Biofuel Basics - Department of Energy
Unlike other renewable energy sources, biomass can be converted directly into liquid fuels, called "biofuels," to help meet transportation fuel needs. The two most common types of biofuels in …
Ethanol explained - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
In the United States, nearly all fuel ethanol is produced from corn kernel starch, which is considered a conventional biofuel under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS). …
Biofuels explained Ethanol - U.S. Energy Information Administration …
In 2022, U.S. fuel ethanol production (as measured by renewable fuels and oxygenate plant net production of fuel ethanol) was about 15.4 billion gallons (about 0.4 billion barrels). Fuel …
Ethanol vs. Petroleum-Based Fuel Carbon Emissions
2022年6月23日 · Biofuels have been proven to emit significantly lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than petroleum-based fuels, and recent scientific studies indicate that net-zero …
Biofuels, from ethanol to biodiesel, facts and information
2019年7月15日 · Much of the gasoline in the United States contains one of the most common biofuels: ethanol. Made by fermenting the sugars from plants such as corn or sugarcane, …
Biofuels Factsheet | Center for Sustainable Systems
Ethanol, an alcohol blended with gasoline for vehicle fuel, is the most produced (82%) and used (75%) biofuel in the U.S. 2; The U.S. and Brazil produced 80% of the world’s ethanol in 2022. …
Bioenergy Basics - Department of Energy
Biomass is one type of renewable resource that can be converted into liquid fuels—known as biofuels—for transportation. Biofuels include cellulosic ethanol, biodiesel, and renewable …
Ethanol Fuel Basics - Alternative Fuels Data Center
Ethanol is a renewable fuel made from various plant materials collectively known as "biomass." More than 98% of U.S. gasoline contains ethanol to oxygenate the fuel. Typically, gasoline …
What are the Pros and Cons of Ethanol Biofuel?
2019年7月23日 · Biofuels like ethanol might help fight climate change. But they can contribute to food insecurity and greenhouse gases in ways that might surprise you.
Environmental, economic, and energetic costs and benefits of biodiesel …
2006年7月25日 · Ethanol yields 25% more energy than the energy invested in its production, whereas biodiesel yields 93% more. Compared with ethanol, biodiesel releases just 1.0%, …