RFA Statement on White House Meeting on RFS
May 9, 2018
WASHINGTON May 8, 2018; Emily Druckman writing for the RFA reported that this morning, President Trump convened a meeting at the White House with Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), for yet another discussion on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). As a result o ... Continue reading
May 9, 2018
The Auto Channel Co-publisher Comments: It’s about time that others are looking at EV reality and are coming to the same conclusion that we discovered two years ago; Electric Vehicles are not and will never (or until hydrogen fuel-cell technology is ready for prime time) become a meaningful solution to replace gasoli ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM May 5, 2018
May 5, 2018
Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading
U.S. exported a record amount of fuel ethanol in 2017
Apr 27, 2018
The United States exported nearly 1.4 billion gallons of fuel ethanol in 2017, surpassing the previous record of 1.2 billion gallons set in 2011. U.S. imports of ethanol in 2017 increased compared with 2016 but remained relatively small at 77 million gallons, resulting in the United States being a net exporter of ethan ... Continue reading
USA Energy Subsidies Scorecard
Apr 26, 2018
April 25, 2018 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Direct Federal Financial Interventions and Subsidies in Energy in Fiscal Year 2016 EIA has updated its report on federal financial interventions and subsidies in energy markets, covering the 2016 U.S. government fiscal year (FY). Subsidies for many energy c ... Continue reading
How Do Flexible Fuel Cars Work Using Ethanol?
Apr 25, 2018
Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) have an internal combustion engine and are capable of operating on gasoline and any blend of gasoline and ethanol up to 83%. FFVs have one fueling system, and most components are the same as those found in a conventional gasoline car. Some special ethanol-compatible components are required ... Continue reading
Apr 25, 2018
DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Flex Fuel Engine Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Automotive Flex Fuel Engine Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.79% during the period 2017-2022. ... Continue reading
Consumers Anticipate Gas Prices Will Rise
Apr 25, 2018
Despite the expected increase, Americans remain optimistic about the overall economy. ​ALEXANDRIA, Va. ... Continue reading
Knowledge of Ethanol Benefits Growing in Australia +VIDEO
Apr 21, 2018
Ethanol-gasoline blends save consumers money By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL About a year and a half ago, I had the great please to visit Australia to speak at the National Biofuels Association Conference in Brisbane. ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC Saturday Morning 7-9 AM April 21, 2018
Apr 20, 2018
Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car ... Continue reading
California Assemblyman Phil Ting Pulls State Combustion Engine Ban Proposal
Apr 20, 2018
The most ambitious proposal for a statewide transition to electric vehicles has been tabled for now. Editors Note To Assemblyman Ting: Don't Be A Stupid Schmuck, It's Not A Vehicle's Engine Type, It's What Fuel Is Burned... ... Continue reading
New Studies Again Show Ethanol Reduces Toxic Emissions and Improves Air Quality +VIDEO
Apr 19, 2018
Ethanol blends reduce toxic tailpipe emissions by up to 50%, significantly improving air quality and protecting public health according to two new studies. The separate studies were conducted by the North Carolina State University (NCSU) and the University of California Riverside (UCR). The Urban Air Initiative (UAI) c ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Museum To Host Deutsche Telekom Museum Mobility of the Future
Apr 19, 2018
On 27 April 2018 the Mercedes-Benz Museum will host the Deutsche Telekom Museum talk on Mobility of the Future. Well-known personalities from the fields of politics, business and research will be discussing this topic from 5.30 pm. ... Continue reading
NACS: Fuel Standard and Octane Fuels Discussed at Hill Hearing
Apr 17, 2018
House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing on “High Octane Fuels and High Efficiency Vehicles: Challenges and Opportunities.” Witnesses testifying before the subcommittee included: Timothy Columbus, Counsel for NACS and SIGMA; Emily Skor, CEO, Growth Energy; Dan Nicholson, VP Global Propul ... Continue reading
American Petroleum Institute Goes Bonkers - Issues Fatuous Lies Against E15 Ethanol Blends
Apr 13, 2018
Today, a fathead from the American Petroleum Institute made a series of preposterous claims against E-15 that prove neither he nor anyone currently employed by API know anything about motor fuels or internal combustion engines. The particular fathead I'm referring to is API Downstream Group Director Frank Macchiarola. ... Continue reading
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