The United States corn ethanol industry is facing challenges as gasoline demand decreases due to efficiency gains, hybrid vehicles, and EV adoption. Ethanol demand is shrinking within the declining gasoline market, with higher blend rates not able to compensate for the base decline. California and New York are leading the way in transitioning to electric vehicles, while the aviation industry is projected to see a shift in fuel demand towards batteries and biofuels. Global shipping is moving towards electrification and alternative fuels, with a decline in demand for fossil fuels. The US corn ethanol sector is expected to decline by 20% to 50% in the next twenty years due to the growth of electric vehicles and the need for producers to diversify.
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/29/the-coming-slow-fade-of-americas-corn-ethanol-industry/