By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

SEMA is working to enact legislation that would cap the amount of ethanol blended into gasoline at 10% and eliminate the Renewable Fuel Standard’s (RFS) corn-based ethanol requirement. The “Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act” would protect consumers by repealing the EPA regulation that permitted fuel to be blended with ethanol at up to 15%. The bill would also eliminate an RFS mandate that 15 billion gallons of corn-based ethanol be blended into the U.S. fuel supply on an annual basis each year from 2015 through 2022. 

While the RFS was designed to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, it did not take into consideration the fact that ethanol can cause metal corrosion and dissolve certain plastics and rubbers, especially in older cars that were not constructed with ethanol-resistant materials. 

SEMA has joined with more than 50 other organizations from the auto/boat industries to the food, energy and environmental community to support passage of the legislation. 

For more information, contact Eric Snyder at erics@sema.org.

By Becca Butler

	The season finale of "Overhaulin’," staring Chip Foose and The A Team, airs Tuesday, February 10, at 9:00 p.m. (EST).

The season finale of "Overhaulin’," staring Chip Foose and The A Team, airs Tuesday, February 10, at 9:00 p.m. (EST).

Watch the final episode of the season as Greg's ’57 Chevy Bel Air is transformed into a classic beauty during the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. In just four days, attendees of the annual trade show watched as the car was shaped, modeled and finished right before their eyes. The final reveal took place at the first-ever SEMA Ignited, where consumers joined in the excitement and took part in the taping.

Tune in to the Velocity Network, as this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

By Becca Butler

	The season finale of "Overhaulin’," staring Chip Foose and The A Team, airs Tuesday, February 10, at 9:00 p.m. (EST).

The season finale of "Overhaulin’," staring Chip Foose and The A Team, airs Tuesday, February 10, at 9:00 p.m. (EST).

Watch the final episode of the season as Greg's ’57 Chevy Bel Air is transformed into a classic beauty during the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. In just four days, attendees of the annual trade show watched as the car was shaped, modeled and finished right before their eyes. The final reveal took place at the first-ever SEMA Ignited, where consumers joined in the excitement and took part in the taping.

Tune in to the Velocity Network, as this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

By Becca Butler

	The season finale of "Overhaulin’," staring Chip Foose and The A Team, airs Tuesday, February 10, at 9:00 p.m. (EST).

The season finale of "Overhaulin’," staring Chip Foose and The A Team, airs Tuesday, February 10, at 9:00 p.m. (EST).

Watch the final episode of the season as Greg's ’57 Chevy Bel Air is transformed into a classic beauty during the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. In just four days, attendees of the annual trade show watched as the car was shaped, modeled and finished right before their eyes. The final reveal took place at the first-ever SEMA Ignited, where consumers joined in the excitement and took part in the taping.

Tune in to the Velocity Network, as this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

Speed to market for new products has been the bane of our industry since its beginning, and it’s an all too familiar story. Hard-earned money is spent on product research and development, WDs stock the shelves and then things just seem to slow down, often leaving new products laying on the shelves for weeks or months waiting to be “discovered.” Even in today’s digital age, we just can’t seem to get everything in sync to provide a seamless path of information from product inception to the warehouse shelves to the reseller and consumer… until now.

Speed to market for new products has been the bane of our industry since its beginning, and it’s an all too familiar story. Hard-earned money is spent on product research and development, WDs stock the shelves and then things just seem to slow down, often leaving new products laying on the shelves for weeks or months waiting to be “discovered.” Even in today’s digital age, we just can’t seem to get everything in sync to provide a seamless path of information from product inception to the warehouse shelves to the reseller and consumer… until now.

Speed to market for new products has been the bane of our industry since its beginning, and it’s an all too familiar story. Hard-earned money is spent on product research and development, WDs stock the shelves and then things just seem to slow down, often leaving new products laying on the shelves for weeks or months waiting to be “discovered.” Even in today’s digital age, we just can’t seem to get everything in sync to provide a seamless path of information from product inception to the warehouse shelves to the reseller and consumer… until now.

Speed to market for new products has been the bane of our industry since its beginning, and it’s an all too familiar story. Hard-earned money is spent on product research and development, WDs stock the shelves and then things just seem to slow down, often leaving new products laying on the shelves for weeks or months waiting to be “discovered.” Even in today’s digital age, we just can’t seem to get everything in sync to provide a seamless path of information from product inception to the warehouse shelves to the reseller and consumer… until now.

By SEMA Editors

	Free tours of the SEMA Garage will be held February 10.

Space is still available for the SEMA Garage tour and breakfast, taking place February 10, from 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m., with additional dates following later in the spring. Learn about the tools available through the SEMA Garage that help companies limit the cost and time involved in product R&D.

The facility tour will include an introduction to the following resources:

• A fully equipped installation center to test fitment.
• A Tech Transfer program with OEM-provided CAD files.
• 3D printing and scanning services.
• Hands-on vehicle access for Measuring Sessions.
• An emissions lab for E.O./CARB certification.
• A vehicle and product photography studio with infinity walls and adjustable overhead lighting.
• A training center for conducting product reveals or training sessions.

By SEMA Editors

	Free tours of the SEMA Garage will be held February 10.

Space is still available for the SEMA Garage tour and breakfast, taking place February 10, from 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m., with additional dates following later in the spring. Learn about the tools available through the SEMA Garage that help companies limit the cost and time involved in product R&D.

The facility tour will include an introduction to the following resources:

• A fully equipped installation center to test fitment.
• A Tech Transfer program with OEM-provided CAD files.
• 3D printing and scanning services.
• Hands-on vehicle access for Measuring Sessions.
• An emissions lab for E.O./CARB certification.
• A vehicle and product photography studio with infinity walls and adjustable overhead lighting.
• A training center for conducting product reveals or training sessions.