Ethanol

Bipartisan group moves to repeal $6bn biofuel tax break

Independent inquiry concludes that the production of biofuels to meet UK and European directives violates human rights and damages the environment

Country imports ethanol for the second time in its history, undermining environmental benefits of biofuel reliance

Fears of petrol shortages as consumers reject biofuels in favour of standard petrol

E15 gains approval for almost two-thirds of US cars despite auto industry opposition

Mascoma set to begin work on new plant this year after securing fresh funding and purchasing agreement

BP-backed research project promises to commercialise new biofuel production technique "very soon"

Sime Darby Plantation and Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding team up to deliver Malaysian bioethanol plant

Car and boat manufacturers launch legal action challenging EPA decision allowing higher blends of ethanol

Controversial tax bill approved, extending support for wind, solar and biofuel industries