Everyone wants vehicles made in America, so why not fuels too?
Seriously, if we made all our fuel in America we could create not just thousands, but potentially millions of jobs. What gives? Read more →
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Why can’t you buy E15 in California?
California has a history being the first across the line when it comes to protecting the environment.
Get your EV kicks on Route 66
Nat King Cole sang it first. Depeche Mode sang it New-Waviest. According to the lyrics of the famous Bobby Troup-penned song “Route 66,” which turns 70 this year, it was the best highway around, and people could get their kicks on it. But did you know the iconic highway is going green? Read more →
Ethanol could cut EU emissions, study says
Air pollution in Europe is best described with one word: deadly. About 90 percent of Europeans live in areas with dangerous air pollution levels, according to the European Environment Agency. Read more →
We rebut a baker’s dozen of dubious claims about ethanol
It’s very difficult to have a calm discussion about ethanol as a fuel. The loudest voices in the room usually belong to someone with a stake in ethanol’s success or failure: Read more →
Air pollution is going to kill an awful lot of us if we don’t act
A new report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) titled “The Economic Consequences of Air Pollution” states that air pollution could be responsible for between 6 to 9 million premature deaths by the year 2060.
Nissan’s ethanol-powered car would have a range of 373 miles
Nissan has announced its intention to create a fuel-cell vehicle powered by ethanol instead of the traditional hydrogen. Nissan executive vice president Hideyuki Sakamoto cited a few reasons for the move towards ethanol:
What is octane? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Octane is in the news and gaining steam. It likely will be a crucial component of the next round of fuel-economy standards (collectively known as CAFE) for the nation’s fleet of vehicles between now and 2025, a set of rules to be crafted by two federal agencies and California’s influential Air Resources Board. Read more →
Is there a better gasoline additive than BTEX?
We’ve known for some time that the chemical benzene is toxic to humans and can cause cancer. But we’re only beginning to learn the extent of the health impacts of BTEX, the stew of hydrocarbons that include benzene and which constitute a key additive for gasoline.
Former Shell president: Can’t meet world fuel demand without alternatives
John Hofmeister went on CNBC on Thursday to talk about the current and future price of oil, and he gave viewers more to think about when he elevated the discussion to include the need for alternatives to meet the world’s growing appetite for transportation fuel.
