Mar 20, 2015
Consumer Watchdog has petitioned the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to reject a PG&E proposal to monopolize electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure on grounds that it will raise costs for ratepayers while stifling innovation. PG&E has proposed to charge ratepayers to install 25,100 EV charging stati ... Continue reading
How Hydrogen Fuel Cells Work - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 26, 2015
Fuel cells are classified primarily by the kind of electrolyte they employ. This classification determines the kind of chemical reactions that take place in the cell, the kind of catalysts required, the temperature range in which the cell operates, the fuel required, and other factors. These characteristics, in turn, a ... Continue reading
Fuels Institute Hosts Capitol Hill Discussion - Assessing E85 in the Marketplace
Feb 24, 2015
WASHINGTON February 24, 2015; NACSOnline reported that yesterday on Capitol Hill, the Fuels Institute hosted a diverse panel of industry stakeholders who laid out the current implications of E85 in the market and its future. One panelist, John Eichberger, Fuels Institute executive director, walked congressional staff t ... Continue reading
Higher RIN Prices Support Continued Ethanol Blending Despite Lower Gasoline Prices
Feb 23, 2015
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, based on Oil Price Information Service, Thomson-ReutersNote: RBOB is reformulated blendstock for oxygenate blending. With the exception of two short periods in late 2013 and the first quarter of 2014, when winter-related logistical bottlenecks drove up ethanol prices, spo ... Continue reading
New President to Lead POET-DSM Joint Venture
Feb 9, 2015
Alcohol and Driving DO Mix (Originally Published October 2009) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Feb. 9, 2015) â POET-DSM Advanced Biofuelsâ commercial activities will be moving forward under the leadership of the joint ventureâs first president: Dan Cummings. Cummings will oversee day-to-day operations of POET-DSM, re ... Continue reading
Eye-Opening Documentary PUMP Now Available On itunes +VIDEO
Jan 15, 2015
The Movie That Will Change Your Attitude About Fuel Forever, Narrated By Jason Bateman LOS ANGELES, CA, January 8 2015 â After a successful limited theatrical release this fall, PUMP will be available January 13, 2015 to a wider audience. Submarine Deluxe, in association with Fuel Freedom Foundation and iDeal Film ... Continue reading
POET recognized as Platts Global Energy Award finalist for Industry Leadership
Dec 12, 2014
POET recognized as Platts Global Energy Award finalist for Industry Leadership ... Continue reading
Dec 11, 2014
The Environmental Protection Agencyâs (EPA) delays in administering the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) generate uncertainty for the advanced biofuel industry and undercut investment, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) said today in reaction to the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Ene ... Continue reading
Interest in Alternative Fuel Vehicles Declines with Gas Prices - NACS Report
Dec 9, 2014
NACS survey shows correlation between lower gas prices and lower interest in alternative fuel cars. ​ALEXANDRIA, Va. December 9, 2014; Consumers are much less likely to consider a non-gasoline powered vehicle as gas prices continue to decline, according to a new consumer survey examining preferences related to al ... Continue reading
Growing Consumer Demand For Options and Flexibility Can Accelerate E85 Sales
Nov 13, 2014
There are opportunities to grow the E85 market â but only if prices remain significantly below those of regular grade gasoline and the automobile industry continues to produce flex-fuel vehicles at historic rates, according to a new report released today by the Fuels Institute. Depending upon the likelihood of var ... Continue reading
Let Them Eat Chocolate - Lower Fuel Prices And The Connection to Chocolate
Oct 31, 2014
As gas prices decline due to domestic production, consumers have extra money for treats. ​NEW YORK October 31, 2014; NACS Online reported that U.S. chocolate demand may get an extra boost from an unlikely source this Halloween: the U.S. shale revolution, says a new report from Reuters. With an abundance of crude ... Continue reading
Alternaltve Fuels Safety Reports, Studies And News Archives
Oct 26, 2014
Auto Central October 26, 2014; Many manufacturers are heavily investing for near future production and marketing of alternative fuel vehicles. These include electric vehicles, hybrids, fuel cells, hydrogen compressed and liquid natural gas, liquid propane, and hydrogen. As these vehicles are deployed in the fleet, thei ... Continue reading
U.S. Court of Appeals Swats Down the Big Oil Parasites From Blocking E15 Availability +VIDEO
Oct 21, 2014
American Motorists and Ethanol Win Again - U.S. Court of Appeals dismisses petition due to lack of standing WASHINGTON, DC â Today, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia again denied Big Oil in their attempt to keep E15 from reaching the consumer marketplace. The court found that the Ameri ... Continue reading
Oct 20, 2014
Blume Distillation LLC, a leading provider of appropriate-scale biorefinery alcohol fuel systems, announced today its participation in the sustainable community focused PrepperFest Expo. Globally renowned biofuels and sustainable Ag expert David Blume, CEO of Blume Distillation, will present solutions for implementing ... Continue reading
NACS: Price Advantage Makes Selling and Using E15 Gasoline Attractive
Oct 15, 2014
Retailers need to be aware that the transition to ethanol does require some changes, including requirements for new hoses and labeling, other related equipment and RVP management. OâBrien advised ... Continue reading
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