Ethanol Technology | Ethanol Fuels News for 05/16/2009
| Editorial: Proposed EPA rules sap ethanol A federal biofuels working group was formed last week to help distribute $1.1 billion to aid the country's advanced biofuels industry, building new biorefineries and converting existing refineries to renewable power... |
Pro/con: Ending ethanol subsidies will slash food prices - Duluth News Tribune In 2005, a coalition of Midwestern corn growers, giant agribusinesses, environmental groups and politicians anxious to assuage public concern over dependence on foreign oil joined together to mandate the addition of ever increasing amounts of ethanol ... |
The Great Ethanol Scam (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance) Not only is ethanol proving to be a dud as a fuel substitute but there is increasing evidence that it is destroying engines in large numbers.. |
The Great Ethanol Scam (BusinessWeek Online via Yahoo! News) "Does the average citizen understand what this means? In from 10 to 20 years this country will be dependent entirely upon outside sources for a supply of liquid fuels paying out vast sums yearly in order to obtain supplies of crude oil from Mexico, Russia, and Persia." -- Yale Professor Harold Hibbert, ethanol promoter, 1925.. |
BRIEF: Pacific Ethanol reports 50 percent drop in revenue - TradingMarkets.com The Sacramento ethanol maker, which said in late March that it was running perilously low on cash, will have to file for bankruptcy protection if it can't restructure its debts or "obtain sufficient liquidity in the very near term," it said in a ... |
BlueFire Ethanol To Present at BIO 2009 International . ( IRVINE . IRVINE, Calif., May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BFRE), a company changing the world's transportation fuel paradigm through the production of ethanol from non-food cellulosic wastes, ... |
Letter: Ethanol is alternative to oil - Argus Leader Gene Ashby's anti-ethanol letter in the April 22 Argus Leader was filled with flaws. Let's start with fuel economy. Just last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said that its testing shows that ethanol blends of up to 15 percent have ... |
Plant to turn waste into synthetic fuels proposed (The Press-Enterprise) Los Angeles-headquartered Rentech Inc. plans to build a plant in Rialto that will turn green waste such as yard clippings into clean-burning synthetic fuels. Company officials said the construction of the Rialto facility is expected to create approximately 250 jobs. The plant is in the design phase and would create 55 permanent jobs when it is fully operating... |
'Make your own ethanol' refineries hit US market (vnunet.com) ClimateBiz Staff, BusinessGreen , Friday 15 May 2009 at 10:01:00 Texas-based firm launches mini-ethanol refineries for firms looking to make their own biofuel As the debate over ethanol heats up with creation of a federal biofuels working group and a new Renewable Fuel Standard, a Texas company has made it easier for businesses,... |
Valero officials balk at state ethanol legislation Valero's Memphis refinery is the primary fuel source for airport, FedEx. Memphis International Airport officials are closely watching a bill that could lead to the closing of Valero Energy Corp... |
Interns Get Intense Introduction to D.C. June 16, 2008, 12 a.m. Louisiana native Sarah Frostenson is about to take on the oil industry... |
Boondoggle Report: Corn Ethanol Scam | Political News Auto makers offer so-called flex-fuel vehicles designed to accept up to 85% ethanol fuels. But many current and older model cars aren't designed for ethanol concentrations above 10%. . . . Earlier this year Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. ... |
Ottawa to push ethanol, despite concerns - Globe and Mail Ottawa is set to push ahead with a plan to dramatically increase the use of grain-based ethanol, despite growing controversy over the greenhouse gas emissions that result from agricultural practices used to grow the feedstock grains. Environment ... |
Despite headwinds, ethanol fuels hopes of economic stability in . Despite headwinds, ethanol fuels hopes of economic stability in the Corn Belt. by Bridget Macdonald May 14, 2009. BigRiver. (www.bigriverresources.com). Undeterred by the current overcapacity in the ethanol industry, Big River Resources ... |
BlueFire Ethanol Fuels commends President Obama's Biofuels . BlueFire Ethanol Fuels commends President Obama's Biofuels Interagency Working Group... |
The Great Ethanol Scam - Yahoo News "Does the average citizen understand what this means? In from 10 to 20 years this country will be dependent entirely upon outside sources for a supply of liquid fuels paying out vast sums yearly in order to obtain supplies of crude oil from Mexico ... |
Ethanol And Vintage Mustangs - Fuel Tech If you've been walking the planet for any time at all, you're familiar with the energy challenges we've been facing since the mid-'70s. Prior to 1974, gasoline was plentiful and cheap as we pumped it into our Mustangs at 23 cents per gallon... |
EPA pondering ethanol increase - Cincinnati.com The Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to make an important and far-reaching decision this year that will affect more than 500 million gasoline engines powering everything from large pickups to family cars to lawn mowers: whether to grant ... |
AFBF calls for increasing ethanol blend up to 15 percent (Bureau County Republican) WASHINGTON, D.C. EUR” The federal government should increase the ethanol blend level up to 15 percent, which will promote environmental protection, help create jobs and reduce dependence on foreign oil, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation... |
Another knock for ethanol fuels. Just burning the stiff to generate electricity is much more efficient that converting it to ethanol and using that for fuel. Cleaner, too. Biomass Electricity More Efficient Than Biofuels, Study Finds. California's Mercury News (5/8, ... |
BlueFire Ethanol To Present at BIO 2009 International Convention - Biloxi Sun Herald IRVINE, Calif., May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BFRE), a company changing the world's transportation fuel paradigm through the production of ethanol from non-food cellulosic wastes, has announced ... |
