Ethanol brawl heats up between oil and corn industries
A fight between oil giants and the ethanol industry is escalating, as a new oil industry study says ethanol in fuel will hurt consumers and the economy, and ethanol producers say oil producers and refiners simply want to protect their market. More »
Energy and environment leaders respond to Obama’s reelection
President Barack Obama’s reelection drew enthusiastic applause from environmental activists, muted congratulations from the oil industry and plenty of advice for the future from both camps. More »
Report casts doubt on E15 use in cars & trucks
Automakers and the oil industry released a report today that casts doubt on the safety of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol and shows that at least some engines running the fuel suffered damage during recent testing. More »
Senators ink deal to end $6 billion in annual ethanol subsidies *updated*
But under the compromise announced by three key senators today, a 45-cent-per-gallon ethanol tax credit would be replaced by extending existing tax credits for cellulosic biofuels and alternative fueling infrastructure. More »
Senate showdown on ethanol subsidies looms
The Senate will vote Tuesday on a proposal by Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., to axe $6 billion in annual tax incentives for the corn-based fuel. More »
EPA green lights E15 for older cars and trucks
Over the objections of refiners and automakers, the Environmental Protection Agency today endorsed the use of higher ethanol-blended fuel in passenger cars manufactured in the past 10 years. (AP file photo/Matt Rourke) More »
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