Ethanol has become a lightning rod for debate lately in Washington, blogs, media reports, and industry conferences. It turns out ethanol plays a big role in the US economy (and that of Brazil, though that comes from sugar cane overseas and not corn, the mainstay of US ethanol). It does get difficult to follow coverage of whats happening with Environmental Protection Agency standards, the E15 political battle, and the impact of long-term drought conditions in the US market and its impact on fuel and food prices. So heres an overview of whats been happening latelyThe Article Ethanol Playing a Major Role in US Economy and Transportation appeared first on Automotive Digest.