Tracy Samilton

Business
2:23 am
Mon April 1, 2013

EPA's Push For More Ethanol Could Be Too Little, Too Late

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A decal advertising E85 ethanol is displayed on a pump at a gas station in Johnston, Iowa.

Originally published on Fri April 5, 2013 7:50 am

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could soon issue a final ruling that aims to force oil companies to replace E10, gasoline mixed with 10 percent ethanol, with E15.

This move could come just as widespread support for ethanol, which is made from corn, appears to be eroding.

Mike Mitchell was once a true believer in ethanol as a homegrown solution to foreign oil imports. He owns gas stations, and he went further than most, installing expensive blender pumps that let customers choose E15, E20 and all the way up to E85.

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All Tech Considered
4:50 pm
Tue August 21, 2012

Study To Test 'Talking' Cars That Would Warn Drivers Of Unseen Dangers

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Connected car technology could warn drivers when vehicles ahead of them suddenly brake.

Originally published on Tue August 21, 2012 8:55 pm