprised of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent unleaded gasoline.

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Ethanol Defended by President Bush

Knoxville's "green taxi" service runs on grease, ethanol

Biofuels are the solution, not the problem

U.S. Ethanol Production 6.48 Billion Gallons in 07

Ethanol and water waste, another myth

The truth about ethanol and water
The engineering in ethanol plants is devoted to removing dirty water from corn, or other feedstock, then releasing it cleaner than it was before. Other water is used as a coolant then released.
In fact, there is a net gain in clean water from every ethanol plant built in recent years and in future. more

More Ethanol in the Pipeline

Pipeline

In my recent peek at innovation in the biofuels space, I noted pipeline limitations as one problem faced by the present ethanol crop. Today, I'd like to flesh out that issue a bit, examining some recent developments both here and abroad. more

Set America Free

Energy Industry Today

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Lobby Says Ethanol Helping Reduce Gasoline Costs

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In Search of Alternatives

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Toyota to intro flex-fuel Tundra, hopes it will help sales in the Mid-West

Toyota announced earlier this year that they would add a flex-fuel ption to the Tundra in 2009. more

Stop funding the enemy

We must mandate that all new vehicles manufactured and sold in the United States be flex-fueled. more

PRO-CON: Is increased use of corn-based ethanol a good idea? YES

E85 Fueling Station Locations

Map of the United States with states featuring selected fuels

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State Farm commended for 'green' fleet

State Farm Insurance Co. is focused on being “more green.” And though it didn’t intend to brag, the Bloomington-based insurance company has attracted national attention for its fleet of thousands of eco-friendly vehicles. more

Cape Fear 2020: Green Cars

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The 2009 Chevy HHR will be able to run on E85 ethanol.

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Cellulosic Ethanol a First for Racing Fuel

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New Blog For Farmers

The National Corn Growers Association has launched a new blog to focus attention on key issues about corn and corn growers.

The blog -- "Corn Commentary" at corncommentary.com -- provides an informal and interactive perspective.

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Ethanol Myths

Ethanol Fact Sheet: 18 Things To Know

So What Are The Facts About Ethanol?

Due to the price of gasoline, world tensions, and environmental issues here has been a lot in the news ately regarding alternative-fuels. One of the more talked about alternative-fuels is ethanol, what follows is a basic fact sheet on this popular biofuel. more

E85-powered C6RS Corvette could be heading into production

E85-powered C6RS Corvette

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The Blenders Are Back

The sign at the Sioux Valley Co-op (SVC) C-Store on U.S. Highway 212 in Watertown, S.D., indicating that the "Blenders are Back" doesn't mean much to outsiders. For those familiar with the "blenders" it means they once again have an opportunity to fuel their vehicles with E10, E30 or E85. more

Toyota's Goal: Be a Green Tomato

GM, Kroger, Enterprise, VeraSun Energy Building E85 Value Chain

Speed Freaks: The 10 Fastest Green Cars on the Planet

Alternative Fuels Face Challenging Obstacles

How can you not like the idea of growing our fuel instead of drilling for it or buying it from foreign governments? more

E85 drives corn craze

Wanna See Ben Affleck in a Corn Suit?

Arizona's first commercial-scale ethanol plant opens

NearBio Launches NearE85.COM

Individually verified and geocoded E85 station database with cell phone accessibility dramatically enhances E85 fueling opportunities for Flex Fuel vehicle owners.

New, interactive Biofuel Fuel Route Wizard automatically locates biofuel stations along personalized routes.

Detailed report compares E85 availability to Flex Fuel vehicle sales by state, showing significant investment opportunities for ethanol supply chain. more

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Chevy Highlights Earth-Friendliness In New Campaign

2008 Model Flexible Fuel Vehicles Announced

Energy Policy TV

Videos of leaders in Energy and the Environment

The State of Green

Here's a look at some alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, and ethanol, and the challenges companies in those areas face. more

Can flex-fuel vehicles make it?

Challenges include boosting ethanol's mileage and expanding access to E85: more

CHEVROLET IS TRYING TO WIN some cachet for its fuel-sippers and earth-friendly engine technology with its first umbrella campaign pitching the GM brand as more than a maker of trucks, SUVs, V8s and run-of-the-mill cars. more

E85 Ethanol Flex-Fuel Vehicles:
An Alternative To Gasoline?

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Is E85 motor fuel a corny way to reduce American's dependence on foreign oil? E85 is being touted as an eco-friendly, alternative fuel that can provide a home-grown solution to reducing our need for imported oil. more

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Crop Formations

Green Cars

Alternate fuel and environmentally-friendly cars across technologies... more

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Top 100 Cars by Green Rating

Monthly Gasoline/
Ethanol Usage by State

What is your CornFuel IQ?

How much do YOU know about Ethanol and E85? Take the quiz below to find out. When you are finished, you will receive your score and some interesting facts about E85 and ethanol as a fuel source. more

With buzz about ethanol increasing nationwide, Mike Olson plans to increase corn by 15% on his 2,750-acre Illinois farm. It's the price. The price is telling you to go toward more corn, said Olson, who harvested a 50-50 split of corn and soybeans last fall.