by Dan Carden (NWI.com) Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb has vetoed legislation that would have required fuel blends containing between 10%
small engines
Back TO HOMEOPEI: New Poll Shows Consumer Confusion around Fuel
(Boating Industry) Consumers remain confused about the multiple fuel product offerings in the marketplace, says a new study commissioned by
March 04, 2020 Read Full Article
The Push for Year-Round E15 Is upon Us, but Is It the Best Biofuel Option?
by Jeff Wasil (Washington Examiner) ... There's also a better option than E15, one that only requires cutting red tape hindering the
July 08, 2019 Read Full Article
SIAM Proposes Enhanced Alternative Fuels for Vehicles in India to Lower Pollution
(PTI/Financial Express) While the electrification of the fleet will be a major help towards providing energy security and improving the environment,
June 26, 2019 Read Full Article
Expanding E15 Availability Is Only a Step Toward Best Use of Biofuels
(Solutions from the Land) At long last, after years of appeals from biofuel interests, clean air advocates and rural Americans, EPA
June 07, 2019 Read Full Article
Motorcyclists Using Ethanol
(FuelsFix/Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association gets a lot of questions about using biofuel blends in motorcycles, so they decided
April 09, 2019 Read Full Article
Ethanol Facts: Why The Volume Of Misinformation?
(Outdoors First) Despite well documented scientific proof (and plain common sense) ethanol blended fuels sold in gasoline stations for small engine,
February 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Deere Showcases Biodiesel Gator and Mower
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) John Deere took part in the 2019 Biodiesel Vehicle Technology Showcase to highlight biodiesel-friendly vehicles in its
February 05, 2019 Read Full Article
Ethanol Facts vs. Fiction
(Outdoors First) ... If you check out the recent deluge of press material from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), one
January 31, 2019 Read Full Article
Sinclair Clears Snow Using Biodiesel Fuel Made from Recycled Cooking Oil
(WHIO TV) While clearing snow is a chore for most people, it gives Sinclair Community College an opportunity to teach students
January 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Ethanol Report on Biker and Boater Education
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) A custom-made motorcycle will be the centerpiece of a new educational campaign by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) to
May 30, 2018 Read Full Article
RFA Announces $1M Fuel Your Knowledge Campaign
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Memorial Day weekend means the start of boating, biking and lawn mowing season – better known as
May 29, 2018 Read Full Article
Betting on Ethanol-Blended Gasoline
by Tom Gerlach (The Hill/American Lung Association of Minnesota) Living on an island on the U.S.-Canada Border is not for everyone.
May 10, 2018 Read Full Article
The Wisdom of Thumper
by Ron Lamberty (Ethanol Producer Magazine/American Coalition for Ethanol) ACE's Ron Lamberty reviews a letter the Petroleum Marketers of America recently
February 19, 2018 Read Full Article
Letter: Reform Ethanol
by Pete Kolbenschlag (Post Independent/Citizen Telegram) ... Rep. Welch from Vermont is leading an effort to rethink ethanol, and to lead Congress
January 17, 2018 Read Full Article
Snowmobilers Say Ethanol Gasoline Hurts Their Engines
(WCAX) The cold and snowy weather has the state's network of snowmobile trails is buzzing, but riders say ethanol continues to
January 12, 2018 Read Full Article
RFA: Mid-Missouri Energy Goes Green with Flex-Fuel Mower
(Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) RFA member company Mid-Missouri Energy is home to a new piece of equipment. This one
August 30, 2017 Read Full Article
Ethanol Still a Significant Challenge, Survey Says
by Jonathan Sweet (Boating Industry) Growing number of readers report ethanol-related problems Despite efforts to educate boaters about concerns over ethanol
July 20, 2017 Read Full Article
Ethanol Is Good for Environment. Letter Writer Misrepresented Facts
