California has taken a major step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by enacting a rule that requires all new passenger cars and light trucks that are sold in the state to be electric vehicles or emission free by 2035, according to the New York Times. The California Air Resources Board approved the plan last week.…
Growth Energy Hires Jake Comer as Head of Domestic Market Development
Growth Energy announced that Jake Comer joined the company as vice president of market development, a position that will allow Comer to lead the domestic market expansion of higher ethanol-blended fuel. Comer brings more than a decade of retail fuel experience, having served in leadership positions on the fuel teams at Kum & Go, Murphy…
Trucking Fleets to Invest in Sustainable Fuels
TravelCenters of America released a survey that found that leaders of some of the largest trucking fleets have plans to invest in fleets powered by sustainable fuels. Fleet companies have begun making investments in electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles and expect to continue to do so in the next few years. The survey was released as…
ACE Appoints New Board Members, Re-Elects Several Others
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has re-elected five existing board members, as well as elected two new members. The decisions were made at the company’s annual business meeting prior to ACE’s 35th annual conference in Omaha, Neb. Re-elected to the board of directors for three-year terms: Redfield Energy, LLC — Represented by Troy Knecht…
Coca-Cola Makes Packaging More Environmentally Friendly
The Coca-Cola Co. has announced that two of its biggest brands — Dasani and Sprite — will be taking steps to support a circular economy for plastic packaging. Dasani bottles will be made from 100% recycled PET plastic (excluding caps and labels), and Sprite is transitioning from green to clear plastic to increase the material’s…
ACE Retailer Workshop to Feature Tips From Fuel Marketers
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has announced that — following plans by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to make another $100 million in biofuel infrastructure grants to increase availability of E15 and E85 — it will host top fuel marketers at the E15 and Flex Fuel Retailer Workshop. The workshop will teach fuel…
Pilot Co. to Launch Coast-to-Coast EV Charging Network
In an effort to increase access to EV charging, Pilot Co. has announced a collaboration with General Motors (GM) to implement a national DC fast charging network that will be installed, operated and maintained by EVgo through its eXtend offering. This project demonstrates how public and private entities can come together to build out the…
Nebraska Governor to Attend ACE Conference
At its 35th annual conference in Omaha, Neb., the American Coalition for Ethanol will welcome Nebraska governor Pete Ricketts as a keynote speaker. Gov. Ricketts will kick off the general session on Thursday, Aug. 11, welcoming attendees and providing an update on how Nebraska is advancing ethanol in the marketplace. The organization’s upcoming event takes…
Pilot Expands on Alternative Fuel Initiatives
Pilot Co. has announced that it will be furthering its current initiatives in the alternative fuels space through a partnership with VoltaGrid. Through the partnership, Pilot will add a new compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen delivery platform to develop a low-carbon fuels network that contributes to reduced emissions and decarbonization for third-party customers in…
Growth Energy Comments on America’s Bioethanol Industry
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor highlighted the ways in which America’s bioethanol industry is opening new markets and advancing global clean energy ambitions in keynote remarks at the 38th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo (FEW). Skor also emphasized the energy security contributions of biofuels in the wake of global turmoil, with higher blends…