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Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
Wisconsin Ag Connection:
Germany may drop plans to double the amount of biofuels in gasoline after warnings that more than a million cars aren’t biofuel compatible.
The German automobile association ADAC has warned that up to 1.5 million drivers will be unable to use the ethanol-richer gasoline, Deutsche Welle said Friday. The newspaper said the plan […]
All Gasoline Sold In Brazil Contains At Least 26% Ethanol
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008Business Wire:
As international oil prices soar, Brazil has been put at the forefront of a “biofuels” movement in which many countries view sugar cane, corn, soybeans, beets, cornstalks and native grasses as cleaner, money-saving substitutes for oil produced in politically unstable countries. Ethanol is higher in power-producing octane than most gasoline and can reduce tailpipe […]
Ethanol Boom May Stifle US Gasoline Demand
Friday, February 15th, 2008Reuters:
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.
The ethanol boom comes just as U.S. oil refiners, who had been […]
Organic Fuel Alternatives Explored
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008BCLocalNews:
Not long ago, the question at the pump was always, “regular or unleaded?” Today, leaded gasoline isn’t even an option in most developed countries.
And with the need to drastically reduce our consumption of fossil fuels, the question of the future just might be “switchgrass or algae?”
Of course, I’m being somewhat facetious. In their raw […]
Gas Saving Tips
Monday, January 14th, 2008ABC15:
Here are some tips on getting the most out of your fuel.
Put nitrogen in tires because it’s lighter than air, no special conversion and most repair shops can fill it. Only buy or fill up your car or truck in the early morning when the ground temperature is still cold. Remember that all service stations […]
Study Finds Certain Ethanol Blends Can Provide Better Fuel Economy Than Gasoline
Thursday, December 6th, 2007Earthtimes:
Research findings released today show that mid-range ethanol blends–fuel mixtures with more ethanol than E10 but less than E85–can in some cases provide better fuel economy than regular unleaded gasoline, even in standard, non-flex-fuel vehicles.
Previous assumptions held that ethanol’s lower energy content directly correlates with lower fuel economy for drivers. Those assumptions were found to […]
Gas Hits $5 A Gallon In Areas Of California
Thursday, November 8th, 2007Monsters and Critics:
A General Motors handout picture shows a selection of General Motors flexfuel vehicles that can run on E85 ethanol and provide consumers a choice at the pump to reduce gasoline consumption are displayed at the U.S. Bio Woodbury Ethanol Plant in Lake Odessa, Michigan 29 May 29 2007. GM will offer 14 different […]
Challenging Gasoline: Diesel, Ethanol, Hydrogen
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007*******
New York Times:
Yes, gasoline has the corner on the American car fuel market, but maybe not forever. Carmakers already produce passenger vehicles that run nicely on diesel fuel, ethanol or hydrogen. The first two are on the road in the millions around the world, and the third is moving slowly toward viability.
The catch is that […]
Chevrolet: Providing Gas-Friendly To Gas-Free Options
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007RenewableEnergyAccess:
Chevrolet, a first-time platinum sponsor of the Heart of New Hampshire Magazine’s NE Going Green Energy & Living Expo, will present a dynamic display for attendees to explore, including new technology such as: vehicles that generate 30 mpg highway or better, are E85 FlexFuel compatible, feature hybrid engines, and peer into the future with advanced […]
President Bush Answers Questions On Ethanol, Fuel Efficiency And Gas Tax
Tuesday, October 16th, 2007Autobloggreen:
Bush rarely takes questions and even when he does, it’s never about green transportation. Unbelievably, on Monday, Bush was asked about the impact of fuel efficiency on the gas tax and the impact of ethanol on feed costs. Bush admits we have to move away from the gas tax because of higher fuel efficiency and […]
Ethanol Sales To Exceed Gasoline In Brazil By 2020, Petrobras To Shrink Oil Business To Focus On Biofuels
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007*******
Biopact:
According to Sergio Gabrielli, chief executive of state-run oil firm Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras), Brazil could become the first country to consume more biofuels than gasoline in the near future. Brazilians will use more ethanol than the petroleum fuel by 2020 when flex-fuel cars will dominate the country’s car fleet. The rapid rise in the […]
Big Oil’s Big Stall On Ethanol
Thursday, September 27th, 2007BusinessWeek:
For some industries, the prospect of $3.5 billion in federal subsidies now, and double that in three years, might be a powerful incentive. But not, apparently, for the oil industry, which is seeing crude oil prices soar to record highs. Despite collecting billions for blending small amounts of ethanol with gas, oil companies seem determined […]
Ethanol Keeps Gas Prices Down
Wednesday, September 26th, 2007Corn Commentary:
Rising gas prices have made headlines this year, but those prices could have been much worse if not for ethanol.