by Timothy Winters (Western New York Energy/Daily Gazette) Ethanol has been used in New York and other Northeastern states for nearly
July 19, 2017 Read Full Article
The Lowest-Cost, Cleanest Octane Boost for Boats
by Bob Dinneen (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. has 12 million recreational boaters, and Bob Dinneen, president and
June 27, 2017 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Releases New Survey Results Showing Small Engine Owners Confident With Using Ethanol Blends
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy released a new survey showing that U.S. small engine owners are pleased with the performance of
June 13, 2017 Read Full Article
Crappie Masters Disputes Anti-Ethanol Claims Made by BoatUS
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) On May 16, the Boat Owners Association of the U.S. (BoatUS) issued a press
May 19, 2017 Read Full Article
RFA Fires Back at Boat Makers over E15 Claims
by Jason Huffman (Politico's Morning Agriculture) The Renewable Fuels Association has kicked off an advertising campaign intended to combat lobbying
May 09, 2017 Read Full Article
The Fuels and Additives Market Adjusts Focus as Ethanol Repair Issues Become Less Prominent
by Brianna Liestman (Boating Industry) ... Issues related to tank compatibility with E10 have declined in the past years as many
May 02, 2017 Read Full Article
Ethanol Industry, Small-Engine Manufacturers Clash over Damage from Fuel
by Ben Wolfgang (Washington Times) Manufacturers of lawn mowers, snowblowers, chainsaws, and other small-engine equipment continue fueling a debate over the
April 10, 2017 Read Full Article
Survey: Americans Still Confused about Ethanol, Fuel Choices
(Boating Industry) A new nationwide research study of over 2,000 adults 18+ conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of
March 27, 2017 Read Full Article
500,000+ BoatUS Members Asked to Petition New Administration and Congress to Fix Ethanol Policy
(BoatUS) Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is asking its more than half-million members – and any recreational
February 13, 2017 Read Full Article
We Really Do Mean “Drop-in”: The Digest’s 2016 Multi-Slide Guide to Gevo
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Gevo has two proprietary technologies that combine to make it possible to retrofit existing ethanol
December 12, 2016 Read Full Article
OPEI's "LOOK BEFORE YOU PUMP" Ethanol Education and Consumer Protection Campaign Gets Facelift
(Outdoor Power Equipment Institute /PR NewsWire) The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), the trade association representing power equipment, engine and
December 01, 2016 Read Full Article
Truth, Lies and Ethanol as a Gasoline Additive
by Andres R. Aquino (The Intelligencer) ... In order to reach the required octane grades of 87, 89 and 93,
November 09, 2016 Read Full Article
Is Ethanol in Your Gas a Problem? We Revisited the Question with an Expert
by Jeff Zurschmeide (Digital Trends) ... For this article, Digital Trends spoke in-depth with Dr. Andrew Randolph, Technical Director for ECR Engines. Dr.
October 24, 2016 Read Full Article
New DOE Study: Gas Becomes “Stale” Long Before Water Uptake Becomes a Concern
(Renewable Fuels Association) As millions of Americans say goodbye to summer and prepare to store their boats, motorcycles, lawn mowers,
September 21, 2016 Read Full Article
The 15-Percent Solution
(The Gasconade County Republican) The Environmental Protection Agency apparently has postponed indefinitely a decision due whether or not to increase
September 08, 2016 Read Full Article
Boating on Biofuels
by Chip Bowling (Capital Gazette/National Corn Growers Association) Letter to Editor: As a boater from Southern Maryland, I read Chris Dollar's
August 25, 2016 Read Full Article
Ned Bowman: Common Sense Renewable Fuel Legislation Is at the Forefront
by Ned Bowman (Florida Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association/Florida Politics) ... The RFS was originally intended to decrease greenhouse
August 16, 2016 Read Full Article
Better Boater: Are Fuel Additives Worth Your Time and Money?
