November 2024 Newsletter Drive Clean Indiana

Fuel of the Month

Ethanol is a renewable fuel made from corn and various other plant materials collectively known as “biomass”. Ethanol is widespread, with more than 95 percent of U.S. gasoline containing ethanol in a low-level blend to oxygenate the fuel and reduce air pollution.

Types of Ethanol Blends

E10: A blend of 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline, commonly available at gas stations and compatible with most gasoline vehicles.

E15: Contains 15% ethanol and is approved for use in model-year 2001 and newer vehicles.

E85: A blend of up to 85% ethanol for use in flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs).

Member of the Month

Verbio acquired South Bend Ethanol, LLC, an operating ethanol plant in South Bend, Indiana.

Thank You for Making The 2024 REACT Expo a Midwest Success!

From all of us at the Drive Clean Indiana Team, THANK YOU for supporting the Renewable Energy & Advanced Clean Transportation (REACT) Expo and the NREL Fleet Electrification Workshop. We hope that you left the Expo with insights into the future of transportation and clean energy advancements.

We are here to assist and continue our mission throughout Indiana. For 25 years, Drive Clean Indiana has been a leader in sustainable transportation and we look forward to the next 25 years as we build partnerships to support our mission.

Overall Fuel Member Organization, Verbio, formerly South Bend Ethanol.

Verbio is a leading manufacturer of biofuels and bioenergy. The company concentrates on the use of internally developed innovative and efficient energy-saving production processes. They began producing biofuel in 2001 and today have more than 1,000 employees at its locations in Europe, Asia and North America producing biodiesel, bioethanol and biomethane (renewable natural gas), as well as feed, organic fertilizers and other high-value co-products for the nutrition, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, all on an industrial scale.

Gasoline Gallon Equivalent (GGE) reduction for the year: 16,500,000 reduced at their South Bend refinery

2023 Clean Fuel Champion Runner-Up

  • Louis Dreyfus Company

2023 Clean Fuel Honorable Mentions

  • Family Express
  • Ozinga Ready Mix
  • CountryMark
  • South Bend Transpo

Board Member Spotlight

Thomas Navarre

Drive Clean Indiana Board of Directors Hall of Fame: Family Express - Thomas Navarre

Mr. Navarre has served on the DCI Board of Directors for 20 years, has been serving in the fuel industry for 45 years, and has 21 years of experience as V.P. of Petroleum and Marketing Logistics at Family Express. We’d like to thank you for your commitment and leadership of clean fuels for Indiana.

In recognition of your exceptional accomplishments and all the work you’ve contributed to our board.

Clean Ports Program Selections

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of 55 applicants across 27 states and territories to receive nearly $3 billion through EPA’s Clean Ports Program for zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure, and climate and air quality planning at U.S. ports.

Congratulations to all selectees!

Ports of Indiana receives $500,000 grant from U.S. EPA Clean Ports to study emissions reduction at Jeffersonville, Mount Vernon ports
"Last week, the ROUSH CleanTech team spent several days with our “extended family.”
LATEST FUNDING OPPORTUNITY UNDER THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION’S INVESTING IN AMERICA AGENDA BUILDS ON NEARLY $3 BILLION ALREADY INVESTED INTO CLEAN SCHOOL BUSES NATIONWIDE - EPA PRESS OFFICE

$965 Million in New Funding

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced up to $965 million in new funding for the Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebate Program. This is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s agenda to transition nearly 500,000 school buses to cleaner technologies, protecting over 25 million students from harmful air pollution and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, has already allocated nearly $3 billion to replace about 8,700 buses, most of which are electric. The new round of funding prioritizes low-income, rural, and Tribal communities.

Ready to reserve your spot for the upcoming December Indiana CSB Webinar?

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Upcoming Events

EV Test Drive at Tire Rack

  • December 10, 2024

Indiana Clean School Bus Consortium December Webinar

  • December 17, 2024

NTEA Work Truck Week

  • March 4-7, 2025

Stakeholder Breakfast

  • JW Marriot - March 5, 2025

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