Ram Stuff

Cindy Zimmerman

DaimlerChrysler and the National Biodiesel Board are promising a “new breed of St. Louis Ram.” Look for a big announcement on Tuesday when representatives will discuss new programs to promote modern, clean diesel vehicles and the benefits of renewable biodiesel fuel. The diesel Dodge Ram is produced in St. Louis.

Biodiesel, Car Makers

Over 1000 Registrations for Renewable Renaissance

Cindy Zimmerman

Over 1,000 people are now registered to attend the big USDA/DOE event next week in St. Louis, Advancing Renewable Energy: An American Rural Renaissance. There are rumors that President Bush himself will be attending the conference, although he is still listed as “invited.” Chances are pretty good the boss will show up, considering the magnitude of this event and the …

Ethanol, Government

1000 Stations and Counting

Cindy Zimmerman

There are now over 1,000 E85 fueling locations in the United States, according to the National Ethanol Vehicle Association. NEVC identifies a Cenex station in Bemidji, Minnesota as the nation’s 1,000 facility. According to a news release from NEVC, the number of stations in the country has more than doubled since October of last year when there were just 438. …

Ethanol

Cellulose Ethanol Market Report

Cindy Zimmerman

“The World’s Largest Market Research Resource” is now offering a Cellulose Ethanol Market Report. According to Dublin, Ireland-based Research and Markets, “given its environmental and economic benefits, together with the vast availability of feedstock, ethanol has taken on prominence as one of the most favored alternatives to fossil fuel.” The Market for Cellulose Ethanol report is an in-depth analysis of …

Cellulosic, Ethanol

Cellulosic Partnership

Cindy Zimmerman

Two technology leaders in the growing biofuels industry, DuPont and Broin, have announced a partnership in the United States to take the next steps needed to bring cost-effective ethanol derived from corn stover to market. According to a press release, “We are pleased to partner with Broin, a company that is regarded as a technology expert in biorefining,” said DuPont …

Cellulosic, Ethanol

Are You Ready For Some Ethanol?

Cindy Zimmerman

The ethanol industry has kicked off a new promotion with tailgate parties and pump promotions centered around pro football games this fall. According to Reece Nanfito, Ethanol Promotion and Information Council’s senior director of marketing, promotions for the fuel are planned to take place prior to professional football match-ups around the country. “At the tailgating parties, we have tents and …

EPIC, Ethanol, Promotion

Food and Fuel “Synergy”

Cindy Zimmerman

An international partnership to promote the use of ”green” fuels called the Global Bioenergy Partnership recently opened its secretariat at the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations headquarters in Rome. According to a press release announcing the new partnership, FAO has always actively promoted biofuels as a means of reducing poverty while producing clean, low-cost energy. Given the …

Audio, Energy, Ethanol, International

Corny Idea Could Catch Fire

Cindy Zimmerman

The University of Missouri-Columbia is testing a mixture of corn cobs and coal in the University’s Power Plant, which could reduce emissions, lower fuel costs and create additional income for farmers. The power plant, which burns up to 170,000 tons of coal each year, is conducting the first of several tests of a blended fuel in which up to 10 …

Energy, Research

More Ethanol For OK

Cindy Zimmerman

South Dakota-based US BioEnergy US BioEnergy Corporation is considering Guymon, Oklahoma as the location for a 100 million gallon per year ethanol plant. According to a company release, US BioEnergy’s site location criteria include access to an abundant supply of corn, access to multiple modes of transportation for corn, ethanol and distillers grains, availability of a sufficient amount of water …

Ethanol

Husky Makes Ethanol From Wheat

Cindy Zimmerman

Most ethanol in the US is made from corn while in Brazil its sugar cane – but wheat is the feedstock of choice for our neighbors to the north. Husky Energy’s Lloydminster ethanol plant opened recently in Saskatchewan and is now in the process of churning out 130 million litres of ethanol a year – about 34 million gallons American …

Ethanol