Years ago, Congress passed a law that mandated biofuels such as corn ethanol to be blended into our nation’s gasoline supply. Called the Renewable Fuel Standard, the law was a response to anticipated high gasoline prices, oil imports from the Middle East and higher gasoline use. But Congress got it wrong: the RFS has failed due to improved fuel efficiency, cheap domestic oil from fracking and lower gasoline use. Worse still, the ethanol harms engines and is bad for the environment. A final throw of the dice for the corn lobby is E85 – but all signs point towards its failure.
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“Just as we were proud to testify in support of these bills last month, AFPM is proud to support the legislation being marked up today...As members review these bills carefully, appreciating exactly what they do and do not do, the choice to support them should be obvious, especially for those with fuel and petrochemical manufacturing facilities in their districts.” – Chet Thompson, AFPM President & CEO
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AFPM testifies on legislation to rein in EPA & California efforts aimed at banning internal combustion engine vehicles
AFPM President and CEO Chet Thompson testified before a House Energy & Commerce subcommittee on legislation aimed at preserving U.S. energy security and Americans’ ability to purchase the fuels and vehicles of their choosing while continuing to move the transportation sector in a more efficient and less carbon intensive direction.