The Ethanol Promotion and Information Council and KL Process Design Group teamed up today to announce the first use of cellulosic ethanol in the 2008 American Le Mans Series. Corvette Racing, sponsored by EPIC, will be the first team to use the cellulosic-based E85 in competition. “We could really find no greater stage to have the first use of cellulosic …
California Biofuels Company Honored
California-based Primafuel was honored at the World Economic Forum meeting in Switzerland last week with a WEF Technology Pioneer Award. The biofuels company received the award for its innovative approach to biofuels production and distribution infrastructure. The award recognizes Primafuel’s expertise across the entire fuel supply chain and its commitment to developing new, low-carbon biofuels. Pictured are Eyal Gutentag, Chief …
Cellulosic Ethanol to Debut at Sebring
In a technological breakthrough for both renewable fuels and racing, cellulosic ethanol will be used for the first time in motor sports this year, paving the way for the biomass fuel to be used commercially. KL Process Design Group of South Dakota will supply the American Le Mans Series with cellulosic E85 racing ethanol for the 2008 season. The fuel, …
Renewable Fuels Have Place in State of Union
In his final State of the Union address to the nation, President Bush once again acknowledged the importance of domestic fuels for energy security and the environment. To build a future of energy security, we must trust in the creative genius of American researchers and entrepreneurs and empower them to pioneer a new generation of clean energy technology. Our security, …
New Approach to Cellulosic Ethanol
A California company claims to have a new way to convert biomass into ethanol. According to an article in the San Jose Mercury News, ZeaChem’s technique uses a proprietary combination of biotechnology and chemistry. Zeachem’s “secret sauce,” according to co-founder and research executive vice president Dan Verser, is both how it breaks down biomass – waste wood from poplar trees …
Corvette Racing on E85
Corvette will continue its legacy of being a platform for introducing and developing new technology this year as Corvette Racing will be powered by E85 in the 2008 American Le Mans Series. During the announcement at the North American International Auto Show earlier this month, Chevrolet general manager Ed Peper said, “Like the Corvette Z06 E85 concept car that will …
Illinois to Consider Ethanol Blends
Legislation is being proposed in Illinois for ethanol blends between 10 and 85 percent. According to the Peoria Journal Star, State Rep. Aaron Schock said at a news conference Thursday that he would like to see the current 10 percent ethanol blend in gasoline increased to 15 percent and, eventually, 20 percent. “Throughout the 20-county (18th Congressional) District, farmers have …
New Clean Fuels Blog
With the new year, the Clean Fuels Development Coalition (CFDC) launched a new blog on its website: http://blog.cleanfuelsdc.org. The goal of the new CFDC blog is to create an informative and ongoing public discussion about the numerous facts, myths, and highly emotional issues which will coattail the development and expansion of the nation’s increased RFS in the years to come. …
Iowa’s Oldest Ethanol Plant Completes Expansion
Siouxland Energy and Livestock Cooperative (SELC) has completed a major expansion of its ethanol plant in Sioux City, increasing production capacity of the corn-based fuel to 60 million gallons annually. The larger plant can now process more than 20 million bushels of corn. In addition to 60 million gallons of ethanol, the factory produces 400,000 tons of wet distiller’s grains …
The “e” on TV
The ABC sitcom “Carpoolers,” which airs on Tuesday nights, featured the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council’s “e” logo in this week’s episode entitled “First Fight.” As the name implies, Carpoolers is about a group of guys who carpool to work together from their suburban homes. The gas-saving connection makes it a great show for the ethanol brand’s first product placement. …