by Trevor Mason (Pontoon & Deck Boat Magazine) ... Boat engines are designed to function with fuel that has a maximum of
August 16, 2016 Read Full Article
Global Bioenergies, IBN-One and Aspen Enter into Partnership on Isooctane for Specialty Fuels
(Global Bioenergies) Global Bioenergies (Alternext Paris: ALGBE), IBN-One and Lantmännen Aspen, world market leader in alkylate gasoline for two and four
July 15, 2016 Read Full Article
Boating Industry Magazine Report: "Ethanol Repair Issues Growing"
(BOAT US) "It ruins their day, their boat and their entire boating experience" -- When it comes to recreational boating
July 01, 2016 Read Full Article
Congressmen Seek E15 Reprieve from EPA Following National Marine Manufacturers Association Lobbying
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, following a lobbying push by the National Marine Manufacturers Association, 45 congressmen have
June 22, 2016 Read Full Article
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Poll on Higher Ethanol Blend Awareness Insulting to Consumers
(Renewable Fuels Association) Today (March 31, 2016) , the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) released a national poll finding that awareness
April 04, 2016 Read Full Article
RFA Thanks Lowe’s Quick Action Following Inaccurate Ethanol Signs
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today expressed deep appreciation to Lowe’s for responding so quickly to the industry’s
March 21, 2016 Read Full Article
The Truth Behind Marine Engines & Ethanol
by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) In response to a recent misleading piece in BoatUS, which warned of marine engine damage due
March 18, 2016 Read Full Article
Ethanol & Water Do Mix – Same Story, Different Lake
by Robert White (Renewable Fuels Association) ... Since the passage of the RFS in 2005, the efforts of some groups like
March 14, 2016 Read Full Article
Gary W. Johnson, Board of Contributors: Clearing up Facts about Ethanol and Your Vehicle
by Gary W. Johnson (WacoTrib.com) ... In this instance, the numbers quoted for bad-gasoline engine emissions with ethanol blends is a
February 27, 2016 Read Full Article
Ethanol in Fuel: Is the Bad Rap Deserved?
by Ed Wodalski (Pumper Magazine) Ethanol-blended fuels receive criticism for creating wear and tear on small engines -- Should you
February 27, 2016 Read Full Article
UTM and Cambridge University to Research Jatropha Biofuels
(Biofuels International) A team of experts from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and the University of Cambridge in the UK are
December 14, 2015 Read Full Article
That Sleeper Low-Carbon Fuel Market: The Digest’s 2015 8-Slide Guide to Renewable Marine Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In many cases, customers are looking for ethanol free gasoline for a “boat, truck, RV, plane,
September 04, 2015 Read Full Article
Calling Captain E0: Can Renewable Isobutanol Beat out Ethanol-Free Gasoline in the Powerboat Sector?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) E-Zero – ethanol-free gas, has been popular with boaters, but here comes isobutanol, with Gevo leading
September 04, 2015 Read Full Article
Fuel Emissions - Gas, Ethanol, E85, Kerosene
(McHenry County Farm Bureau) Larry, Ag in the Classroom Coordinator for McHenry County Farm Bureau shows us differences in fuel
September 02, 2015 Read Full Article
Ethanol Supporters Respond to Spate of Misinformation
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Before Labor Day, the Boat Owners Association of the United States announced the
September 02, 2015 Read Full Article
Lauren Fix Takes Ethanol Opposition To New Level Of Stupidity
by Marc J. Rauch (The Auto Channel) ... On an official basis, E15 is approved by the EPA to be used
August 31, 2015 Read Full Article
Ethanol Chronicles Launches Blog to Answer Fuel Critics
By Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Auto Channel recently launched the Ethanol Chronicles to aggregate questions and information on ethanol.
July 14, 2015 Read Full Article
Landscapers Have Front-Row Seat as Ethanol Fight Rages on
by David Roundtree (Total Landscape Care) ... The makers of gasoline-powered equipment are confident their products can perform well and last
July 08, 2015 Read Full Article
BETO Seeks Stakeholder Input on the Use of Advanced Biofuel Blends in Small Engines: DE-FOA-0001373
(US Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office has
June 30, 2015 Read Full Article
EPA Hearings on Renewable Fuel Standard: Testimony of Steve Murphy, GM, POET Biorefining-Laddonia & POET Biorefining – Macon
(Biofuels Digest) Good afternoon, My name is Steve Murphy and I am the General Manager for two POET Biorefining plants.
