With energy independence and energy security as the “overarching goal”, a “New Energy Plan for America” under the administration of US President Barack Obama is reportedly set for unveiling within his first 100 days of office. An outline of the policy initiatives of the plan is posted at the Frederickson & Byron website, and includes: (1) Next Generation of Sustainable Biofuels and Infrastructure: cellulosic ethanol, biobutanol, and synthetic petroleum from sustainable feedstocks, (2) Renewable Fuels Standard: a mandate requiring at least 60 billion gallons of advanced biofuels (i.e., biobutanol, biogasoline) by 2030, (3) National Low Carbon Fuel Standard: mandate to accelerate the introduction of low-carbon non-petroleum fuels, (4) New Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV) Mandate: a law requiring all new vehicles to have FFV capability, and (5) Commercialization of plug-in hybrids..