The White House has announced that the Biden-Harris administration — in an effort to build a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers — will be taking action to increase availability of EVs and EV chargers. The Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Department of Energy, is proposing new standards to make charging…
Texas C-Stores Expand EV Charging
Lone Star Business Association Cooperative (LSBAC), a network of petro-convenience stores primarily centered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and across north-central Texas, decided to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its stores. It partnered with EOS Linx to complete the task. EOS Linx is a provider of solar supported EV chargers with data-driven digital advertising…
Renewable Fuel in NASCAR Hits a Milestone
Growth Energy — an official partner of NASCAR — has announced that 20 million miles have been driven in NASCAR events using Sunoco Green E15, a renewable fuel blended with 15% bioethanol. Growth Energy has partnered with NASCAR since 2011. Together, they have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 20% across NASCAR’s three national touring series…
Drivers in The U.S. Log 30 Billion Miles Using E15
Growth Energy has announced that drivers across the U.S. have logged 30 billion miles on the road using E15, which is a 15% ethanol blend that is commonly known as Unleaded 88. This announcement coincides with the start of the summer driving season. “Today, as we kick off the summer driving season, this is a…
Couche-Tard Brings Fast Chargers for Electric Vehicles to North America
Couche-Tard announced it is beginning deployment of fast chargers for electric vehicles (EV) as it plans to bring units to 200 Circle K and Couche-Tard stores across North America. The decision comes after a successful rollout in Europe. Couche-Tard activated its first U.S. site with high power DC fast charging under the Circle K banner at…
ACE Conference to Cover Market Dynamics
The American Coalition for Ethanol’s (ACE) 35th annual conference is coming up August 10-12 in Omaha, Neb. It is slated to cover a range of topics to inform ethanol producers and the broader industry about the current market and policy dynamics at play, as well as to equip producers with practical insights they can implement…
Shell Continues Toward Net-Zero Emissions Goal
Shell recently published its Energy Transition Progress Report 2021 detailing the company’s progress over the past year, which will be put to shareholders for an advisory vote at the Annual General Meeting on May 24, 2022. “In a time of great uncertainty, it is vital that our long-term energy transition strategy remains on track,” said…
ACE Opens Registration for 35th Annual Conference
The American Coalition for Ethanol’s (ACE) 35th annual conference at the Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District in Omaha, Neb., which is taking place this summer starting Wednesday, August 10, through Friday, August 12, has been opened for registration. As the biofuels industry focuses on driving down carbon intensity scores, this year’s ACE conference theme,…
Renewable Energy, LED Upgrades Abound
Renewable energy plans and the continued turn toward LED lights marks an ongoing shift for retailers toward a higher focus on lighting and energy efficiency goals. Jackson, Ky.-based Go Time, which operates seven stores in Kentucky, has built six new stores since 2016, all of which incorporate LED lights. Go Time is currently building its…
Should My C-Store Add EV Charging?
With green initiatives growing in importance, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are rapidly expanding at c-stores. The higher costs of fuel are also causing consumers to ask the question: Should I switch to an electric vehicle? According to the Department of Energy, electric vehicles are energy efficient, environmentally friendly, provide a smooth operation and offer…