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Demand For Gas Falls, Gas Prices Rise: Blame Ethanol (And Congress)
For fans of fuel efficiency, the New York Times has good news and bad news. The good news is: drivers in the U.S. are using less gas these days. The bad news is: that's driving up the cost of gas. To anyone who's taken Econ 101, that probably seems counter-intuitive -- mostly because it is. To...
E15 Is Coming & AAA Ain't Happy; New Fuel Could Void Warranties
There's a lot of talk nowadays about renewable energy and energy independence. One product of such chatter is a new blend of gasoline called E15, but not everyone is happy to... December 3, 2012 by Richard Read 8
Oil Industry Sues To Overturn Ethanol-In-Gasoline Mandate
Paying too much for that fast-food burger? Blame the government's ethanol targets, says the oil industry--and it's sueing the Environmental Protection Agency for what it... November 29, 2012 by Antony Ingram 3
EPA Keeps Corn-Based Ethanol Mandate, Rejects Suspension Request
Last month, the governors of eight states and almost 200 members of Congress asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to suspend rules that mandate production of... November 19, 2012 by John Voelcker 6
On 'Pure' Gasoline, Your Mileage May Vary: What's The Difference?
Unless you're the type to very closely read the fine print on the face of fuel pumps, you might not know that the vast majority of U.S. gasoline is truly ten-percent home... November 12, 2012 by Bengt Halvorson 12
Will EPA Waive Ethanol Requirement Due To Drought?
This summer's drought across the midwestern U.S. may have an impact in an unexpected place: your gasoline tank. Almost 200 members of Congress, and the governors of eight... October 12, 2012 by John Voelcker 3
Is E85 Ethanol The Solution To High Gas Prices?
Ethanol is often touted as being the future fuel of internal combustion vehicles, as it can be more easily--and more locally--produced than regular gasoline, while producing... October 8, 2012 by Antony Ingram 11
EPA Wins Legal Battle Against Higher Ethanol Levels In Fuel
The battle over the levels of ethanol in fuel may not have stopped just yet, but a decision by the U.S. Appeals Court will certainly weaken the challenge. Several groups... August 20, 2012 by Antony Ingram 1
Midwestern Drought, Election Year Politics Add To Pressure On Ethanol
Corn ethanol, the oft-touted answer to the problem of foreign oil, is still suffering problems. This time, a drop in production--thanks to drought conditions in the... August 14, 2012 by Antony Ingram
Why You Can't Buy Just 1 Gallon Of E15 Ethanol
It's fair to say that E15 gasoline--that's gasoline, blended with 15 percent ethanol--hasn't been universally popular, since being approved by the Environmental Protection... August 13, 2012 by Antony Ingram 9
What Will 'Low Carbon Fuel' Mean For You?
California is often at the forefront of clean vehicles, whether that's through startups like Tesla producing electric vehicles, or regulations that encourage the sale and... August 3, 2012 by Antony Ingram 7
Big Food Steps Up Fight Against Ethanol Mandate (Infographic)
Ethanol continues to be a political football, with the alcohol fuel coming under fire from the auto industry, environmental pressure groups, and others. The latest to line up... July 23, 2012 by John Voelcker 11
Ethanol In Your Gasoline Tank: The Pros And Cons
With flex-fuel cars that can run on E85 ethanol still a minority of the vehicles on sale, you might think ethanol isn't as important as some other future fuels. But up to 10... July 18, 2012 by Antony Ingram 6
E15 Ethanol Gasoline Arrives...At One Station In Kansas
If ever there was a suitable place to sell stronger blends of ethanol in gasoline, it's the midwest. With vast supplies of common crops like corn, the midwestern states are... July 16, 2012 by Antony Ingram 6
OK, E15 Gasoline Is Now Approved; Do You Need To Care?
You felt the earth shake a week ago today when the EPA formally approved the sale of E15 gasoline, right? Oh, you didn't? Not surprising, really. No gas station in the U.S... June 22, 2012 by John Voelcker 7
Will U.S. Military's Biofuels Efforts Lose Funding In New Defense Bill?
Politics is never pretty, and the politics of alternative fuels seem even less so. Today, The Detroit News reports that the U.S. military's program to reduce its reliance on... May 24, 2012 by John Voelcker 1
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