(Renewable Fuels Association) America’s farmers, fuel marketers and retailers, and renewable fuel producers today called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Back TO HOMECPGC and BASF Accelerate Onboard CO2 Capture System Development
(BASF) CPGC is developing an advanced onboard CO2 capture system based on BASF’s OASE® blue gas treatment technology; BASF’s technology contributing
June 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Duckworth, Fischer, Ernst, Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Solidify Future of American-Grown Sustainable Aviation Fuels
(Office of Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)) U.S. Senator and pilot Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
New Book Exposes EPA, Oil Industry’s Role in Ensuring the Dominance of High-Emission Fuels: Gasolinegate Debuts
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, emails obtained through the Freedom of Information Act show that EPA and oil interests
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
OrbitMI Harnesses Data-Sharing Power of Veracity by DNV with Reporting Integration
(OrbitMI/American Journal of Transportation) OrbitMI’s reporting tool is being integrated with the cloud platform Veracity by DNV to ease the process
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
University of California Research Shows Emissions-Reducing Benefits of E15 Blend
(Renewable Fuels Association) A newly released, peer-reviewed study from the University of California, Riverside, shows that the E15 ethanol blend provides notable emissions
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Federal Hydrogen Program Is Cutting Out Local Groups, Threatening Climate Goals, Advocates Say
by Nicholas Kusnetz (Inside Climate News) Environmental groups sent a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm warning that a lack
June 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Bharat Petroleum Starts Pilot to Test ED7 Blend Fuel
by Saurav Anand (Mint) The ED7 fuel blend, developed by BPCL-R&D, consists of 93% diesel and 7% ethanol. The blend has
June 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Toyota, Daimler Truck, Hino, Mitsubishi Fuso Joining Forces in Ecological Technology
by Yuri Kageyama (Associated Press) German truck maker Daimler, Japan’s top automaker Toyota and two other automakers said Tuesday they will
May 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Is Corn Ethanol Really Sustainable? Researchers Analyze the True Cost of Biofuel Production
by Anne Manning (Colorado State University/TechXplore) ... "I think my subjective takeaway is that the biofuels industry is good from an
May 25, 2023 Read Full Article
CSU, TotalEnergies Join Forces to Create Qualification Standards for Greenhouse Gas Measurement Methods
by Anne Manning (Colorado State University) The global oil and gas industry emits tens of millions of metric tons of methane
May 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Ethanol Plant Fined for Multiple Excessive Air Emissions
by Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch) An ethanol plant in north-central Iowa failed to maintain its equipment to limit air pollution
May 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Republicans Prepare to Pummel EPA over Tailpipe Rule: A House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee Is Also Focusing on the Administration's Electric Vehicle Push. Public Comments Due July 5, 2023
by Emma Dumain (Politico Pro/E&E Daily) The House Oversight and Accountability Committee, under Republican leadership, will continue to challenge the Biden
May 16, 2023 Read Full Article
The Importance of the Next Generation Fuels Act
by Geoff Coopper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The reintroduction of the Next Generation Fuels Act in both the House
May 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Biden Is Set to Propose Toughest-Ever Rules on Car Pollution to Spur EVs
by Jennifer A Dlouhy (Bloomberg) Proposal will not mandate EVs or ban gas-powered models; EPA will outline standards for cars,
April 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Gazing Higher: The Quest for E30
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) E30 could be the future of ethanol. The blend has so much going for
February 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines and Hydrogen Fuel Cells
by Jim Nebergall (Cummins) ... (B)oth hydrogen engines and hydrogen fuel cells are receiving an increasing interest. Given medium and heavy-duty trucks
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Americans See 'Carbon Pollution' as Worse than 'Emissions'
by Minho Kim (Politico Pro) Americans consider “carbon pollution” and “carbon emissions” as more harmful to human health and the environment
January 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Improving the Internal Combustion Engine
by Ron Lyseng (Western Producer/SASK Today) Internal combustion engineers, chemists and scientists are planning to squeeze another century out of
January 18, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to LifeCycle Associates and Counting Carbon
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Life Cycle Associates is an independent business and environmental consulting firm specializing in life cycle
January 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Advent Technologies & Vantage Towers Greece Announce Proof of Concept Project to Replace Diesel Generators with Fuel Cells Operating on Biomethanol Aiming to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(Advent Technologies Holdings) Advent Technologies Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADN) ("Advent"), an innovation-driven leader in the fuel cell and hydrogen technology
January 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Future Capabilities of Combustion Engines and Liquid Fuels
(Fuels Institute) The United States transportation sector includes nearly 300 million internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and American consumers are on
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
How Do Well-to-Wheel Emissions Affect a Fleet’s GHG Emissions?
