Cellulosic ethanol is a renewable, advanced biofuel that can be used in today's cars.  It can significantly lower overall greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), reduce reliance on imported oil, increase energy security, help build rural economies, and improve farm income.  It is one of the most cost effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and gasoline consumption in road transport, and in this regard, can deliver benefits similar to improved vehicle efficiency.

Following more than 20 years of research, Iogen designed, built and now operates this world's largest cellulosic ethanol demonstration facility, located in Ottawa, Canada.  Since 2004, Iogen has produced cellulosic ethanol at this demonstration facility, for use in a variety of international demonstrations, including fueling the leaders' vehicles at the 2005 G8 Summit in Gleneagles, Scotland.  Iogen also provides cellulosic ethanol to flexible fuel fleets within the Government of Canada.  As a result of successful production on a demonstration scale, cellulosic ethanol is now ready for commercial roll-out.

Canada 's Prime Minister celebrates Iogen's first commercial
shipment of cellulosic ethanol launch - April 21, 2004.

Iogen fuels Natural Resources Canada's cellulose E85
vehicle fleet - December 15, 2004

Blend of cellulosic ethanol fuels G8
leaders' vehicles, Gleneagles, Scotland - July 4, 2005

All automotive manufacturers warrant the use of 10% ethanol blends (E10).  These same manufacturers warrant (E5), 5% blends in Europe.  Ethanol blends are sold at retail outlets across Canada, the United States and Europe.  As well, Ford Daimler Chrysler, General Motors, Mazda and many more vehicle manufacturers, sell cars, trucks and minivans that are flexible fuel vehicles designed to use ethanol in up to 85% (E85) blends.  There are now more than 4 million flex fuel vehicles on the road in North America.