Growth Energy CEO Optimistic About Ethanol Industry
The 25th annual Fuel Ethanol Workshop was the first for Growth Energy, the ethanol industry organization formed late last year, and CEO Tom Buis was impressed with the turnout at the conference despite current economic conditions. “I think everyone is really interested in moving forward,” Buis said. “Obviously we are going through some rough spots, economically, but I think people …
Ethanol Industry Formally Petitions for 15 Percent
A broad alliance of ethanol industry groups have joined together to formally petition the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to allow the use of up to 15 percent ethanol in gasoline for motor vehicles, according to the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE). In addition to ACE, the alliance includes Growth Energy, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), and the National Ethanol …
Speakers Announced for the 2008 MO Agribusiness Summit
The line of speakers have been announced to participate at the 2008 Missouri Agribusiness Summit on November 12 in Columbia, MO. The purpose of this event is to provide information to agribusinesses and producers regarding current industry topics and to promote the local resources that are available to agribusinesses. “The 2007 inaugural Summit covered a lot of great topics, and …
Ethanol a Big Topic at Recent PEI/NACS Show
Many convenience store owners visited the NEVC booth inquiring about E85 and how to obtain additional information on installing E85 infrastructure. CleanFUEL USA, Gilbarco Veeder Root and Dresser Wayne were a few of the exhibitors at the show that promoted their E85 dispensing units and also answered retailers’ questions. Next years NACS/PEI show will be held October 20-23, 2009 at …
Broad Coalition Encourages Pelosi to Advance E85 Infrastructure
In a first of a kind effort, a broad coalition of ethanol producers, automakers, agricultural advocates, convenience store owners, petroleum marketers, and equipment manufactures, are encouraging the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives to include tax credits that support new alternative fuel infrastructure in any pending energy bill or stimulus package. “The inclusion of the E85 and Biodiesel Access …
Chrysler’s 2009 FFVs Announced
Dodge: 2.7L Avenger 3.3L Grand Caravan 4.7L Dakota 4.7L Ram 4.7L Durango Chrysler: 2.7L Sebring 3.3L Town and Country 4.7L Aspen Jeep: 4.7L Commander 4.7L Grand Cherokee “We commend Chrysler for their continued production of flexible fuel vehicles,” said Executive Director of the NEVC, Phil Lampert. “As the price of fuel has risen, many consumers are looking for smaller engines …