(Trillium/ACT News) In the push towards reducing emissions, much of the industry’s initial focus was centered around tailpipe emissions. Although vehicle
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
As COP27 Convenes, RFA Stresses Ethanol’s Low-Carbon Benefits and Net-Zero Future
(Renewable Fuels Association) Leaders from around the world are gathering over the next two weeks in Egypt for the 2022
November 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Issue Brief | The Growth in Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Commercial Aviation (2019, revised 2022)
by Jeff Overton (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) This issue brief examines the impact the growth of air travel and freight
August 24, 2022 Read Full Article
RFA: California Takes Big Step toward E15 Approval with Release of Emissions Study
(Renewable Fuels Association) The state of California took an important step toward approving the use of cleaner, lower-cost E15 today (July
July 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Commentary: Deconstructing the Roadmaps – What to Expect from Aviation Emissions Reduction Plans
by Nikhil Sachdeva (Roland Berger/GreenAir Online) ... As one of the world’s biggest emitters of GHGs, the industry and its
July 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Michigan Soybean Committee Launches Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition
(Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition) In a move to foster energy security, cleaner air and more sustainable transportation, the Michigan Soybean Committee
July 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Industry Debunks Ethanol Myths
by Tom Doran (AgriNews) Renewable fuel boosters did some “myth busting” and discussed ethanol’s role in gasoline prices during a June
July 08, 2022 Read Full Article
On Track to Lower Emissions
by Katie Schroeder and Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel has not been greatly incorporated into the locomotive industry for a
June 14, 2022 Read Full Article
In a Collaboration with GoogleCloud, Gevo to Measure and Verify the Carbon Intensity of Biofuels Across the Supply Chain Utilizing Verity Tracking
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) Partnership expects to enable users to track and verify emissions using datasets and analytics tools from Google Cloud
June 07, 2022 Read Full Article
New White Paper Says the Real Cost of Gasoline …Is to Our Health
(Clean Fuels Development Coalition) A new White Paper from the Clean Fuels Development Coalition rings the alarm that EPA continues to
May 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Clearing the Air on E15 and Smog
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) While E15 scored an important temporary victory in April, we need to
May 18, 2022 Read Full Article
A Fuel Switch for Future Farms
by John Blum (Marquette University) A new combustion system for engines allows heavy-duty farm equipment normally powered by diesel fuel
May 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions Video
by James Lawler (Climate Now) Companies assessing their greenhouse gas emissions will need to analyze their Scope 1, Scope 2, and
May 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Container Ships Begin Biofuel Trials in Singapore
(Biofuels International) CMA CGM along with Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has started biofuel bunkering in Singapore as
March 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Companies Worry U.S. SEC Climate Rule May Require Broad Emissions Disclosures
by Katanga Johnson (Reuters) As the U.S. securities regulator wraps up a draft of a landmark new climate change rule, environmental
January 19, 2022 Read Full Article
GE Aviation Looks to Test Catalyst Using 100% SAF
by Jerry Siebenmark (AIN Online) Through a partnership with the Czech Technical University in Prague (CVUT), GE Aviation Czech will begin
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
RFA Has Praise and Concern for the Latest Build Back Better Framework
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) ... (Geoff) ”Cooper says RFA is concerned about the language regarding how the carbon emissions
November 02, 2021 Read Full Article
Chevron, Delta Air Lines, and Google Announce Intent to Measure Sustainable Aviation Fuel Emissions Data, Increase Industry Transparency
(Chevron/Business Wire) Chevron will produce SAF test batch and sell SAF to Delta at LAX hub; Chevron and Delta will
September 09, 2021 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Use Increased Rapidly in the Public Sector and Goods Transport – Neste the First in Finland to Provide Companies a Service for Monitoring Transport Fuel Emissions
(Neste) Neste is the first company in Finland to provide a service for companies and other organizations to monitor their climate
September 06, 2021 Read Full Article
Growth Energy’s Bliley Testifies before EPA on Proposed Emissions Standards
(Growth Energy) Today, Growth Energy’s Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley testified before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
August 25, 2021 Read Full Article
Net-Zero Renewables: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Gevo
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Can you imagine 100% reduction in GHG emissions? Where 100% of agricultural feedstock nutritional value
August 25, 2021 Read Full Article
Air Board Should Expand Use of Biofuels
by Mike Gatto (CalMatters) ... If we know a solution exists to begin cleaning our air while we work toward
August 18, 2021 Read Full Article
To Undo the Damage of Trump Rollbacks, Biden Needs to Set Car Standards Stronger than Obama’s
(American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)) The Biden administration can soon undo the damage of President Trump’s clean
July 26, 2021 Read Full Article
Research Suggests Use of Biofuels Reduces Cancer Risk
(Renewable Fuels Association) Review points to fewer toxic chemicals in ethanol-blended gasoline emissions -- A newly published review of top scientific literature
July 08, 2021 Read Full Article
RURAL RENEWABLES: The Senate Agriculture Rural Development and Energy Subcommittee Meets Today on Renewable Energy Opportunities in Rural Areas.
