Bill Introduced to Re-test E15 – Again

Cindy Zimmerman

Anti-ethanol legislation has already been introduced this very first week of the brand new 114th Congress. On Tuesday, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) introduced legislation to require additional testing for 15% ethanol blended fuel (E15), a bill he has repeatedly introduced over the past four years. Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Bob Dinneen says the bill would hinder the growth …

E15, Ethanol, Ethanol News, Government, RFA

E15 Ordinance Passes Chicago Council Committee

Cindy Zimmerman

The Windy City moved another step closer to cleaner air with 15% ethanol as the City Council Finance Committee passed the Chicago Clean with E15 Ordinance on Monday. The ordinance would make E15 available as an option to Chicago drivers, and now moves to the full City Council for a hearing on Wednesday. “I look forward to the full Council …

ACE, E15, Ethanol, Ethanol News, Growth Energy, RFA

E15 Debuts in Sunshine State

Cindy Zimmerman

Some drivers in the Sunshine State will now have access to 15% ethanol fuel (E15), approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in vehicles 2001 and newer. In partnership with Protec Fuel, retail stations in Ft. Myers and Sarasota operated by Mid-State Energy are holding kickoff events with substantial discounts on E15 and E85 fuel today to celebrate …

E15, E85, Ethanol, Ethanol News, Retailers, RFA

Supporters Petition Chicago for E15 Ordinance

Cindy Zimmerman

The Chicago City Council is on the verge of passing the “Chicago Clean Air Choice Ordinance,” which was proposed by city aldermen earlier this year, but the oil industry is fighting it. The ordinance allows city drivers to choose 15% ethanol at the pump. The original ordinance was introduced last summer, while the enhanced ordinance includes an exemption for filling …

E15, Ethanol, Ethanol News, Patriot Renewable Fuels

Video Contest Looks to ‘Fuel the Future’ of Ethanol, Biodiesel

John Davis

Iowa high school students will once again compete to see who can produce the best video to promote the future of biodiesel, ethanol and E15. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) launched the 5th Annual “Fuel the Future” Video Contest for Iowa high school students with the top three video entries receiving prizes in the amounts of $1,000, $600 and …

Biodiesel, E15, Ethanol, Ethanol News, Iowa RFA

SAE Paper Calls Out EPA’s Ethanol Emissions Testing

Joanna Schroeder

A new study from the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) has called the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) E15 emission testing “flawed”. Others agree with the findings including the Urban Air Initiative (UAI) and the Energy Future Coalition (EFC). The SAE reviewed EPA models that are used to determine emissions from various fuel blends, known as “match blending”. The procedures were …

biofuels, E15, Ethanol, Research

Two-Thirds of New Vehicles Approved for E15

Cindy Zimmerman

Auto manufacturers explicitly approve the use of E15 (15 percent ethanol blend fuel) in approximately two-thirds of new vehicles, according to the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). RFA’s analysis of model year (MY) 2015 warranty statements and owner’s manuals finds that nearly 63 percent of MY 2015 vehicles will have E15 approval from their manufacturers. E15 is approved by the Environmental …

automotive, Car Makers, E15, Ethanol, Ethanol News

Promoting American Ethanol Texas Style

Cindy Zimmerman

They say that everything is bigger in Texas so it’s appropriate that one of the largest E15 promotions of the year will be held this weekend about the benefits of American Ethanol for NASCAR fans at the Texas Motor Speedway. “We have done 12 major promotions this year and have exposed millions of NASCAR fans to the performance and environmental …

American Ethanol, corn, E15, Ethanol, NASCAR, NCGA

ACE Thanks Motorclubs’ Endorsement of E15

Joanna Schroeder

Gene Hammond and Mark Muncey, co-owners of Travelers Motor Club and Association Motor Club Marketing have endorsed E15 (15 percent ethanol and 85 percent petroleum in motor gasoline). American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) Senior Vice President Ron Lamberty thanked the motorclubs, who have members in all 50 states, for setting the record straight on E15. Hammond, who has worked in …

ACE, automotive, biofuels, E15

Big Oil Denied Again

Joanna Schroeder

Big Oil has been denied again. The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has found that the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Engine Products Group (EPG) did not have standing against keeping E15 out of the marketplace. In the rule the judge wrote, “they cannot show that their members have suffered or are threatened with …

biofuels, E15, Ethanol, Growth Energy, RFS