Missouri Corn Growers pleased with ethanol incentive action Friday, May 15, 2009, 4:06 PM by Julie Harker Support for Missouria s ethanol industry is bolstered by government action... |
To meet goals, biomass fuel plants need to get going now Biomass fuel isn't economical yet, and there are obstacles to overcome, including how to harvest, transport and store the huge amounts of biomass required... |
It's Alive! Alternative energy subsidies make their biggest . "Voters want action on energy," one congresswoman told The Washington Post . "They don't really care how much it costs." A Democratic president was on the verge of signing "the most important energy legislation in a decade," with tens of billions of dollars dedicated to jump-starting a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels and helping the United ... |
Vecoplan LLC - Recycling Today Vecoplan is a leading manufacturer of advanced industrial size-reduction, separation and conveying technologies. Vecoplan shredding equipment is used in the recycling of paper, plastics, rubber, electronics, wood and textiles. Applications include ... |
Cash for Guzzlers Is a Good Start - But the E85 Conversion of 192. Cash for Guzzlers Is a Good Start - But the E85 Conversion of 192 Million Vehicles Will Really Solve Our Problem What's The Problem Here? The Auto Channel is and has been the champion of the many flavors of sustainable Electric Vehicles as the best solution for future mobility needs... |
National Sorghum Producers meet with EPA on RFS-2 Friday, May 15, 2009, 3:23 PM by Julie Harker Sorghum leaders say they have met with the EPA to explain sorghuma s role in the ethanol supply chain and its a oepositive environmental implicationsa as a biofuel... |
Penny Stock Cellulose Ethanol Pick - Bluefire Ethanol Fuels, Inc . With the price of oil (and gasoline) back on the rise, ethanol stocks are coming back into focus. Penny stock Bluefire Ethanol Fuels, Inc. (BFRE.OB) is one worth a look... |
Electric tops ethanol, study says (The Monterey County Herald) Ethanol from plants can fill up drivers' gas tanks, but people could drive 80 percent farther if we converted those crops into electricity, according to a new study by Stanford and University of California researchers... |
Put the brakes on 'cash for clunkers' At first blush, the 'cash for clunkers' plan making its way through Congress might have some appeal... |
newnet news - BlueFire Ethanol Fuels teams up with Applied Power . BlueFire Ethanol Fuels teams up with Applied Power Concepts to develop biofuel technology... |
Former Crescent Fuels president files suit against fuel company (The Wichita Eagle) The former president of Crescent Fuels has filed a multimillion dollar civil lawsuit against six parties, alleging they defrauded him in the sale of the Independence-based company... |
Senate Week in Review: May 11-15 Senate and House lawmakers spent most of the week in their respective chambers, debating and approving more than 200 bills, which will now be sent to the Governor for consideration... |
Economic Strangulation: The Environmentalist/Democrat War Against Energy The "greens" must be thrilled with the new Obama/Pelosi/Reid troika in charge of the federal government... |
Tips for making transition to gasoline-ethanol blended fuel (Daily News Journal) NASHVILLE EUR” As blends of gasoline are sweeping across the nation and Tennessee, boat owners may have questions about the affect of these fuels and their boat engines. There are two types of ethanol blended fuels that are currently available at retail fueling facilities in Tennessee:.. |
BlueFire Ethanol Applauds Formation of Biofuels Interagency . IRVINE, CA (May 5, 2009) - BlueFire Ethanol Fuels, Inc. (OTC BB:BFRE.OB - News), a company changing the world's transportation fuel paradigm through the production of ethanol from non-food cellulosic wastes, commends President Obama for ... |
Despite headwinds, ethanol fuels hopes of economic stability in . Despite headwinds, ethanol fuels hopes of economic stability in . - Medill Reports... |
Cutting federal subsidies for ethanol to push untested wind and solar is foolhardy policy While wind and solar energy need additional research and technological advances to make them more efficient and affordable, ethanol is a proven technology that has been in use for a century... |
Ethanol debate rages anew in policy circles (Market Watch) As the nation pushes to end its dependency on foreign oil, the federally-mandated ethanol market once again finds itself at a regulatory crossroads... |
Former president files suit against fuel company In a petition filed in U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Kan., on May 4, Phillip Near claims that sale was never finalized because Titan Global Holdings didn't fulfill its commitments on the agreement... |
Commentary: Pushing untested wind and solar is foolhardy policy Investments in wind and solar energy are a key part of our nation's energy strategy, but now is not the time for Congress to stop investing in ethanol in favor of these alternatives... |
Pro/con: Ethanol is preferable to untested wind, solar power - Duluth News Tribune Investments in wind and solar energy are a key part of our nations energy strategy, but now is not the time for Congress to stop investing in ethanol in favor of these alternatives. While wind and solar energy need additional research and ... |
Bentley Lineup To Be Flex-Fuel Capable By 2012, All New Engine On . Presently however, high-ethanol fuels are limited in their availability in this country; but in places like the USA where E85 is plentiful, it should be a big selling point. Bentley Continental Supersports ... |
Hot air or real science in EPA's et... Americans may find out soon whether liberals in Congress are serious about global warming... |
Energy firms concerned over California rule The head of one of Canada's biggest energy companies says industry calculations show oil producers will not be able to meet the strict new greenhouse gas criteria in California's new low-carbon fuel standard... |
Mini Ethanol Refineries Hit the Market As the debate over ethanol heats up with creation of a federal biofuels working group and a new Renewable Fuel Standard, a Texas company has made it easier for businesses, farms and municipalities to produce their own... |