by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) The Senate Agriculture Rural Development and Energy subcommittee meets today on renewable energy opportunities in rural
June 22, 2021 Read Full Article
More than 200 Entities Ask the EC to Use Crediting System for Renewable Fuels in Vehicle CO2 Regulations
(NGVA Europe/NGV Journal) Together with 223 associations, companies and scientists, NGVA Europe have signed a joint letter to the European Commission:
June 09, 2021 Read Full Article
Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) Implementation of CORSIA in the United States
by Dan Williams (FAA Office of Environment and Energy (AEE)) Introduction to CORSIA; U.S. CORSIA Policy and FAA CORSIA MRV
June 08, 2021 Read Full Article
Top 5: What It’s Really Going to Take to Reach Net Zero
by Tammy Klein (Transportation Energy Strategies) ... Reaching Net Zero: It’s going to be hard and requires action by governments
May 27, 2021 Read Full Article
ClearFlame Engine Technologies and Alto Ingredients, Inc. Partner to Demonstrate Decarbonization of Diesel-Fueled Engines Using Ethanol Fuel
(ClearFlame Engine Technologies) ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a growing startup dedicated to the development of clean engine technology today announced a partnership
May 18, 2021 Read Full Article
Aviation Leaders Launch First in-Flight 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Emissions Study on Commercial Passenger Jet
(Neste) A team of aerospace specialists has launched the world’s first in-flight emissions study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on
March 19, 2021 Read Full Article
Competitive Edge: Reducing CO2 Emissions via Next-Gen Industrial Processes – Brimstone Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ...At Brimstone Energy, we developed a process to co-generate cement and hydrogen while eliminating process
January 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Making Progress on Climate and Clean Air in a New Administration
(Diesel Technology Forum) As manufacturers are hard at work developing zero-emissions solutions over the next decade, introducing the latest diesel
January 20, 2021 Read Full Article
Official Release of the MOVES3 Motor Vehicle Emissions Model for SIPs and Transportation Conformity
(Environmental Protection Agency/Federal Register) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of the (MOVES3) for official purposes outside
January 19, 2021 Read Full Article
Ford Says Automakers Should Consider Backing California Emissions Deal
by David Shepardson (Reuters) Ford Motor Co is urging major automakers to consider backing a framework deal with California on
December 01, 2020 Read Full Article
Poll Shows Americans' Unwavering Trust in Farmers and Approval of Sustainability Practices
(AgriMarketing/American Farm Bureau Federation) A majority of U.S. adults have a positive view of farmers' sustainability practices, and an overwhelming
November 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Marine Biofuel Testing Set to Begin at the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre
( gCaptain) As the marine industry races to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the Alfa Laval Test & Training Centre
November 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Report Evaluates Emission-Reduction Efforts: The Fuels Institute Compares 14 Initiatives in Terms of Effectiveness, Impact and Overall Cost.
