Ethanol
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New RFS requirements aren't going to please the oil industry. Seattle cuts emissions with XL Hybrids retrofits. BMW's Chinese X1 PHEV uses GKN Driveline's eAxle AWD technology.
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Scientists found a way to convert CO2 to ethanol, almost by accident
They thought it would take a series of reactions to convert CO2 into fuel, but the first step did the job.
Recharge Wrap-up: VW Beetle EV? EPA could allow higher ethanol blends
Could the VW Beetle get an EV version with the motor in the rear? EPA wants to make higher ethanol blends more accessible. Neste to sell NEXBTL at Finland fueling stations.
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UCS researcher talks oil, alt fuels, cats in Reddit AMA
The Union of Concerned Scientists' Dr. Jeremy Martin gives a realistic look at the future of fuels both traditional and alternative.
Formula E driving on Arctic ice, ethanol's emissions problem | Recharge Wrap Up
Formula E drives on the the Arctic ice cap to raise awareness about climate change. Ethanol producers are emitting more NOx than they know.
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Chris Evans wants to drive Riversimple's FCV. Mexico to replace MTBE with ethanol. nuTonomy CEO talks safety and satisfaction. Phihong looks to save stranded EV drivers.
Get ready for higher octane gas...in 2025
Some automakers say mix of higher-octane fuel and higher-compression engines reduce emissions.
Biofuels like ethanol could be worse than gasoline for the environment
Know what happens when you assume? You make an ass out of you, me, and the federal government.
The EPA hasn't filed a required report on ethanol and other biofuels in years
How can the EPA make decisions about renewable fuels if it doesn't have data?
Recharge Wrap-up: MA schools get EV buses, Ford wins fuel cell grant
DOE helps fund Ford's fuel cell development. Some Massachusetts schools are getting electric buses. A new study finds challenges for ethanol storage.
Clinton getting advice on changing renewable fuel laws
Hillary Clinton talks to California regulators about how to possibly tweak or overhaul the renewable-fuels standard.
Nissan reveals solid-oxide fuel-cell van
How do you solve the hydrogen production problem? Produce the hydrogen in the car.
Recharge Wrap-up: Pikes Peak Tesla abandoned at Supercharger, Gen. Wesley Clark champions ethanol
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Recharge Wrap-up: Senators call for more biodiesel, Proterra to deliver 35 new EV buses
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How to Make Ethanol Fuel
Ethanol fuel is an alcohol-based type of biofuel that is used as a popular alternative to gasoline.
Nissan develops fuel cell powered by ethanol
The system is expected to be marketed from 2020 onwards.