Unlike gasoline, ethanol can be produced from domestic feedstocks, not imported petroleum. Besides being a renewable biofuel, it burns somewhat cleaner compared to gasoline. Critics say that the environmental benefits are nil and more important, the use of biofuels has to compete with use of the same feedstocks for food. As we are already experiencing, this means higher food prices ... Read More »
Hybrid Electric Vehicles
A hybrid electric vehicle uses both an electric motor and an internal combustion engine to propel the vehicle. Read More »
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
A fuel cell combines hydrogen fuel and oxygen to produce electricity used to power an electric motor that moves the vehicle. The only exhaust is water. Read More »
Department of Energy Publishes Roadmap for Developing Cleaner Fuels
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently released an ambitious new research agenda for the development of cellulosic ethanol as an alternative to gasoline. Read More »
Leaders Break Ground for Center For Hydrogen Research
The $9.2 million Center, located in Aiken County's Savannah River Research Campus, will bring together scientists, industries and universities to develop hydrogen fuel technology to its full potential. Read More »
What’s a Fuel Cell?
Fuel-cell cars are electric vehicles that make their own electric power on board instead of relying on batteries. Read More »
Ethanol Across America Campaign to Educate Public On Benefits of Ethanol
Representatives from industry, government and public interest groups announced the launch of a nationwide public education, information and outreach campaign to explain the benefits of ethanol. Read More »
