Biofuels industry seeks automakers’ support amid push for EVs

Biofuels industry leaders are seeking support for their sector not only from the Biden administration but also from automakers, as some vehicle manufacturers pivot toward ramping up electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing that could shrink the market for liquid fuels and biofuels. During the 2021 virtual National Ethanol Conference Feb. 16, Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), said biofuels producers face twin policy initiatives by the Biden administration to boost EVs while supporting biofuels. The biofuels...