Monday, February 01, 2010

Volume 1, Issue 3

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Growth Energy Announces Partnership at Washington Auto Show

WASHINGTON, DC — It was announced today at the Washington Auto Show that Ricardo and Growth Energy are to collaborate on a project which will bring together for the first time the shared skills and expertise of a global leader in automotive and clean energy technology with America’s foremost body representing US ethanol.

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FFV Powered by Waste at Washington Auto Show

The Washington Auto Show, operating as the “Public Policy Show”, plans to showcase many new and exciting automobiles. For the first time, flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) powered by government waste will be displayed by Novozymes, the world’s largest enzyme producer for advanced biofuels.

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1,800 Mile Ethanol Pipeline Plan Unveiled

Plans were disclosed for an 1,800-mile long pipeline, running across Indiana and north of Indianapolis, to carry ethanol made in the Midwest to new markets for the fuel in the eastern United States.

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USDA, Navy to Work on Advanced Biofuels

The USDA and the Department of the Navy (DoN) have agreed to work together to develop advanced biofuels and other renewable energy systems.

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North Carolina Calls for Ethanol Infrastructure Projects for Funding

The North Carolina Solar Center at NC State University has announced a call for projects for $700,000 to award to governments, business, and/or non-profit fleet and fuel providers for transportation related emission reduction projects. The Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) Project is a one million dollar initiative of the NC Solar Center (NCSC) funded in part by federal dollars from the NC Department of Transportation (DOT). In addition to providing assistance for emission reduction projects such as purchasing alternative fuel vehicles, installing refueling infrastructure for cleaner burning alternative fuels, retrofits on older diesel vehicles and idle reduction technology, the CFAT project focuses on education and outreach to the twenty-four NC counties that do not meet national ambient air quality standards. Project proposals must be submitted to the NC Solar Center by March 15, 2010.

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Ethanol Vital to Nebraska’s Economy

With last week’s announcement of a record-breaking corn harvest, the role of ethanol as a backstop against plummeting corn prices and a cornerstone of Nebraska’s agricultural economy became more evident.

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Blendstar to Launch Biofuel Transload Terminal in Louisiana

Blendstar, LLC proudly announces the launch of a biofuel transload terminal to distribute ethanol and biodiesel in Bossier City, Louisiana, a suburb of Shreveport. The facility is expected to open in late January with capacity to serve the local market as well as future growth related to increased demand as a result of higher blends of biofuels in the U.S. fuel supply. Fuel distributors in Northern Louisiana, Southern Arkansas and Eastern Texas will be able to obtain high-quality ethanol and biodiesel at the terminal, located on 4800 Viking Drive, Bossier City, LA.

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New Dispenser From Gilbarco Veeder-Root Provides Maximum Flexibility for Marketers

This coming March, Gilbarco Veeder-Root will unveil a multi-hose dispenser offering four fuel products from the same fueling position: Regular Unleaded, Premium Unleaded, Mid level blend and E85. Each fueling product will have its own separate hose, allowing a maximum flexibility for the consumer or marketer.

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New and Renewed Growth Energy Market Development Members

Reid Petroleum
American Agricultural Assets LLC
Fuel Services Inc
East Gate Express
Arizona Petroleum

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Member Spotlight: Shipley Stores

The Shipley Group, located in York, Pennsylvania, was established in 1929 and is a fourth generation family owned company who operates Tom’s convenience store chains. Shipley company represents 670 employees and 10 distinct product lines. They also provide Home heating oil (bio-heat), propane, natural gas, electricity and on and off the road motor fuels. The Convenience Stores group has recently renewed its membership with Growth Energy Market Development.

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New E85 and Blender Pump Stations

As of this publication, there are 2,113 E85 stations. Below is a listing of those opened since our last publication.

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Letters to Growth Energy

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