Eco-marathon tests life in the slow — but eco-friendly — lane
The Shell Eco-marathon, three days of futuristic car craziness, has attracted teams from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Guatemala to compete on design and energy efficiency. The event starts Friday at Discovery Green in downtown Houston. More »
Texas man faces sentencing in biodiesel scam
A West Texas businessman who pleaded guilty to federal fraud and money laundering charges stemming from a $42 million biodiesel scam is scheduled to be sentenced Friday. More »
Biodiesel makers join ‘fight’ for diesel over natural gas
The National Biodiesel Board has joined forces with a diesel group to battle for the fuel’s reputation in Washington and beyond in the face of growing support for natural gas. More »
Ethanol exports rise as U.S. hits blend wall
Ethanol consumption in the United States stagnated last year, while exports nearly tripled from 2010 to 2011. More »
Fake biofuel credits prompt push for better screening system
Lawmakers are looking to prevent fraud by revamping the federal government’s system for tracking the use of renewable fuel. More »
Green-energy officials tell senators to extend tax credits
Members of alternative-energy industries pressed senators on Wednesday not to let their tax credits expire and instead implement a multi-year extension, fearing their industries would suffer and future rollouts in cleaner energy would slow. More »
ExxonMobil begins offering biodiesel in Texas
A Houston terminal is among four sites slated to provide 5 percent biodiesel to fueling stations. More »
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