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AEI Newsmakers: Dec. 2022

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Analysts Call EPA's Latest Biofuel Mixing Mandates 'Disappointingly Low'

December 6, 2022 | Posted in Alternative Power Sources, Biofuels

A recent note to investors from J.P. Morgan broke down the implications that the EPA's recently announced biofuels volume mandates for the next 3 years could have on the ag industry.

EPA Proposes Stricter Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

If adopted, changes would appear by 2027.

March 9, 2022 | Posted in Electric Machinery

Source: Environmental Protection Agency

The EPA's proposed standards would reduce emissions of smog- and soot-forming nitrogen oxides from heavy-duty gasoline and diesel engines, and set updated greenhouse gas standards for certain commercial vehicle categories.

Trump Administration Drops Challenge to Court Ruling on Ethanol and SREs

March 25, 2020 | Posted in Biofuels

Farm groups and ethanol producers got a big win as the Trump Administration decide not to seek a re-hearing of a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit that struck down certain small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard, according to a release from the National Corn Growers Assn.

Dealers Alerted to Consequences of Illegal Modifications to Ag Equipment Systems

Illegal tampering by customers, such as engine “chipping” or tuning, has legal and financial repercussions for dealers.

March 24, 2020 | Posted in Dealers & Dealerships

A third of surveyed dealers say they have had customer-modified equipment come into their shop, according to a recent survey conducted by the Equipment Dealers Assn. What’s more, some of those dealers reported that up to half of the equipment in their shop had been modified or altered from manufacturer settings. Often, these modifications have environmental, safety and liability implications for customers and dealers.

Court Rules EPA Must Reconsider 3 Refinery Biofuel Waivers

January 29, 2020 | Posted in Biofuels

Source: Reuters

According to a report from Reuters, a U.S. appeals court has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must reconsider three of the biofuel waivers it recently granted to small oil refineries, arguing the agency’s justification for approving the exemptions was flawed.

EPA Biofuel Package Receives Backlash, Skepticism

October 25, 2019 | Posted in Biofuels

Source: Reuters

Last week’s supplement proposal from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning ethanol blending requirements was met with considerable backlash from both ethanol and oil lobbies, according to a report from Reuters.

EPA Increases Required Biofuel Usage in 2020; No Increase in Ethanol-Blending Requirements

July 8, 2019 | Posted in Biofuels

Source: AgriPulse

The EPA released a proposal last Friday that would increase the required production of biofuels by only 0.6%, from 19.9 billion gallons in 2019 to 20 billion gallons in 2020. This includes 15 billion gallons of ethanol, as well as 5 billion gallons of advanced biofuels, including cellulosic ethanol and biomass-based diesel.

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Despite Growing Frustration with EPA, Ethanol Production, Exports Continue to Expand

September 28, 2018 | Posted in Biofuels, Data & Trends

Ethanol usage, which helped fuel the ag equipment sales boom from 2005-2013, has flattened out, but exports continue to prop up its overall production. Nonetheless, the fight to maintain and grow its place in the fuels market has been frustrating.

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AEI Newsmakers: Dec. 2022

Analysts Call EPA's Latest Biofuel Mixing Mandates 'Disappointingly Low'

EPA Proposes Stricter Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Trump Administration Drops Challenge to Court Ruling on Ethanol and SREs

Dealers Alerted to Consequences of Illegal Modifications to Ag Equipment Systems

Court Rules EPA Must Reconsider 3 Refinery Biofuel Waivers

EPA Biofuel Package Receives Backlash, Skepticism

EPA Increases Required Biofuel Usage in 2020; No Increase in Ethanol-Blending Requirements

Despite Growing Frustration with EPA, Ethanol Production, Exports Continue to Expand

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