“It is a coin that says, ‘Celebrating 50 years with Richard
“That looks like some kind of decal – perhaps like one
Childress Racing.’ Wow, that’s a milestone!” He exclaimed.
they would have put on a race car,” replied Cornelius. “It
“I bet they garnered a lot of exposure. That was their team
says, ’15 Million Miles.’ Is there anything about that in the
partner, and they could tap into all their resources to pass
magazine?”
along the positive message about ethanol.” She pointed to a page. “This says, ‘American Ethanol “Look, here are a few photographs,” said Ziran. “Written
surpassed the milestone of 15 million flawless miles at the
on the back of this one is, ‘American Ethanol continues
race in Phoenix. The fuel again performed perfectly under
fruitful partnership with the Universal Technical Institute,
the most grueling conditions an engine can be pushed to,’”
educating future mechanics and their instructors.’ It looks
said Dr. Ziran. She paused and looked over at Dr. Cornelius.
like they had two seminars that year with someone named
“What are you thinking about?”
Dr. Andy Randolph.” “2019 must have been the turning point – the watershed “What does the other one with all those people on it say?”
moment. This was the point when biofuels really took off!
Cornelius asked.
I’ve read about it. Oil companies were trying to frame sustainability as their legacy, but it was American Ethanol
“It says they hosted a group of auto influencers from Mexico
that literally drove biofuels to where they are today: 100%
in partnership with the U.S. Grains Council,” she replied.
of our fuel source. The American Ethanol team of 2019 never gave up and never quit. Let’s gather this stuff up and
“Now, what in heaven’s name is this, dear?” Dr. Ziran asked,
bring it with us. This all belongs in a museum!”
holding up a shiny piece of plastic.
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