(NACS) As governments consider strategies to reduce emissions from transportation, a new Fuels Institute report provides valuable context to help guide their considerations,
November 02, 2020 Read Full Article
European Commission Confirms Sustainability of European Biofuels, Yet Sends Mixed Messages on Their Future
(ePURE) A new report from the European Commission underlines the importance and sustainability of renewable ethanol, but also reveals yet again
October 29, 2020 Read Full Article
Rich Nations Have Sold 14 Million “Dirty and Dangerous” Vehicles to Developing Nations
by Amy Lupica (Our Daily Planet) A new report from the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) found that rich nations, including the United
October 29, 2020 Read Full Article
California E15 Testing to Start
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com ) ... To that end, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), state corn organizations, ethanol groups and the auto
October 22, 2020 Read Full Article
UAI: Vehicle Emissions Testing Shows Ethanol Blends Are Cleaner
(Urban Air Initiative/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The future of vehicle emission testing is at our fingertips, literally. The use of portable emissions
October 20, 2020 Read Full Article
Notice of Request for Information (RFI) on Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy's Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Research and Development Activities & SuperTruck Initiative DEADLINE November 9, 2020
(U.S. Department of Energy/Federal Register) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) invites public comment on its Request for Information (RFI)
October 09, 2020 Read Full Article
In Celebration of National Clean Energy Week, CEBN and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy Launch Interactive Suite of Infographics
(Clean Energy Business Network) Clean energy industries represented the growth sectors of the U.S. energy economy over the past decade, providing
September 30, 2020 Read Full Article
How a Broken Carburetor Sparked a Bright Future in Biofuels for a New Hampshire High Schooler
by Jackie Pohlman (Renewable Fuels Association) What began as one high school junior’s passion project has gone on to win science
August 29, 2020 Read Full Article
A New Research Tool to Help Ensure Accurate Ethanol Data
(Urban Air Initiative) A new tool is available for researchers to help ensure accurate and consistent results when conducting fuel and
August 26, 2020 Read Full Article
Q&A: A Model for Low-Carbon Fuels in the Global Energy Transition
by Alan P. Mammoser (Biodiesel Magazine) Biofuels will likely play an important role in a hoped-for transformation to a low-carbon economy.
July 24, 2020 Read Full Article
My Turn: Robert Morton: Biodiesel Is already Tackling the Climate Crisis
by Robert Morton (Providence Journal) Recently, the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released its final report and recommendations for
July 16, 2020 Read Full Article
RFA Supports EPA’s Proposed ‘Anti-Backsliding’ Determination, but Says Agency Used ‘Outdated and Unreliable’ Modeling
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted today to the Environmental Protection Agency, the Renewable Fuels Association expressed support for the Agency’s
July 09, 2020 Read Full Article
The IMO Should Follow ICAO’s Approach in Accounting for Emissions beyond the Plane for Alternative Fuels, EDF & UMAS Report Finds
(Environmental Defense Fund) Exploring the relevance of ICAO’s Sustainable Aviation Fuels framework for the IMO -- The international shipping industry will
July 08, 2020 Read Full Article
Heard on the Floor at ABLC: 1357 Attendees, Registrants Crowd the Opening Day, Sideline Chat of ABLC Digital
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What the delegates were saying about CNG, fuel cells, and hydrogen, biogas as a platform,
July 08, 2020 Read Full Article
Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter on Behalf of the Urban Air Initiative (UAI)
(Urban Air Initiative) On behalf of the Urban Air Initiative (UAI), we appreciate the opportunity to comment on the above Proposed
July 01, 2020 Read Full Article
The Standoff for E30
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Energy may be just a block or
June 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Fugitive Methane, Eating Elephants, and Brewing Quarantine Ethanol
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... We left the discussion with a hint about the potential conversion of methane to methanol, which can
June 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Auto Industry to Fight Lawsuit Saying Auto Standards Too Stringent
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico's Morning Energy) The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which includes automakers and vehicle parts manufacturers, on Friday
May 26, 2020 Read Full Article
Higher COVID-19 Fatality Rates among Urban Minorities Come Down to Air Pollution
by David Vander Griend (Urban Air Initiative/Biofuels Digest) ... Whether in New Delhi, Kansas City, New York, or Beijing, less driving
May 25, 2020 Read Full Article
Tom Carper (D-Del.), Laid out Concerns over EPA's Final Auto Emissions Rule
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico's Morning Energy) ... EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler will testify before a Senate Environment and Public Works
May 20, 2020 Read Full Article
EPA’s Anti-Competitive Limits On Ethanol Blending Are Illegal
(Urban Air Initiative) Attorneys for a broad alliance of ethanol, agriculture and clean fuel organizations filed their opening brief arguing that EPA regulatory
