Posted on 27 November 2009. Tags: b20 biodiesel, biofuel, cellulosic ethanol, conferences, Stewart Center
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Cropfields could play a major role in future energy needs, and some of the world’s top researchers will discuss the challenges and opportunities for agriculture in the renewable fuels industry during a conference co-sponsored by Purdue University. Growing the Bioeconomy: Solutions for Sustainability takes place from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. […]
Posted in Agriculture
Posted on 29 October 2009. Tags: b20 biodiesel, biofuel, biogasoline, cellulosic ethanol, conference, Stewart Center
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A Purdue University agricultural economist and energy policy analyst has changed his tune on renewable fuels. “We don’t just talk about ethanol. We talk about biofuels,” said Wally Tyner. “Ethanol is the product from corn, but you also can produce gasoline and diesel directly from cellulosic feedstocks. And when you bring […]
Posted in Business News
Posted on 28 September 2009. Tags: b20 biodiesel, cellulosic ethanol, corn crop, water supply
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — More of the fertilizers and pesticides used to grow corn would find their way into nearby water sources if ethanol demands lead to planting more acres in corn, according to a Purdue University study. The study of Indiana water sources found that those near fields that practice continuous-corn rotations had higher […]
Posted in Science + Technology
Posted on 17 March 2009. Tags: cellulosic ethanol, E85, mitch daniels, Ron Alting
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -– Senate lawmakers today approved a bill that could increase the use of E85 – a blend of 15 percent petroleum-based gasoline and 85 percent ethanol – on campuses and school grounds throughout the state. House Bill 1193, sponsored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette), now heads to Gov. Mitch Daniels’ desk after […]
Posted in Indiana Politics
Posted on 15 July 2008. Tags: biofuel, cellulosic ethanol, corn crop, switchgrass
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Cellulosic ethanol made from corn stover and switchgrass could be the next big thing in liquefied energy. The biggest of the big – at least in Corn Belt states like Indiana – would likely be corn stover, a Purdue University study finds. Corn stover is plentiful in Indiana because of the […]
Posted in Business News
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