Since E85 was introduced in California nearly 20 years ago, consumers have saved more than $1 billion at the fuel pump by choosing E85 instead of unleaded gasoline, according to Pearson Fuels, California’s largest E85 provider. “At a time when affordability is a key concern for policymakers in Sacramento, E85 has a proven track record of significant growth and expanding …
Corn Growers Fuel Ethanol Innovation in Ag Equipment
Support from the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and its state corn grower associations is allowing Clemson University and John Deere to move forward on Department of Energy (DOE) project that could increase the use of ethanol in agricultural equipment. The three-year effort, titled Development and Demonstration of a Low GHG Emissions Hybrid Power Module for Off-Road Vehicles, will develop …
RFA on Display at Farm Progress Show
The Renewable Fuels Association was on-site at the 2025 Farm Progress Show this week in Decatur, Illinois to talk about the latest ethanol news and moving to higher blends. The RFA display near the media tent attracted attention with a new 2025 Chevrolet Trax flex fuel vehicle on display as well as an FFV conversion kit to discuss the ease …
E85 Pilot Program In Mexico Shows Positive Results
The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the Nuevo León State Ministry of the Environment in Mexico recently conducted a study on the financial and environmental benefits of gasoline blended with 85 percent ethanol (E85). Ten taxis in Monterrey, Mexico converted to Flex Fuel technology and traveled more than 43,000 miles, using over 1,500 gallons of E85, which resulted in a …
Corn Growers Urge Ford to Make FFVs
Corn growers across the nation are calling on Ford Motor Company to restart production of Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) capable of using up to 85 percent ethanol fuel (E85), and reaffirm its support for rural America. In a joint letter addressed to Ford President and CEO Jim Farley, the National Corn Growers Association and 20 state corn grower groups expressed …
RFA Promotes Flex Fuel Conversion Kits at #Classic25
Since most car makers stopped selling flex-fuel vehicles, it’s hard to find a new car or truck these days that is made to run on up to 85% ethanol fuel. But at Commodity Classic, the Renewable Fuels Association was demonstrating how you can do-it-yourself. Robert White, RFA Senior VP for Industry Relations & Market Development, had a brand new 2025 …
USDA Awards Another $60 Million in HBIIP Grants
On Friday, USDA announced nearly $60 million in grants awarded through Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) to expand access to domestic biofuels in 24 states. The states included are: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin. Among …
Year End Ethanol Report
2024 was a very good year for the ethanol industry, but the battle for year-round, nationwide E15 will once again continue on into the new year. In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper comments on some of the top ethanol stories of the year, including the continuing roller coaster ride for …
USDA Announces $239 Million for Domestic Biofuels
USDA this week announced the awarding of $39 million in grants to increase the availability of domestic biofuels in 18 states, and an allocation making $200 million available through the new Biobased Market Access and Development Grants from Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds. Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced the awards and funding made possible through the Higher Blends Infrastructure …
RFA Urges California to Use FFVs to Meet Emissions Goals
The Renewable Fuels Association is urging the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to require all new vehicles with internal combustion engines sold within the state be flex-fuel capable in an effort to achieve California’s carbon emissions goals. RFA submitted comments to CARB in response to a late June workshop on potential amendments to the state’s Advanced Clean Cars II regulations. …