OPEC Wins, America Loses in House Vote
Feb 19, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC - February 19, 2019: Growth Energy leaders say they continue to oppose provisions approved today by the House of Representatives that would block the Administtration from implementing policies that would reduce our dependence on foreign oil, create jobs and strengthen our national security. Two amendment ... Continue reading
The True Drivers Behind Commodity Price Increases
Feb 16, 2011
Washington DC February 16, 2011; Wheat, sugar and copper â the list of commodities seeing price increases goes on and on. According to the New York Times, commodity prices across the spectrum are rising. In fact, â[c]otton prices are near their highest level in more than a decade⦠and leather and polyest ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2011
Washington DC February 15, 2011; Jeff Plungis and Angela Greiling Keane writing for Bloomberg reported that the Obama administration proposed ending a clean-diesel grant program and cutting research for hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles while spurring the market for electric cars. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyâ ... Continue reading
Small Car Competition Heats Up As OPEC Control's American Lives
Feb 14, 2011
Washington DC February 14, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Detroit Free Press reports that small-car wars are on with a vengeance. New models will challenge dominance of vehicles like the Civic and Corolla. Meanwhile, fast-growing Hyundai ratchets up the pressure with the stylish and advanced Elantra compa ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2011
SAO PAULO, March 5 -- The announcement that Brazil's 10 millionth Flex-Fuel vehicle was built yesterday, made by the country's National Association of Vehicle Manufacturers (Anfavea), is a milestone for the industry and the country. It should encourage automakers to invest more in the global dissemination of what has b ... Continue reading
Ethanol Is Not Reducing the Amount of Corn for Food
Feb 12, 2011
There's actually more corn for food in the U.S. because of increased ethanol production By Ron Lamberty Vice President/Market Development American Coalition for Ethanol This article comes from the American Coalition for Ethanol blog "ETHANOL. RIGHT. NOW" While the "food vs. fuel" PR campaign was wildly successful, it w ... Continue reading
Gasoline Pump Prices Highest Ever for This Time of Year - WE HAVE A SOLUTION FOR YOU!
Feb 12, 2011
NEW YORK - February 12, 2011: According to an AP story today, "U.S. gasoline prices have jumped to the highest levels ever for the middle of February. The national average hit $3.127 per gallon on Friday, about 50 cents above a year ago. The price is about 6 percent higher than on this date in 2008. The next day, pump ... Continue reading
From The Desk of T. Boone Pickens
Feb 11, 2011
Washington DC February 11, 2011; Army! I spent the better part of this week in Washington, DC meeting with leaders of both parties in both the House and the Senate. I was very encouraged by the level of understanding of the Pickens Plan and the continued support from many. It was a great trip. Check out my video messag ... Continue reading
Just The Facts: U.S. Ethanol: Biofuels Aren't to Blame for Food Crisis
Feb 11, 2011
Attack on Biofuels Fails to Acknowledge Addiction to Foreign Oil Washington, DC â Growth Energy, the coalition of U.S. ethanol supporters, released a statement in response to an attack on clean-burning, renewable biofuels published in todayâs opinion page of the Washington Post. The piece was authored by Tim ... Continue reading
Why Tim Searchinger and the Washington Post are Wrong About America's Renewable Fuel - Again
Feb 11, 2011
Washington DC February 11, 2011; The Growth Energy blog filed this report: Once again displaying his willingness to ignore science, peer-reviewed research and the best available data, Tim Searchinger has authored another intellectually-bankrupt attack on farmers and renewable, clean-burning biofuels, this time in an op ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2011
EPA Rated - 2011EPA Rated - All Years Real World - All Years Misconceptions 2011 vehicles are ranked by city, then highway MPG. In the event of a tie, multiple vehicles may share the same ranking. Electric vehicles are not considered for this list. 1. 2011 Toyota Prius City 51 Highway 48 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Automatic (variab ... Continue reading
Members of Congress to Visit The Washington Auto Show® TODAY
Feb 5, 2011
Key Members of Congress are expected to visit The Washington Auto Show today and tour the Advanced Technology SuperHighway, a 65,000-square-foot exhibit of game-changing innovations in safety and sustainability. The "public policy show" on the auto show circuit, The Washington Auto Show features clean energy innovation ... Continue reading
National Corn Growers Association Becomes Official Partner Of NASCAR
Feb 4, 2011
DAYTONA BEACH, Feb. 3, 2011: As the 2011 NASCAR season launches with a new, greener fuel, the nationâs corn growers are joining forces with NASCAR to promote the use of corn-based American Ethanol. As an Official Partner of NASCAR, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) will leverage their relationship to au ... Continue reading
Indiana University Study: Obama's Electric Vehicle Goal Hits Roadblock
Feb 2, 2011
Washington DC February 2, 2011; Erika Dimmler writing for CNN reported that President Barack Obama's goal of putting 1 million electric cars on U.S. roads by 2015 could run into a huge roadblock -- the American consumer. According to a report released Wednesday by researchers at Indiana University, automakers are unlik ... Continue reading
Latest Clean Diesel Cars and Pickup Trucks Showcased At Washington D.C. Auto Show
Jan 31, 2011
Latest Clean Diesel Cars and Pickup Trucks Showcased At Washington D.C. Auto Show; Over A Dozen Fuel-Efficient Diesel Car, Truck and SUV Choices Now Available Washington, D.C. ââ¬â The newest and most advanced clean diesel cars are being showed at the 10-day Washington D.C. Auto Show which opened on last we ... Continue reading
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