A new Associated Press investigation, which found that ethanol hasn’t lived up to some of the government’s clean-energy promises, is drawing a fierce response from the ethanol industry.
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U.S. Senators seek investigation of oil company efforts to block renewable fuels
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released the final regulation for the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) that dictates how much of the fuel supply made available must consist of different ethanol blends and types of ethanol-based fuels, according to the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA).
The RFS came into the spotlight in recent years when concerns over the ability for fuel companies to provide the required amounts of different ethanol fuels came into question.
U.S. Supreme Court denies E15 case rehearing
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to hear an E15-related case, it announced yesterday morning.
The lawsuit relates to EPA’s 2011 finalized waivers to allow for 2001 and newer vehicles to run on higher blends of ethanol up to 15 percent (based on two decisions, one made in 2010 and one in 2011).
Florida governor signs law to repeal ethanol requirement
Florida Governor Rick Scott signed into law legislation to repeal the requirement that all gasoline offered for sale in the state contain a percentage of ethanol, according to the Special Equipment Market Association (SEMA).
Under previous law, the Florida Renewable Fuels Standard required that all gasoline sold or offered for sale by a terminal supplier, importer, blender or wholesaler in Florida contain 9 to 10 percent ethanol, or other alternative fuel, by volume.
