100 Years Of U.S. Fuel Use - 80% Fossil Fuels
Jul 2, 2015
Fossil fuels have made up at least 80% of U.S. fuel mix since 1900 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review While the energy history of the United States is one of significant change, three fossil fuel sourcesâpetroleum, natural gas, and coalâhave made up at least 80% of total U.S ... Continue reading
Jun 17, 2015
Federal funding designed to support infrastructure for making more renewable fuels available to consumers. June 17, 2015 Page ContentâWASHINGTON â As previously reported in NACS Daily, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $100 million state grant program under its Biofuels Infrastructure Part ... Continue reading
Jun 10, 2015
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL AUTO CENTRAL - June 10, 2015: Later today, a meeting will be taking place in Sacramento (California's capital), to examine California Governor Jerry Brown's new energy and climate proposal calling for a 50 percent reduction in petroleum use by 2030. Th ... Continue reading
Fuel From Sunlight Instead Of Oil Produces Methanol To Power ICE and H2 Fuel Cell Vehicles
Jun 10, 2015
Artificial photosynthesis could be the answer to renewable fuel, made from sunlight and CO2. ​PALO ALTO, Ca. June 3, 2015; NACSonline reported that while electric cars are all the rage when it comes to cutting-edge alternative fuel vehicles, some suggest that the real fuel of the future may be in something even m ... Continue reading
World Leaders Promise Fossil Fuel Phase-Out
Jun 10, 2015
At G-7 meeting, leaders called to eliminate fossil fuel use by centuryâs end. ​BONN, Germany June 10, 2015; NACSonline reported that leaders of the world's seven largest economies, meeting this week in the Bavarian Alps for the Group of Seven (G-7) Summit, called for eliminating the use of fossil fuels by th ... Continue reading
Ethanol Producer POET Responds to EPA Renewable Volume Obligation Proposal
May 30, 2015
POET CEO: Proposal âputs oil industryâs agenda ahead of farmers and rural Americaâ SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (May 29, 2015) â POET CEO Jeff Lautt today responded to the EPAâs proposed rule on the 2014, 2015 and 2016 Renewable Volume Obligiations under the Renewable Fuel Standard. âTodayâs pro ... Continue reading
EPA Proposes Renewable Fuel Obligations for 2014-2016
May 29, 2015
Proposed numbers lower than originally called for by Congress, representing a more realistic policy. May 29, 2015 Page ContentâWASHINGTON â The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this morning issued a proposed rule establishing renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2014 â 2016. The proposed numbers, ... Continue reading
Chicago Area Clean Cities Members Saved More than 25 Million Gallons of Petroleum in 2014
May 28, 2015
Coalition of Chicago-area commercial fleets and municipalities work to reduce fuel consumption and improve air quality CHICAGO, May 28, 2015 â The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition today announced that in 2014 its member fleets saved more than 25 million gasoline gallon equivalents (GGEs) of petroleum and nearly ... Continue reading
Nonpetroleum Share of Transportation Energy Highest Level Since 1954
May 18, 2015
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review Republished May 18, 2015, 9:30 a.m. to correct an error in the graph In the United States, petroleum is by far the most-consumed transportation fuel. But recently the share of fuels other than petroleum for U.S. transportation has increased to its hi ... Continue reading
Joule's CO2-Recycled Ethanol Meets U.S. and European Specifications
May 11, 2015
Joule, the pioneer of liquid fuels from recycled CO2, today announced the successful results from third-party testing of its ethanol fuel, setting the stage to obtain certification for commercial use. Initiated by AUDI, Jouleâs strategic partner in the automotive space, the test results confirm that Jouleâs e ... Continue reading
Audi Believes: Diesel Fuel From Water +VIDEO
May 6, 2015
Fuel of the future: Research facility in Dresden produces first batch of Audi e-diesel April 21, 2015 | INGOLSTADT, Germany; Audi has taken another big step in the development of new, CO2-neutral fuels: A pilot plant in Dresden has started production of the synthetic fuel Audi e-diesel. After a commissioning phase of j ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2015
Grand Opening 4/15/15 at 9:30 a.m. of Newest E85 Flex Fuel Station in Calimesa, Calif. Pearson Fuels of San Diego, CA and G&M Oil Company of Huntington Beach, CA will hold a grand opening of their newest E85 Flex Fuel location on April 15 at 499 Sandalwood Drive, Calimesa, CA. There will be a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m ... Continue reading
PUMP - The Movie : Now Available on Netflix +VIDEO
Apr 16, 2015
The Movie That Will Change Your Attitude About Fuel Forever, Narrated By Jason Bateman LOS ANGELES - April 16, 2015: After a successful limited theatrical release last fall and release on iTunes, PUMP is now available on Netflix to a wider audience. Submarine Deluxe, in association with Fuel Freedom Foundation and iDea ... Continue reading
Mar 24, 2015
Washington DC March 20, 2015; Eric Walsh and Julia Edwards writing for Reuters reported that U.S. President Barack Obama will sign an executive order on Thursday that sets a goal for the U.S. government to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by 2025, the White House said. Although the federal government acco ... Continue reading
EcoRun 2015 to Showcase 13 Eco-Friendly Manufacturers
Mar 23, 2015
AJAC 2015 Vancouver Island EcoRun Bringing Fuel Efficient Technologies to Your Community VANCOUVER -- March 23, 2015: A fleet of vehicles showcasing the latest eco-friendly and fuel-efficient technologies is being assembled here for the fourth annual AJAC EcoRun, which starts Wednesday at the Vancouver International Au ... Continue reading
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