E85

Construction set for four State E-85 facilities across Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD (August, 2008) – Just weeks after announcing plans to transition 500 MTA buses to hybrid, and days following the award of the highest grade ever for environmental initiatives from the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, Governor O’Malley was joined by Lt. Governor Anthony Brown and administration officials to present roadmap for a more sustainable transportation fuel system in Maryland, beginning with the construction of four new E-85 fuel pumps throughout Maryland.

To promote Maryland’s energy independence, Governor O’Malley outlined a plan that will combine consumer education, new technologies, and the development of an infrastructure such as the new facilities announced today.    » read more »

January 3, 2008 -- LIBERTY – Missouri Governor Matt Blunt today visited the home of the Ford Hybrid Escape where he unveiled his proactive proposal to encourage alternative fuel use in Missouri.    » read more »

Fifth VeraSun biorefinery expected to boost production by 110MMGY; Three additional plants under construction

Brookings, S.D., Oct. 30, 2007 – VeraSun Energy Corporation (NYSE: VSE), one of the nation’s largest ethanol producers, today announced the startup of its fifth production facility located near Albion, Neb. Expected to produce approximately 110 million-gallons-per-year (MMGY), the Albion facility is one of three biorefineries VeraSun purchased from ASAlliances Biofuels, LLC in August.    » read more »