The science of ethanol can now be taught in the classroom in an informative and entertaining way with the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council’s (EPIC) new educational fun pack and student contests. The pack includes six different units for teachers – English, geography, science, math, vocabulary, and social studies. It also includes lots of fun stuff like the “How Ethanol …
“Fuel the Change” Video Contest
Consumers can educate other consumers about America’s energy options by participating in the “Fuel the Change” video contest sponsored by the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC). Entrants can submit a :30 second video to www.fuelthechange.com. The producer of the winning video will receive a $10,000 cash prize and get the opportunity to have the commercial aired during the 2008 …
E States Number 28
The Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC) state branding program has added another three states to the list of those that have approved the “e” label for ethanol at the pump. Maine, Mississippi and Wisconsin are the latest to approve the pump label, a project EPIC has been working on for just about a year now. The map shows all …
Rose Bowl Fans Learn About Renewable Fuel
The Illinois Corn Growers made some in-game statements during the Rose Bowl. Too bad the local team didn’t win. This graphic is an example of the messages they used for this promotional opportunity. The game on the field may not have yielded the desired results that the University of Illinois football program had hoped for on Tuesday, but Illinois did …
Primafuel Named 2008 Technology Pioneer
Primafuel is the leader of the pack when it comes to bio energy innovation. The California-based biofuels technology and infrastructure innovator has been named the 2008 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer. WEF Technology Pioneer awards are given to companies developing and applying highly transformational and innovative technologies in the areas of energy, biotechnology and health, and IT. The Technology Pioneer …
EPIC Fun Pack
The Ethanol Promotion and Information Council unveiled a new Educational Fun Pack last week at the Green California Schools Conference. The pack is equipped with six different units for teachers. The materials focus on English, geography, science, math, vocabulary, and social studies. The fun pack also includes 30 wristbands, 30 environmental window clings, 30 children’s books, 2 girls and 2 …
Chrysler Fuel Cell Technology in California
Chrysler LLC has joined the California Fuel Cell Partnership, becoming the 34th member of the organization. Chrysler says the CaFCP is valuable colloboration that encourages engineers to develop solutions for hydrogen technology at an accelerated rate. “We are pleased to welcome Chrysler as the California Fuel Cell Partnership’s ninth automotive member,” said Catherine Dunwoody, CaFCP’s executive director. “We’re looking forward …
Toyota Says Fuel-Cell Hybrid a Success
The trek from Fairbanks to Vancouver along the Alaska Highway is more than 2,300 miles long. Toyota says its Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle not only logged all those miles in seven days, but it averaged well-above 300 miles per tank. Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A, Inc., revealed a significant achievement in its ongoing hydrogen-hybrid fuel cell development program at the 2007 …
Allegro Gets on Board with Biomass
Investments in bioenergy are smart investments for Allegro Biodiesel. Allegro is moving to diversify the bio-energy sector and acquire a biomass energy company in Colorado. Allegro Biodiesel Corporation has announced that it has extended a $500,000 bridge loan to Littleton, Colorado-based Community Power Corporation as a first step in potentially acquiring the company. Established in 1995, privately-held CPC is a …
Youth to Take Up Shell Fueling the Future Challenge
The future of energy and fuel isn´t just in the hands of Congress. This spring, the 2008 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas will give today´s youth the chance to develop their own technologies for the transportation of tomorrow. 50 student teams from North and South America? Check. Young engineers bringing innovative thinking to the future of transportation? Check. Prototype vehicles that travel …