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by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A leader with Iowa Corn Growers Association says it’s getting more difficult for people to find flex-fuel vehicles. Flex-fuel vehicles are capable of running on higher blends of ethanol, which can benefit farmers, consumers, and the environment. Logan Lyon tells Brownfield, “Five-to-10 years ago flex-fuel vehicles
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(AltFuels/New Holland) For more than 15 years, New Holland has led the development of more sustainable products within its portfolio thanks to the “Clean Energy Leader” strategy, exploring new fuels and propulsion systems. The commercial launch of the new T6.180 Methane Power -propelled by renewable natural gas- is a milestone within
October 3, 2022
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(Flix) + From September 28th, the FlixBus LN724 Brest <> Grenoble line will become the longest commercial line in Europe running on 100% French biodiesel. + Two Volvo Bus 9700 double-decker coaches will run on Oleo100 Biodiesel made from 100% French rapeseed, produced by the French company Saipol (Avril Group). +
September 30, 2022
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(Aemetis/Globe Newswire) Transitioning From Diesel Fuel to Carbon Negative RNG, Aemetis and the American Power Group Demonstrated a Dual Fuel System to Reduce Carbon and Tailpipe Emissions Within Existing Diesel Fleets Using Lower Cost RNG Fuel–Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas (RNG) and renewable fuels company focused on
September 29, 2022
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(Autocar India) Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will unveil the Toyota Corolla flex-fuel model at an event in Delhi. — Toyota will showcase the first flex-fuel-powered car in India on September 28. The car that will be unveiled at this event will be a Toyota Corolla hybrid, which is currently on sale
September 28, 2022
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(GE Aerospace/Flight Global) Earlier this year, CFM International, a 50-50 joint company between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines, joined Airbus to announce plans to flight test a hydrogen combustion engine. Learn more in this video with Mohamed Ali, GE Aerospace’s vice president of engineering, who explains the opportunities and challenges
September 28, 2022
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(Neste) Today (September 26, 2022), Bell’s next generation five seater helicopter, the Bell 505, fueled with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ (SAF) took off at Seletar Airport in Singapore for a demonstration flight. This is the first ever helicopter flight fueled with SAF in Southeast Asia. This remarkable milestone was achieved
September 28, 2022
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(Rolls-Royce) • mtu Series 1300, 1500 and 1800 engines already released; Series 1600 and 4000 to follow shortly Up to 90% CO2 savings by operating existing engines with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO/renewable diesel) Locally emission-free operation possible in combination with mtu Hybrid PowerPack Field tests with DB Cargo and RDC
September 28, 2022
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(Alt Fuels/Scania) During the IAA show, Scania announced the expansion of its biomethane offer for heavy trucks with two new engines. The 13-liter engines offer 420 and 460 hp and between them they cover most of the high-power demand of the European truck market, including long-haul trucks. This launch goes hand
September 27, 2022
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(SEA-LNG) The recent study from UCL, Exploring methods for understanding stranded value: case study on LNG capable ships, is a flawed academic exercise, detached from reality. In setting out a framework for their analysis the authors make innumerable contestable and unsupported statements. Somewhat confusingly, given the focus of their paper on stranded value
September 23, 2022
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by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) There is another hydrogen-related transport trend that some engine manufacturers, car companies and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are exploring: hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2-ICEs). Tightening vehicle emission and fuel economy standards in North America, Europe, China and Japan are in part driving the interest
September 22, 2022
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(Savosolar Oyj/Globe Newswire) Green NortH2 Energy, Meriaura and Wärtsilä have signed a Letter of Intent for the building of a cargo vessel that runs on green ammonia. The vessel, equipped with Wärtsilä’s modular multifuel main engines, will be ordered and operated by Meriaura, and Green NortH2 Energy is responsible for supplying
September 22, 2022
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by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The California Air Resources Board is working on its latest scoping plan, which could potentially intensify Low Carbon Fuel Standard targets and boost ethanol use in state—especially if E15 gets approved. — California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard has been a pivotal piece of regulation