The Renewable Fuels Association sent out a media FYI release drawing attention to that fact, which is backed up by recent news reports.
Two recent news articles in The Wall Street Journal and the Dallas Morning […]
Ethanol Runs Out Of Gas When You Tote Up True Cost
Monday, September 24th, 2007Houston Chronicle:
In the politically motivated rush to replace gasoline with corn ethanol, we may be doing ourselves real economic harm.
The government-supported push for ethanol will not only increase taxes and damage the environment, but will add to Americans’ burden of high fuel and food costs and especially hurt people on fixed incomes. And it will […]
DuPont Develops World’s First Advanced Biofuel
Thursday, September 20th, 2007Media Newswire:
David Anton, DuPont’s venture manager for development of biobutanol, the world’s first advanced biofuel, thinks a lot about the high-energy content of gasoline that is missing from traditional ethanol fuels. This deficiency is one reason automakers and the driving public have been slow to commit to fuels that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
“It’s becoming […]
India Plans To Double Ethanol Blend In Gasoline, Lift Curbs On Biofuel
Thursday, September 20th, 2007The Canadian Press:
India will double the requirement for ethanol-blend gasoline and lift a ban on direct production of the biofuel from sugarcane - measures intended to reduce the country’s sugar stocks and address rising fuel demand.
The government will soon issue orders requiring oil companies to double the ethanol content in gasoline sold in the country, […]
Ethanol A ‘Major Boondoggle’ - It’s All About Politics And Big Money
Thursday, September 13th, 2007Whec.com:
Dale and Rob Root are fifth generation farmers in Orleans County who make no attempt to stifle their optimism over the soon-to-open ethanol fuel plant in Shelby.
“It’s the best thing for farmers since the invention of the Model-T Ford,” said Dale Root, president of the Orleans County Farm Bureau. “We need this.”
Rob Root says he […]
Bush Administration Pumps Up Alternative Fuels Standard
Thursday, September 13th, 2007Porn Torrent:
The Bush administration announced last Tuesday it would mandate motorists to use at least 4.7 billion gallons of alternative fuels this year as it endeavors to achieve 7.5 billion gallons annually come the year 2012.
“The renewable fuels standard offers the American people a hat trick - it protects the environment, strengthens our energy security […]
Record Corn Production Forecast For Louisiana
Wednesday, September 12th, 2007Natchez Democrat:
Corn production in Louisiana is expected to reach an all-time high, 116.8 million bushels, after farmers devoted more acres to the higher-priced crop.
In spite of drier conditions earlier this summer, the crop is expected to produce a record yield of 160 bushels per acre, 12 bushels better than the previous high reached in 2001, […]
Forest Chief Touts Ethanol To Power Cars
Saturday, September 8th, 2007The Associated Press:
The U.S. Forest Service chief is proposing replacing 15 percent of the nation’s gasoline with ethanol made from wood, while doubling the amount of carbon dioxide emissions absorbed by public and private forests.
“These are ambitious goals, and they would take a concerted national effort to reach,” Forest Service Chief Abigail Kimbell said in […]