Today marks the 1,000th day in a row that gas prices have been above $3 per gallon. While ethanol provides drivers savings while filling up, AAA says that these gas prices are here to stay. Bob Dinneen, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), noted, “Gas prices are now staying at over $3 and could continue to increase, …
Alert: Sub Standard Gas on Market
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is warning consumers that recent changes in fuel supplied to the Midwest by oil companies will reduce the quality of gasoline available in many states. “If people notice that their gas doesn’t seem as good as it used to be, it’s because the gas isn’t as good as it used to be.” said Ron …
E15…It’s Back!
Today marks the official return date of E15, a 15 percent ethanol, 85 percent gasoline fuel blend. The ethanol blend is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and can be used in cars 2001 or newer. “We’re excited to see E15 back in Iowa. E15 provides many Iowans another low cost option compared to gasoline,” said IRFA Executive Director …
Rep Kristi Noem Wins “Fueling Growth” Ethanol Award
Representative Kristi Noem (R-SD) has received a the “Fueling Growth” award for her leadership in supporting domestic energy production and pursuing energy independence through the production and use of ethanol. The award was given by Growth Energy and this is the third year she has been honored with the award. Rep. Noem was re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives …
Emotions Mixed on EU Biofuels Vote
There are very mixed emotions with the European Union’s (EU) vote on the biofuels and indirect land use change (ILUC) that took place earlier this week. The EU voted for 6 percent cap. In October of 2012, MEPs (Members of the European Parliament) were voting to cap the amount of land-based and food-based biofuels used in transport fuel. In October, …
Pope Car Can Run on Biofuel
According to a story in an Italian Catholic publication, the Pope’s new/old car is able to run on biofuels. The National Catholic Reporter reports that Italy’s Famiglia Cristiana interviewed the priest who gave Pope Francis the 1984 Renault 4L as his personal vehicle. “Knowing Francis’ environmental activism, (Fr. Renzo) Zocca proudly told Famiglia Cristiana that the Renault can run on …
New Ethanol Survey Misleads Consumers
A new online survey conducted by Harris Interactive finds that U.S. consumers are ill-prepared for the introduction of higher ethanol fuel blends such as E15. Commissioned by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) the survey is misleading because E15 and higher blends of ethanol are not approved for any small engines, including boats and the ethanol industry has been very …
Welcome Back E15
E15 is back. The summer volatility restrictions for E15 end on September 15, 2013 and the 15 percent ethanol blend will again be available to consumers with vehicles 2001 and newer. Due to EPA’s disparate regulatory treatment of volatility for E15 and E10, retailers were forced to change their pump labels on June 1, 2013 and offer E15 to flex-fuel …
Survey Says Iowa Bullish on Biodiesel
According to new public opinion research commissioned by the Iowa Biodiesel Board (IBB), consumers have a strong awareness of – and favorability towards – biodiesel. The research, conducted in early September, shows 87 percent of Iowans surveyed are familiar with biodiesel. Of those familiar, 74 percent have a positive impression of biodiesel, with just 2 percent saying they have a negative …
Europe Votes to Limit Crop-based Biofuels
Biofuel makers in Europe could be facing a real uphill battle, as the European Parliament votes to limit the amount of green fuels made from crops in transportation. Bloomberg reports the 6 percent limit on the use of crop-based biofuels comes from concerns about indirect land use change. The vote … in Strasbourg, France, sets the stage for talks among …