WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and automotive expert, car-talk host Bobby Likis have announced an extended collaboration for ethanol educational outreach to automotive service professionals. RFA says the outreach program, which includes the “Calling All Technicians … 20 Facts About Ethanol” feature on the Car Clinic Network, is designed to enlighten, educate and energize automotive technicians with verifiable facts, studies and statistics on ethanol.
As the national trade association for the U.S. ethanol industry, the RFA promotes policies, regulations and research and development initiatives that will lead to the increased production and use of fuel ethanol.
The automotive technician outreach program will utilize radio, websites, social media, print media and key events. Likis, an award-winning, national talk-show host, has worn many hats in the automotive industry, including technician, service desk advisor, service shop owner, engine builder and pit crew, making him ideally suited to support this program, he says.
“I have 40 years of hands-on experience in servicing and repairing vehicles and building rear-engine dragsters,” said Likis. “I know we technicians share ‘prove-it’ mindsets, so in that spirit, my aim is to give techs the info they need to make informed decisions … in their service bays, at the pump and at the polls.”
Bob Dinneen, RFA’s President and CEO, said, “We are excited to have Bobby Likis on our team helping to educate technicians and car enthusiasts about the benefits of ethanol and the introduction of E15, which will bring more consumer choice to the pump. Auto service professionals are often the first and most important line of communicating with car owners. With Bobby’s help we can educate these professionals on the cost-saving, engine performance, job-creating, environmentally friendly benefits of an American-made fuel that is successfully reducing our dependence upon foreign oil. With Bobby’s auto industry credibility and his coast-to-coast audience, this partnership is an exciting endeavor.”
“Calling All Technicians…20 Facts About Ethanol” will air on the Car Clinic Network, whose programming – including “Bobby Likis Car Clinic” and “Car Clinic Minute” – is broadcast nationwide on 150 stations and on multiple Internet stations.
