By John Y. Gerhardt
February 09, 2007
David Bransby has long been known among his industry peers as an authority on switchgrass. In 2006, amidst all the cellulose hype, he became a popular man with those outside of his circle as well, including President George W. Bush and English entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson. Bransby shares his wisdom with EPM regarding the current state and the future of the cellulose-to-ethanol movement.
In this splashy photo spread, EPM takes a vivid look at the new and continuing lines of flexible-fuel vehicles available for sale in the United States during this new model year.
One of the arguments ethanol producers face is the idea that consumers aren't ready to accept renewable fuels and technology and would rather continue to stick with what they know. However, it looks like the public is ahead of the pundits. A series of polls in 2006 shows widespread acceptance and demand for E85 fuel, if consumers could find a place to buy it.
E85 holds great promise as an integral part of California's transportation fuels strategy to protect air quality, curb greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy security.
IndyCar Series racing fans will witness the power of ethanol during the 2007 season. Every high-powered race car chasing the checkered flag this year will be fueled with 100 percent ethanol. Proponents of the switch from methanol to ethanol hope this is only the beginning and that others will follow IndyCar's lead.
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