May 19, 2020 Read Full Article
Update from Dave on COVID-19, Air Pollution and Ethanol
(Urban Air Initiative) The last few months have been tough, the sudden distress caused by COVID-19 has caused so much harm and
May 13, 2020 Read Full Article
How to Make Sure the EU Doesn’t Backtrack on Biofuels
by Emmanuel Desplechin (Ethanol Producer Magazine/ePURE) In Europe, biofuels continue to be the predominant source of clean transportation fuels, and
May 07, 2020 Read Full Article
OPINION: Ethanol Dominates in Clean Air Contest
by Chris Bliley (Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... When it comes to transportation emissions, newsrooms around the world generally preserve
May 04, 2020 Read Full Article
Global Emissions Standards All in One Place
(Delphi Technologies) Your guide to navigating the changing regulatory landscape. For nearly three decades, we have been tracking and compiling
May 01, 2020 Read Full Article
Chicago Suburban Fleets Recognized for B20 Use
(Illinois Soybean Association/Biodiesel Magazine) Two Chicago-area fleets rank among the 100 Best Fleets in the Americas, an annual list of the
April 30, 2020 Read Full Article
Biodiesel vs. Diesel: Everything You Need to Know
(Car and Driver) Are you thinking about switching to a biodiesel-compatible vehicle or running your current diesel car or truck
April 28, 2020 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blends Saving Lives Through Reduced Vehicle Emissions
(Urban Air Initiative) That is the conclusion of a new peer reviewed technical paper published in the Journal of Air & Waste Management,
April 27, 2020 Read Full Article
Quantification of Gasoline-Ethanol Blend Emissions Effects
by Nigel N. Clark, David L. McKain Jr., Tammy Klein and Terence Higgins (Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association)
April 27, 2020 Read Full Article
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Vehicle Test Procedure Adjustments for Tier 3 Certification Test Fuel DEADLINE: August 11, 2020
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make adjustments to certain laboratory tailpipe emission testing procedures
April 22, 2020 Read Full Article
NACSAA Submits Livestock, Food Security Policy Recommendations to Global Negotiators
(North America Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance) The North America Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance (NACSAA), working in partnership with Solutions from the
April 21, 2020 Read Full Article
The Straw Man: Looking Critically at Claims about EV Emissions
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A completely interesting example of what is known as the Straw Man fallacy appeared in coverage of a
April 08, 2020 Read Full Article
EIA Analysis Shows How Carbon Fees Would Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions in the Near Term
(U.S. Energy Information Administration) As part of its most recent Annual Energy Outlook, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) conducted three alternative policy
March 17, 2020 Read Full Article
2019 EPA Automotive Trends Report: Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Fuel Economy, and Technology since 1975
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) ... EPA has collected data on every new light-duty vehicle model sold in the United States
March 06, 2020 Read Full Article
New Diesel Engine Powered by Ethanol ClearFlame Engines Can Cut Diesel Emissions Burning Straight Ethanol
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) When ClearFlame Engines CEO B.J. Johnson told ethanol industry representatives about the potential ethanol market
March 05, 2020 Read Full Article
Ethanol Needs to Win the Octane Race- Our Health Depends on It
(Urban Air Initiative) Octane is a necessary component of our fuel, and more of it is needed as car engines become
March 03, 2020 Read Full Article
A Decade of Progress in California? Not for Its Recycling Rate
by Jim Stewart (Bioenergy Producers Association/Renewable Energy Project Development and Finance/Biofuels Digest) The volume of post-recycled municipal solid waste (MSW) being
March 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Adnoc to Trial Biofuel for Ships as It Caps Sulphur Emissions
by Jennifer Gnana (The National) Adnoc preparing its fleet for stricter regulations capping emissions set to come into force in 2030
February 04, 2020 Read Full Article
All the Wrong MOVES: EPA's MOVES Model Contains Serious Flaws
by Dave VanderGriend (Urban Air Initiative/Ethanol Producer Magazine) EPA's MOVES model contains serious flaws and could heavily impact the industry
January 30, 2020 Read Full Article
Carbon Emissions Will Fall Just 4 percent by 2050, According to Government Projections
by Rebecca Beitsch (The Hill) ... Though a number of states have set goals to have their electric sector be
January 30, 2020 Read Full Article
Cooperative Producers Adds E15 at Axtell and Red Cloud Locations
(Nebraska Ethanol Board/KTIC) The Nebraska Ethanol Board (NEB) applauds Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) for adding E15 at their fuel sites in
January 29, 2020 Read Full Article
After Five-Month Road Test, B30 Implementation Gets Green Light
by Norman Harsono (Jakarta Post) Biodiesel industry stakeholders have completed a five-month road test, whereby 11 vehicles were driven up to
December 02, 2019 Read Full Article
Board Now Leads the Way towards Sustainable Flying
(Board Now) Launch of SkyNRG’s ground-breaking program paves the way to sustainable aviation; 85 per cent reduction of emissions as
October 04, 2019 Read Full Article
An Identity Crisis—Ethanol Blending is a Refinery?
