Clean Fuels Sues EPA Over Heavy-Duty Truck Rule

Cindy Zimmerman

Clean Fuels Alliance America is the latest group to file a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over emissions standards. Clean Fuels asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to review the Environmental Protection Agency’s final Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3. In the final rule, EPA evaluated a range of potential alternative fuel and …

Biodiesel, biofuels, Clean Fuels Alliance, EPA

Brazil Upholds 18% Tariff on U.S. Ethanol

Cindy Zimmerman

Despite appeals from the U.S. government, ethanol exporters and importers, Brazil’s Ministry of the Economy (CAMEX) has chosen to continue its 18 percent tariff on U.S. ethanol. U.S. ethanol interests, with support from the Brazil Association of Fuel Importers (ABICOM) and the U.S. government, previously submitted comments advocating for permanent tariff removal during a public consultation period that ended on …

Brazil, Ethanol, Ethanol News, Exports, Renewable Fuels Association, RFA, Trade

NCGA and AFBF File Second Lawsuit Against EPA

Cindy Zimmerman

The Environmental Protection Agency was hit with another lawsuit today over its emissions standards, this time challenging the agency’s heavy-duty vehicle emissions standards for model years 2027-2032. The National Corn Growers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, and the American Petroleum Institute filed the lawsuit in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals claiming EPA exceeded its …

AFBF, EPA, Ethanol, Ethanol News, NCGA

RFA and NFU File Separate Lawsuit Over EV Mandate

Cindy Zimmerman

The Renewable Fuels Association and National Farmers Union have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging recently finalized light- and medium-duty vehicle emissions standards. This action is separate from the lawsuit filed last week by National Corn Growers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, and American Petroleum Institute to “ensure that …

Electric Vehicles, EPA, Ethanol, Ethanol News, NFU, Renewable Fuels Association, RFA

Farmers, Car Dealers and Oil Companies Sue Over EV Push

Cindy Zimmerman

An unlikely coalition of farmers, car dealers, and the oil industry have joined together to push back against the push for mandated electric vehicles. The National Corn Growers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation and six auto dealers representing 16 brands and collectively operating dozens of dealerships in major markets across the country joined the American Petroleum Institute today in filing …

AFBF, Ag group, corn, EPA, Ethanol, Ethanol News, NCGA

Renewable Diesel Growth Impacts Feedstock Trade

Cindy Zimmerman

USDA’s Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) reports that tremendous growth in demand for renewable diesel over the past few years is resulting in significant impacts to global feedstock trade. Renewable diesel, like biodiesel, is produced from the same renewable feedstocks such as vegetable oils, animal fats, or used cooking oil (UCO). The difference is that renewable diesel is produced using a …

Biodiesel, biofuels, renewable diesel, USDA

Study Shows Plug-in Hybrid Flex Fuel Vehicle Advantages

Cindy Zimmerman

A new study released by the Renewable Fuels Association this week documents the economic and environmental benefits of the world’s first plug-in electric hybrid flex fuel vehicle (PHEFFV), concludes that it offers distinct advantages over fully electric vehicles. Last year, RFA converted a 2022 Ford Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicle to a flex fuel vehicle capable of operating on gasoline …

E85, Electric Vehicles, Ethanol, Ethanol News, Renewable Fuels Association, RFA

FEW Awards Honor Industry Leaders

Cindy Zimmerman

Jeanne McCaherty, CEO of Guardian Energy Management and former Renewable Fuels Association chair, was recognized with this year’s Women in Ethanol Award (WIE) at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) Tuesday. McCaherty was awarded this honor during the second annual award ceremony. Ethanol Producer Magazine recognized women within the ethanol industry and highlighted the crucial role women play …

Ethanol, Ethanol News, FEW, Renewable Fuels Association, RFA

ISO Updated Marine Fuel Specs Include Biodiesel

Cindy Zimmerman

The International Standards Organization (ISO) recently updated its specifications for fuel use in marine applications, including biodiesel blends up to B100, ensuring their suitability and safety for use in nearly every distillate and residual fuel grade. According to Clean Fuels Alliance America, this marks a significant step forward in promoting sustainable fuel options within the maritime industry. By adopting the …

Biodiesel, biofuels, Boats, Clean Fuels Alliance