Summer Vacations, Made Better by Hydrocarbons
Memorial Day weekend is known as the unofficial start of summer and the beginning of the summer driving season
Recent Posts
AFPM Requests Federal Court to Uphold EPA’s RFS Waiver Authority
WASHINGTON D.C. – The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) participated in oral arguments today in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in the case Americans for Clean Energy et al. v. EPA et al. (case number 16-1005).
Administration to Reopen Evaluation of Auto Efficiency Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Statement by American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson following President Donald Trump’s visit to Michigan where he announced the Administration would reopen the current evaluation of auto efficiency standards for Model Year 2022-2025 light-duty vehicles
EPA Reminds Retail Stations About E15 Pump Labels
Retail gasoline stations may be confused regarding E15 pump labeling and Reid vapor pressure (RVP) requirements.
Petition for Waiver of 2016 Cellulosic Biofuel Volumetric Requirements
WASHINGTON, D.C. – AFPM filed the attached petition requesting that EPA waive the 2016 RFS cellulosic volumes to avoid “phantom fuel” compliance payments arising from a shortfall in 2016 cellulosic production.
Five Things You Didn’t Know Ethanol About and Your Car
Current fuel at the pump contains 10 percent ethanol because Congress passed a law mandating ethanol use. Some are pushing for a higher proportion of 85 percent, known as E85.
Cars At The Capital: Preserving Automotive Heritage (And Fuel Choice) For American Motorists
If you happen to be in Washington, D.C.
Ethanol Tip: When Filling Up On Fuel, Always Read The Label
How effective are warning labels? Research over the years has generally shown these labels to be broadly ineffective - and it appears this is also true for consumers at the pump, according to a recent survey from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI).
The Federal Government and States Regulate Several Fuel Parameters
I discussed oxygenated gasoline in a recent blog. However, there are more regulated fuel parameters.