by Dave VanderGriend (Urban Air Initiative/Biofuels Digest) ... (A)nyone who owns a blender pump woke up one day in June
October 03, 2019 Read Full Article
Fuel Blending Guide Will Bring Consistency
by Dave VanderGriend (Ethanol Producer Magazine/ICM/Urban Air Initiative) Emissions testing reforms needed to reduce misinformation about ethanol. -- ... Drivers using E15
August 06, 2019 Read Full Article
EPA Regional Eight Supervisor Greg Sopkin Visits Watertown Ethanol Plant
by David Law (MyKXLG) Cooperative board members and company employees spent most of Tuesday morning at the Glacial Lakes Energy plant
July 31, 2019 Read Full Article
Alternative Oxygenate Effects on Emissions
(Urban Air Institute) The Urban Air Initiative (UAI) would like to thank the Coordinated Research Council (CRC) for its recent study that
July 01, 2019 Read Full Article
How Real-World Vehicle Emissions Data Helps Cities Become Emission-Free
(Autocar Professional) Poor air quality is a major issue for virtually every city globally. It not only affects people’s health, but
July 01, 2019 Read Full Article
Dems Say Wheeler Misled Congress
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico's Morning Energy) Senate Environment and Public Works ranking member Tom Carper and House Energy and Commerce
May 24, 2019 Read Full Article
aireg: No “Flying Shame” with Synthetic Aircraft Fuel
(aireg) According to a recent survey conducted by the Institut für Demoskopie (IfD) Allensbach on behalf of acatech - Deutsche Akademie
May 17, 2019 Read Full Article
Emissions from Low- and Mid-Level Blends of Anhydrous Ethanol in Gasoline 2019-01-0997
(SAE International) Typically ethanol is present in gasoline as a 10% blend by volume (E10), although E15, E85 (51 to 83%),
April 08, 2019 Read Full Article
New Study: Non Flex Fuel Vehicles Benefit From Ethanol Blends
(Urban Air Initiative) A newly published study finds that most vehicles on the road today can adapt to mid-level ethanol blends, helping cars
April 08, 2019 Read Full Article
Fuels Institute Study Explores National High-Octane Standard
by Matt Thompson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A report released by the Fuels Institute, a research group that studies issues effecting vehicle
April 08, 2019 Read Full Article
E20 by 2020: Hold Your Breath!
