John Edwards biofuels plan: will require all care after 2010 to be flex-fuel, 25 percent of new pumps to support biofuels

US Presidential candidate John Edwards re-emphasized the biofuels aspect of his energy policy. He called for a New Economy Energy Fund – financed by pollution permits and an end to oil industry giveaways – will help develop new methods of producing and using corn and cellulosic ethanol, support loan guarantees to new refineries, and support making the renewable production tax credit permanent. It will also support locally-owned biorefineries with start-up capital, skills training to make sure the jobs go to local residents and investments in public-private research partnerships to develop ways to maximize America’s biofuel ouput while minimizing pollution, soil erosion, and water, land and energy use.

Edwards said he will also require oil companies to install biofuel pumps at 25 percent of their gas stations and require all new cars sold after 2010 to be “flex fuel” cars running on either gasoline or biofuel.

In August, Edwards outlined his energy policy, which included a school bus biodiesel program, increased CAFE standards, biofuel production and infrastructire mandates and incentives, and investment in automotive and fuel technology.

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