Group Says Stanford University Ethanol Study Tainted by ExxonMobil Ties

A widely reported study sounding an alarm against using ethanol to replace gasoline is the most recent example of Stanford University’s energy research credibility being undercut by the school’s ties to ExxonMobil Corp., the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR) said April 26.

Exxon, along with the other partners, receives five-year exclusive rights to any discoveries resulting from the research.