by Ramya Natarajan (Economic Times/Center for Study of Science, Technology & Policy) The National Policy on Biofuels 2018 sets an
March 26, 2019 Read Full Article
FAA Launches Voluntary MRV Program for US Aircraft Operators Participating in CORSIA
(GreenAir Online) The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched the CORSIA MRV Program for US airplane operators with international flights participating in
March 24, 2019 Read Full Article
Growing Support among EU Environment Ministers for Applying further Carbon Pricing on Aviation Emissions
(GreenAir Online) A recent proposal by the Netherlands finance ministry for an EU-wide aviation tax to deal with the sector’s growing
March 24, 2019 Read Full Article
Alternative Protein Startups: Let’s Get the Facts Straight about Livestock’s Carbon Footprint
by Lauren Manning (AgFunder News) ... the issue of livestock farming’s impact on the environment is not as clear cut as
March 23, 2019 Read Full Article
UAI’s Studies Tell the Truth
by Dave VanderGriend (Urban Air Institute/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The need for an updated fuel testing process. -- Every time we fill our gas
March 18, 2019 Read Full Article
Presentation/Webinar Recording Posted: Effects of Ethanol Blends on Light-Duty Vehicle Emissions
by Tammy Klein (Future Fuel Strategies) The presentation and webinar recording from the first 2019 web conference for Future Fuel Outlook members is
February 28, 2019 Read Full Article
Delay in SAFE Rule Disappointing, But Still an Opportunity
(Urban Air Initiative) EPA’s decision to delay fuel economy rules until “later in the year” provides the Urban Air Initiative an
February 27, 2019 Read Full Article
ICAO's Technical Committee Agrees Increase in Stringency Level on Particulates and CORSIA Sustainable Aviation Fuel Methodologies
(GreenAir Online) ICAO’s Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) has agreed to increase the stringency level of a standard limiting emissions of non-volatile
February 22, 2019 Read Full Article
EPA Chief Says Agency, California ‘Far Apart’ on Car Emissions
by Ryan Beene, Jennifer A Dlouhy, and David R Baker (Bloomberg) Wheeler, Nichols signal little progress on auto MPG agreement; State shouldn’t
February 05, 2019 Read Full Article
U.S. Groups Support Expansion of Biofuels in Ontario
by Jacqui Fatka (Feedstuffs) U.S. Grains Council and Growth Energy submit comments in support of 15% renewable fuel content in gasoline use
January 31, 2019 Read Full Article
Review Finds No Consensus Among Fuel Studies – Major Implications for Health, Air Quality
by Jessie Stolark (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) A recent review of nearly 100 different peer-reviewed vehicle emission studies, by the
January 27, 2019 Read Full Article
UAI: Test Fuels Are Not Representative of Real-World Fuels
by Matt Thompson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) An analysis commissioned by the Urban Air Initiative raises questions about studies used by U.S.
January 24, 2019 Read Full Article
Independent Study Finds Vehicle Emission Testing Is Not Reliable
(Urban Air Initiative) A new study finds that many of the test fuels used in emissions research studies do not
January 21, 2019 Read Full Article
Finnair Introduces CO2 Offsetting and Biofuel Service for Customers
(Finnair) Finnair today (January 15, 2019) introduced a service, where its customers can offset the CO2 emissions of their flights by
January 21, 2019 Read Full Article
RFA Publishes E15 Countdown Clock, Calculator and FAQs
(Renewable Fuels Association) E15. Clean. Affordable. Domestic. Fuel. There’s been a lot of talk recently about “E15,” a biofuel blend of gasoline
January 19, 2019 Read Full Article
UC Riverside Team Examines Influence of Mid-and High-Level Ethanol Blends on Pollution from GDI Flex Fuel Vehicle
(Green Car Congress) A team from the University of California Riverside has investigated the influence of low-, mid-, and high-ethanol fueling—as
January 02, 2019 Read Full Article
EU Agrees to Cut Emissions from Cars by 37.5 pct by 2030
by Philip Blenkinsop (Reuters) The European Union agreed on Monday a compromise over how sharply to curb carbon dioxide emissions from
December 18, 2018 Read Full Article
Cars and Coal Help Drive 'Strong' CO2 Rise in 2018
by Matt McGrath (BBC) A booming global market for cars has helped drive CO2 emissions to an all-time high in 2018,
December 11, 2018 Read Full Article
EIA Study: Refiners Could Meet 95 RON Standard Without More Ethanol
(Renewable Fuels Association) A new Energy Information Administration (EIA) study concludes that U.S. petroleum refineries would have “no problem” meeting a requirement to
November 30, 2018 Read Full Article
Colorado’s Air Quality Regulators Adopt New Vehicle Emission Standards
