Ethanol has become a major part of America's energy landscape. It was first used in cars, and is now mixed into most gasoline sold in the U.S. This rise has been driven by environmental concerns, ...

In early January, the Wall Street Journal ran a gushing article on how Brazil had managed to wean itself from foreign oil dependence by making a huge bet on sugar-based ethanol. “Flex-fuel” cars that ...

Ethanol fuel, often touted as a more sustainable alternative to traditional gasoline, has become an increasingly common element in automotive fuels. While its environmental benefits are widely ...

Perth-based Mission NewEnergy Ltd has produced first bio-ethanol from non food agricultural waste material, which sets up the company to produce the fuel from a range of low-cost and readily available ...

Ethanol and petrol go hand in hand, or do they? Not really, as many E20 users (petrol with a 20% ethanol mix) have reported a drop in mileage and performance. According to a survey by LocalCircles, ...

In attempting to ascertain the reasons behind the genesis of ethanol, which has become an increasing percentage addition to every gallon of gasoline, one must go back to the Energy Tax Act of 1978, ...