Voters in California are being asked to approve a $5 billion bond measure that is designed to help spur the growth of alternative fuels in the state. This story in the Sacramenta Bee outlines some key points in Proposition 10: WHAT IT WOULD DO • Authorizes $5 billion in bonds, about $2.9 billion of which would go toward rebates of …
GM and NGA Partner to Bring More E85 to 10 States
“Improving the use of clean, domestically grown biofuels like ethanol will help move us toward a cleaner, more secure energy future,” said John Thomasian, director of the NGA Center for Best Practices. “The infrastructure for E85 needs to expand now if the nation is to be ready for the significant growth in ethanol coming from new cellulosic and biomass sources,” …
Extreme Makeover: Ethanol Edition
The Dirk Devries family of Albert Lea, Minnesota are not only the recipients of a new home, courtesy of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. They are also the proud owners of a new F150 crew cab flexible-fuel vehicle, courtesy of the ethanol industry. Five Minnesota-based POET Biorefining facilities, in conjunction with the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC) and Dave …
St. Louis Clean Cities Holds Successful Odyssey Day Event
The AFV Day Odyssey was formed through the U.S. Department of Energy to promote energy independence. Many additional Odyssey Day events will be occurring this week nationwide. For more information on these events, go to www.NationalAFVDayOdyssey.org.
2009 FFVs Now Listed on NEVC Website
Automakers have mentioned that additional 2009 models should be announced in future months.