June 26, 2015 Read Full Article
New OPEI Survey Shows Consumers Remain Ill-Equipped for Newer Fuel Options at the Pump
(Outdoor Power Equipment Institute/PR NewsWire) Improved Consumer Education on Ethanol Fuel Options in the Marketplace Needed, Says OPEI ... Consumers are
June 11, 2015 Read Full Article
Bioenergy Misconceptions and Misinformation
(Safer Alliance) What wild accusation have your heard regarding ethanol, biodiesel, biogas or other bioenergy resource? If you are engaged
May 15, 2015 Read Full Article
Ethanol-Powered Boats Make Splash in Kansas
by Robert White (Renewable Fuels Association) ... The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) took to the water in 2011 to help
July 21, 2014 Read Full Article
The National Marine Manufacturers Association Partners With OPEI on the 'Look Before You Pump' Ethanol Education Campaign
(National Marine Manufacturer's Association/PR NewsWire) Protecting your boat, outdoor power equipment, snow mobile, motorcycle and small engine equipment just got
June 12, 2014 Read Full Article
Boat Motor Makers Issue Warning on Gas with Higher Ethanol Content
by Rick Barrett (Journal Sentinel) Wisconsin now has a dozen gasoline stations selling fuel with a 15% blend of the
June 12, 2014 Read Full Article
Farmers: On-Farm Biofuel Production a Viable Option
by Jim Massey (The Country Today) The idea of producing biodiesel or running straight vegetable oil through his farm machinery
February 28, 2014 Read Full Article
Engine Experts Talk Ethanol
by Andy Eubank (Hoosier Ag Today) Specialists in the areas of auto, motorcycle and small engines presented their experience with
February 24, 2014 Read Full Article
Lowe's, Walmart and True Value Retailers Bring OPEI's 'Look Before You Pump' Ethanol Message Direct to Consumers
(Outdoor Power Equipment Institute/PRNewswire) -- As consumers head to retail stores this spring to purchase mowers, chain saws, generators, blowers, trimmers,
February 24, 2014 Read Full Article
Solar-Induced Hybrid Fuel Cell Produces Electricity Directly from Biomass
(Georgia Institute of Technology) Although low temperature fuel cells powered by methanol or hydrogen have been well studied, existing low
February 24, 2014 Read Full Article
Yamaha XTZ150S Crosser BlueFlex (Ethanol) Launched in Brazil
by Sam Sims (Ultimate MotorCycling) ...One of the biggest problems with Ethanol is it leans out a motorcycle’s air-fuel mixture,
February 13, 2014 Read Full Article
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Advises Consumers to ‘Look Before You Pump’ at Gas Station
(Outdoor Power Equipment Institute) The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing 100 small engine, utility vehicle
October 25, 2013 Read Full Article
New Ethanol Survey Misleads Consumers
by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) A new online survey conducted by Harris Interactive finds that U.S. consumers are ill-prepared for the introduction
September 16, 2013 Read Full Article
Briggs & Stratton Develops Additive to Offset Ethanol's Effects on Small Engines
(Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel) ...But since petroleum companies use a 10% blend of ethanol in gasoline to comply with the
July 09, 2013 Read Full Article
Letter to the Editor — Response to Palm Beach Post Ethanol Editorial
by Bob Dinneen (Renewable Fuels Association) Bob Dinneen, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, penned the following letter
May 07, 2013 Read Full Article
Maine Legislator Turns up Heat on Ethanol Battle
by Eva Murray (Bangor Daily News) ...Rep. Jeff Timberlake, R-Turner, has been heading up an effort in the Maine Legislature
April 30, 2013 Read Full Article
What's the Real Problem?
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ...George, a longtime family friend, brought up a problem in starting his lawnmower last
January 02, 2013 Read Full Article
SAE International Book Takes You Inside the Workings of a Grand Prix Motorcycle Engine
(Business Journals/SAE/PR NewsWire) SAE International offers a book that takes readers inside engines of World Championship Grand Prix motorcycles, detailing
October 31, 2012 Read Full Article
Ethanol Fuel Treatment Now Available from Dynamic Synthetic LLC
(Yahoo!News/PRWEB) Ethanol is now blended in most motor fuels. When the fuel is not consumed rapidly, such as in lawn equipment,
July 03, 2012 Read Full Article
Mississippi Senator Seeks to Require Ethanol-Free Gasoline
by Kent Misegades (General Aviation News) Mississippi State Senator Michael Watson has just introduced Senate Bill 2137, “An act to require retail
February 02, 2012 Read Full Article
Outdoor Power Equipment Maker Kicks off Ethanol Awareness Effort
by Kris Bevill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Husqvarna, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of outdoor power equipment, has launched a