Join Drive Clean Indiana for our 2026 Breakfast of Champions, an exclusive gathering of coalition members, industry leaders, policymakers, and clean transportation advocates. Held during NTEA’s Work Truck Week, this annual event offers a valuable opportunity to network, celebrate accomplishments, and explore the future of American energy
in Indiana and beyond.
We're excited to offer exhibit tables this year to our high-level sponsors. However, space is limited! If you're interested, please claim your spot and register as soon as possible!
*Speakers to be announced in the coming weeks!*
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| | This month’s Crossroads, Clean Energy & Transportation Forum session is a webinar discussing "Alternative Fuels in Long Haul Trucking," featuring a presentation from Dave Schaller - Director of Special Projects at the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) and Austin Laber - Business Development Manager for CMD Solutions. | | | | |
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Interested in sharing stories and information about a variety of topics related to clean transportation and American fuels? We want to hear your ideas! Submit a topic idea to be considered as a guest speaker at an upcoming Crossroads, Clean Energy & Transportation Forum.
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Electric Vehicle Test Drive at Tire Rack
January 21, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. EST
*In the case of snow/bad weather, the rescheduled date will be
January 28.*
Join us at Tire Rack’s South Bend Headquarters for electric vehicle test drives and education!
For the past two winters, Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) has hosted an electric vehicle test drive event in partnership with Tire Rack and Drive Clean Indiana. Between the two events, we have had 90 attendees and 41 vehicles represented.
This private event is designed for local governments to learn about EVs from industry experts, stay up to date on emerging technological advancements, and share experiences with peers.
*Additional details to come!*
Check Out Our Testimonial Video & Some Snapshots From Last Year's Event!
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EIA Updates 2026 Biofuel Production Outlook
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released its December Short-Term Energy Outlook, updating expectations for biofuel production and consumption through 2026. The December report revises projections for biodiesel and renewable diesel while maintaining forecasts for other biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuel.
In its latest outlook, the EIA increased its forecast for biodiesel production in 2026. The agency now expects biodiesel production to average 100,000 barrels per day in 2026, up from a previous estimate of 90,000 barrels per day. Production in 2025 is expected to average 80,000 barrels per day, unchanged from last month’s forecast. For context, biodiesel production averaged 110,000 barrels per day in 2024.
Biodiesel consumption forecasts were mixed. The EIA lowered its 2025 consumption estimate to 70,000 barrels per day but maintained its projection that consumption will rise to 90,000 barrels per day in 2026. Biodiesel consumption was higher in 2024, averaging 130,000 barrels per day. Net imports of biodiesel are expected to decline to zero in both 2025 and 2026.
Renewable diesel saw slightly reduced outlooks. The EIA now expects renewable diesel production to average 190,000 barrels per day in 2025 and 250,000 barrels per day in 2026, both modestly lower than previous forecasts. Consumption is projected to average 160,000 barrels per day in 2025 and increase to 230,000 barrels per day in 2026.
Forecasts for other biofuels, including renewable jet fuel, renewable heating oil, and renewable gasoline, remain unchanged, with production and consumption expected to average 40,000 barrels per day in both 2025 and 2026.
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Ethanol is a renewable fuel made from corn and various other plant materials collectively known as “biomass”. The use of 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.
Ethanol is also available as E85, a high-level ethanol blend containing 51 percent to 83 percent ethanol, depending on geography and season. The blend can be used in flexible fuel vehicles which have an internal combustion engine and run on either E85 or gasoline.
Learn more on our website
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The Push Continues for Year-Round E15
The push continues for passage of the Nationwide Consumer and Retailer Fuel Choice Act of 2025, which would allow for the year-round, nationwide sale of E15. This bill would increase corn demand, obviously, but it would also be a benefit to families across the U.S.
“High prices are putting a squeeze on America’s families, including farm families,” says Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. “Combine that with historically low crop prices, and you have a recipe for disaster in rural America. But there is a solution that would be a win-win for farmers and drivers across the nation: year-round E15.”
Read More Here
| | | Ozinga's Merry Mixer is ready to roll this holiday season! They've decked out one of their signature red-and-white striped mixers with more than 32,000 programmed lights. This dazzling display features animated light sequences and toe-tapping renditions of your favorite Christmas tunes. So, you better watch out, because The Merry Mixer is coming to a town near you. | |
Clean Transportation in the News!
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