(Sierra Club) New Standards Mean Cleaner Air and Less Money Spent at the Gas Pump -- Colorado’s Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC)
November 17, 2018 Read Full Article
Automakers Seek Flexibility at Hearing on Mileage Standards
by Tom Krisher adn Sudhin Thanawala (Associated Press) Automakers sought flexibility while environmental groups blasted the Trump administration’s proposal to roll
September 26, 2018 Read Full Article
California Urges Trump Administration to Abandon Fuel Rule Plan
by David Shepardson (Reuters) California’s top air regulator urged the Trump administration on Sunday to abandon a plan to freeze fuel
September 24, 2018 Read Full Article
Alaska Airlines Partner with Neste as Part of Its Efforts to Fly Greener and Expand Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
(Alaska Airlines/Travel PR News) As part of Alaska Airlines’ ongoing efforts to fly greener and expand use of sustainable aviation fuels,
September 14, 2018 Read Full Article
To Kill Climate Rule, EPA Wants to Redefine Danger of Soot
by Niina Heikkinen (E&E News) Whether it's in haze-shrouded cities, plumes of car exhaust or even clear skies, fine particle pollution
August 07, 2018 Read Full Article
EU Pushes Back against Weakening of Aviation Emissions Deal
by Julia Fioretti (Reuters) European countries are pushing back against any weakening of the rules underpinning a landmark global agreement to cap
June 07, 2018 Read Full Article
Leaders in Advanced Diesel Technology Outline Innovations to Deliver Cargo and Cleaner Air
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... The other thing you’re looking at with renewable diesel – since it is diesel fuel – you
June 05, 2018 Read Full Article
Letter to Editor: Renewable Fuels Regarding “The Ethanol Mandate Is a Failed Experiment”
by Bob Dinneen (Renewable Fuels Association/Houston Chronicle) Regarding “The ethanol mandate is a failed experiment” by J. Winston Porter (Page A13,
May 21, 2018 Read Full Article
U.S. Agencies Moving forward with Proposing Fuel Economy Revisions
by David Shepardson (Reuters) The Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to submit a series of options for softening fuel efficiency
May 16, 2018 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Manhattan Institute
The Manhattan Institute looked at "zero emission vehicles" and found: Broad-based adoption of ZEVs will increase overall emissions of sulfur
May 15, 2018 Read Full Article
Short Circuit: The High Cost of Electric Vehicle Subsidies
(Manhattan Institute) Many claim that “zero-emissions vehicles” (ZEVs), especially battery-powered electric vehicles, should replace most, if not all, cars and trucks
May 15, 2018 Read Full Article
Urban Air Uncovers More Fishy Fuel Testing
(Urban Air Initiative) Urban Air Initiative uncovered what looks to be more fishy fuel testing. Last year, we called out the Coordinated Research
May 08, 2018 Read Full Article
Focus Growing on Win-Win Soil Health Outcomes
(Solutions from the Land) U.S. agricultural producers have long understood that healthy soil is a critical requirement for the production of
May 07, 2018 Read Full Article
Former Volkswagen CEO Indicted Over Emission Testing Scandal
by Sonari Glinton (National Public Radio) Martin Winterkorn, the former head of Volkswagen, was indicted on Thursday along with five other
May 04, 2018 Read Full Article
New REG Ultra Clean Diesel Blends Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel
by Betsy Lillian (NGT Journal) Renewable Energy Group Inc. (REG) has launched the REG Ultra Clean Diesel, what the company claims is
May 03, 2018 Read Full Article
California And 16 Other States Are Suing Trump To Stop Him Destroying Emissions Standards
by Raphael Orlove (Jalopnik) Our emissions standards are probably the biggest booster to automotive performance in the past half century, making our cars
May 01, 2018 Read Full Article
Compatibility of Mid-Level Biodiesel Blends in Vehicles in Indonesia
by Stephanie Searle and Kristine Bitnere (International Council on Clean Transportation) Indonesia promotes biodiesel consumption through a blending mandate and a
April 20, 2018 Read Full Article
ZERO NOW: Clean Energy’s Stations Offer Biomethane at $1 a Gallon
(Clean Energy Fuels Corp./ NGV Journal) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. introduced ZERO NOW, a fueling solution that combines the world’s
April 19, 2018 Read Full Article
Cars Threaten Climate Goals in Blue States
by Benjamin Storrow (E&E News) ... Transportation emissions threaten to undercut blue states' climate goals, raising questions about their ability
April 18, 2018 Read Full Article
New Studies Show Ethanol Reduces Emissions And Improves Air Quality
(Urban Air Initiative) Ethanol blends reduce toxic tailpipe emissions by up to 50%, significantly improving air quality and protecting public health