Iowa Corn and Chevy Promote Ethanol

Cindy Zimmerman

Iowa corn growers have teamed up with two Chevy dealerships to promote ethanol and the vehicles that it fuels. Holmes Chevrolet in Norwalk and Karl Chevrolet in Ankeny are partnering with the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) to promote flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the use of E85 in Iowa. Consumers who purchase a FFV at either dealership between now …

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Ethanol Pump Opening Celebrations

Cindy Zimmerman

The grand openings of new ethanol pumps are being celebrated Friday in two different states – one big on corn ethanol, the other not so much. Illinois legislative officials and corn ethanol representatives will be opening the first blender pump in southern Illinois. The pump in Sullivan is the first of 20 such pumps planned in the state in a …

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Ford’s 2011 Flexible Fuel Vehicles

Cindy Zimmerman

Ford has announced a handful of models for their 2011 flexible fuel line-up. The company, who began producing FFVs in the mid 1990’s will offer more than 12 models in the upcoming year, according to a Growth Energy press release. “If we’re going to reduce emissions, clean the air, and increase our energy independence, we need to ensure that our …

Car Makers, E85, Flex Fuel Vehicles, Growth Energy

Protec Fuel Sponsors EcoCAR Challenge

The EcoCAR Challenge is in year two out of its three year run. Over the last academic year, EcoCAR teams have spent countless hours developing prototype advanced technology vehicles that will be judged in more than a dozen technical events at this year’s competition finals, which will be held May 17-27, 2010. Events will take place at the GM Desert …

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AFVI Show in Full Swing

In their booth, Dresser Wayne is displaying a CNG dispenser, E85 fleet dispenser and a diesel exhaust fluid dispenser (see right). “It’s always a good opportunity to participate in a show like this to learn about about emerging opportunities relating to alternative fuels,” noted Dresser Wayne’s Director, Alternative Energy Products, Scott Negley. A “Ride-n-Drive” also took place today offering attendees …

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ND to Hold Ethanol Workshop

The workshop is one of many that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is leading to inform industry, public and private fleet personnel, government employees, fuel retailers and providers, vehicle manufacturers and students on biodiesel, ethanol, natural gas, propane, fuel economy and idle reduction. The workshops are part of the Clean Transportation Education Project (CTEP) — a 2 year initiative …

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