A trademarked ethanol cocktail called Ecalene might make a good domestic fuel compromise.
Governors Want More E85 Vehicles
The Governor’s Ethanol Coalition met this week in Washington, DC and passed a resolution urging major auto makers to make more flex-fuel vehicles that can run on 85 percent ethanol.
MO Rally for Ethanol Mandate
Here are some pictures from the “Energy Independence Rally” yesterday at the Missouri State Capitol.
Down Under Moving Midwest
The sudden interest of private companies wanting to invest in ethanol plants is causing some consternation in the midwest.
Things Happen for a Reason
After noon Mass today I happened upon an ethanol rally at the state Capitol.
Fats and Oils in Demand
An economist who makes his living forecasting the future of oils and oilseeds says that the supply of fats and oils in the world is not enough to keep pace with demand.
Duties Call
Demand for ethanol is up and it is becoming evident that domestic production will not be able to supply it all. So, the possibility of lifting the current import duty on ethanol, particularly from Brazil, is being raised in Washington.
Takes Fuel to Make Fuel
This NY Times article is all about how turning corn in to ethanol requires natural gas and the research that is being done to turn ethanol into more cost-effective energy alternative
Investors Interested in Ethanol
The headline for the article is “Wall Street storms the Corn Belt to build new ethanol plants”
Dueling Ethanol Editorials
Here’s an addition to the editorials pages about ethanol