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EPA to study cutting amount of ethanol in U.S. gasoline

Green Car Reports

Since 2007, the Renewable Fuel Standard has required increasing levels of ethanol in gasoline blends sold in the U.S. Most fuel stations across the United States no longer offer pure gasoline, with E10—a blend of 10 percent ethanol and 90 percent gasoline—prevailing.

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SwRI wins $20M EPA contract for emissions and fuel consumption testing, analytical services

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million contract by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide testing and analytical services related to vehicle emissions and fuel consumption. New testing guidance from EPA. EPA has previously established test procedures for both steps. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has been awarded a five-year, $20.16-million

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Is ethanol-free gasoline heading for the end of the road?

Green Car Reports

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is struggling with Congress and various corporate interests over the amount of ethanol that will be blended into the U.S. fuel supply.

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DOE TEF project finds US can eliminate petroleum and reduce GHG by more than 80% in transportation by 2050; less use, more biofuels, expansion of electricity and hydrogen

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Even at the EIA baseline projected fuel demand in 2050, biofuels could supply as much as 50% of the jet fuel market, and 30% of the gasoline and diesel markets if EERE biofuel technology goals are met. While new fuel types require new infrastructure, the share of infrastructure cost within total fuel costs is very small (1.5-3%),

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Can Alt-Fuel Credits Accelerate EV Adoption?

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(It didn’t help that fossil fuel producers fought tooth and nail to reduce their obligations. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which stewards the RFS, had repeatedly downsized the targets by nearly 25 percent. Amidst a backdrop of rising fuel prices, the Biden administration might bring the RFS its greatest shakeup yet.

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