News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Ethanol

NACS - RFA Issues New Equipment Guidance for E15 Retailers

Apr 27, 2016

​WASHINGTON – In 2012, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gave final approval for the use of E15 fuel. Now the higher-ethanol fuel blend is sold in 23 states. With many new retailers preparing to offer E15, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) wants to assist retailers in finding the correct equi ... Continue reading

NADA Used Car Guide Analysis: Are "Green Cars" on the Way Out?

Apr 26, 2016

MCLEAN, Va., April 26, 2016 -- The latest bimonthly edition of NADA Used Car Guide's Perspective report pits the retention values of traditionally powered (gasoline or diesel) vehicles against more eco-friendly alternatives in the marketplace (think hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electrics, natural gas and fuel cells). The ... Continue reading

Hundreds of Millions of Car Owners Don't Know They're Already Driving A Flex Fuel Vehicle

Apr 23, 2016

Cleaner Air, Water, and Independence From Foreign Oil Can Ben Had Instantaneously By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL AUTO CENTRAL - April 23, 2016: There's so much talk...so much hype... about getting our air and water cleaner, about eliminating health risks, about improving our economy ... Continue reading

Growth Energy Announces Emily Skor as Chief Executive Officer - Tom Buis Remains Growth Energy Co-Chair

Apr 14, 2016

WASHINGTON, D.C. April 13, 2016; Today, Growth Energy announced Emily Skor as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective May 16. Skor most recently served as the Vice President for Communications of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) and the Executive Director of the CHPA Educational Foundation. She s ... Continue reading

Growth Energy Continues Ethanol Foreign Market Expansion Efforts

Apr 11, 2016

Growth Energy to participate in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) WASHINGTON, DC April 11, 2016; This week, Jim Miller, Vice President and Chief Economist of Growth Energy will travel with Steve Bleyl, Executive Vice President of Green Plains Inc., and Doug Berven, Vice President of Corporate Affairs of POET to ... Continue reading

Future Propulsion And Connected Vehicle Systems - FEV Exhibit at 2016 SAE World Congress

Apr 8, 2016

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 8, 2016 -- The future of the automobile is changing at cyber speed. Just yesterday, the buzz was the electric vehicle, and now connected and autonomous vehicles have been added to the mix. Automakers are scrambling to keep abreast of the challenges inherent in this changing landscape in order ... Continue reading

Caraf Oil Offers Ethanol Blends To Intelligent Motorists In Southern Florida

Mar 29, 2016

Spring Lake, MI (March 22, 2016) – Bennett Pump Company, North America’s fastest growing manufacturer of fuel dispensers recently installed their new Pacific XB (extended blender) dispenser at Caraf Oil in Miami, Florida. Caraf is believed to be the only retail brand currently offering these expanded fuel opt ... Continue reading

Hey Fullerton, CA: Get E85 for 85 Cents Per Gallon on Thursday 3-3-16

Mar 3, 2016

AUTO CENTRAL- March 2, 2016: Come celebrate the newest G&M Oil and Pearson Fuels flex-fuel station in Fullerton, CA! Fuel up with E85 for 85 cents per gallon on Thursday, March 3, between 8AM and 2PM at: Chevron ExtraMile #10 944 W. Orangethorpe Ave./Euclid St. Fullerton, CA 92832 - GET E85 / flex-fuel for 85 cents/gal ... Continue reading

Renewable Fuel Standard Program Under Review of Senate Committee

Feb 25, 2016

Supporters and opponents both spoke out at an oversight hearing yesterday. ​WASHINGTON February 25, 2016; NACS Online reported that yesterday, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held an oversight hearing on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Witnesses included: EPA Acting Administrator Jane ... Continue reading

First Non-Flex Fuel Vehicle Approved For E25 - 70% Of New Cars Approved For E15

Feb 2, 2016

2016 MINI Hard Top is the first non-flex fuel vehicle approved for higher ethanol-gasoline blends AUTO CENTRAL - February 1, 2016: The Auto Channel received confirmation today from Urban Air Initiative and RFA (Renewable Fuels Association) that the latest model MINI hard top is approved by MINI and BMW to run on E25 fu ... Continue reading

Open Letter to Jillian Kay Melchor and the National Review About the Iowa Primary and Ethanol

Feb 1, 2016

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Hi Jillian - I read your recent article in National Review titled "Trump’s Support for Ethanol Is Bad for Taxpayers and Their Cars" and I'm perplexed as to why you would take the subject on? The article is written as if you understand the subjec ... Continue reading

NEWSMAKER Podcast: Is Ethanol Worth Your Vote? Interview with POET and NASCAR Engine Builder +VIDEO

Jan 28, 2016

Special Election Year Report On Ethanol and NASCAR Fuel AUTO CENTRAL - January 28, 2016: The Auto Channel presents a special podcast with Jeff Broin of Poet and Andy Randolph of ECR Racing Engines. We thought you might like to listen/watch the interview. We talk about the upcoming Iowa primary, ethanol myths, NASCAR, a ... Continue reading

Open Letter To Mark Levin About Ethanol, Donald Trump and Ted Cruz

Jan 19, 2016

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Hi Mark - I'm the co-founder and co-owner of The Auto Channel, the Internet's largest automotive information resource and a small broadcast television network. I am a real free-market, balls-to-the-wall capitalist, entrepreneur, and American patriot. I ... Continue reading

Mobility Fuel Answers NACS Launches Fuels Resource Center

Jan 19, 2016

Fuels Resource Center shares research, news and data essential for the novice consumer as well as the knowledgeable retailer. January 19, 2016 Explore our Fuels Resource Center for everything you need to know about fuels — from the source that knows the subject best. Page Content​ALEXANDRIA, Va. – NACS h ... Continue reading

Kerry Says Climate Deal Will Spur Investments - That's Like Calling Ponzi Deals Great Investments

Jan 18, 2016

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Speaking on CBS television this morning, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry claimed that the climate pact reached at an international summit in Paris will spur a massive investment in clean, renewable energy, using American technology. He told "Face th ... Continue reading