September 21, 2022
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by Sam Hollier (St. George and Southerland Shire Leader) While tributes to Queen Elizabeth II almost all mentioned her driving a military truck at the end of WWII, I’m going to focus on our King and his interest in finding various ways to solve environmental issues. Specifically, it turns out
September 21, 2022
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by Lesley Bankes-Hughes (Bunkerspot) TotalEnergies Marine Fuels has announced the refuelling of the 4,294 TEU CMA CGM MONTOIR containership in Singapore with a biofuel made of very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) blended with 24% second generation ISCC certified Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester (UCOME). Total Energies Marine Fuels flagged the
September 21, 2022
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(Cummins/Business Wire) Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) is pleased to announce that its popular Tier 4 QSK95 engine can be safely used with renewable diesel, without any negative impact to its current EPA emission requirements or reliability. “Cummins is ready to assist customers on the decarbonization journey. By working together, we can
September 21, 2022
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(ClearFlame Engine Technologies/PR Newswire) Company Announces: Successful external conversion of truck engines from diesel to ethanol through partnerships with Reviva and Vander Haag’s, Inc.; First pilot fleet trials of Class-8 truck in process with Beck’s; First-ever retail sale of E98 as a standalone fuel through Indiana coalition that includes CIE (Central Indiana
September 21, 2022
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by yJosé Rodríguez Jr. (Jalopnik) Commercial fleets could include FCEVs sooner than expected with the latest fuel economy gains of hydrogen over diesel. A hydrogen fuel cell company says it’s overcome a major hurdle in the adoption of commercial fuel cell EVs. Loop Energy’s latest fuel cell system can get better fuel economy than a
September 19, 2022
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by Marcelo Teixeira (Reuters) The global movement by governments and automakers to boost electrification of cars does not mean ethanol will be dead as a product, according to an executive of one of the world’s largest producers of the biofuel. Beyond the demand that will continue to exist in countries that
September 16, 2022
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by Marcus Traxler (Mitchell Republic) Iowa Corn, the advocacy organization for Iowa corn growers, is leading a drive to raise funds to continue advancing technology in order to help get direct-ethanol fuel cells, or DEFC, to the point where they can realistically use corn products to turn from ethanol to
September 15, 2022
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by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Institute) … As for fuel, any diesel engine old or new, on or off-road can use renewable low carbon and biodiesel fuels right now just like regular diesel. … As much as the differences in the on and off-road sectors define them, they share a
September 14, 2022
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(Solid Waste Association of North America) SWANA’s Applied Research Foundation’s report provides detailed analyses of fuel options for waste collection fleet managers — The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Applied Research Foundation (ARF) has issued an important new report assessing the viability of electricity and other alternative fuels for
September 14, 2022
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(Wine Industry Advisor/FPT Powertrain Technologies) Highlight: biomethane-fueled New Holland TK Methane Power crawler tractor — For the second consecutive year, FPT Industrial took a leading role at the Grape Harvest Festival held on the 10th of September in the evocative setting of the Fontanafredda wine estate in Serralunga d’Alba in
September 14, 2022
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(Toyota Tsusho) Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) announced today that Toyotsu Energy Corporation (“Toyotsu Energy”) supplied marine biodiesel fuel*1 (“biofuel”) using ship-to-ship bunkering*2 for a car carrier operated by Toyofuji Shipping Co., Ltd. (“Toyofuji Shipping”) at the Port of Nagoya on July 26 and August 3, 2022. This initiative was implemented as
September 14, 2022
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(Southern California Gas Company/PR Newswire) Approximately 44% of the utility’s fleet will run on clean fuels — Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced an additional multi-million-dollar collaboration with Landi Renzo USA for 200 new Ford F-250 service pickup trucks to join the utilities fleet. The trucks will be converted to run on renewable
September 13, 2022
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by Doug Duarante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors’ Biofuels Coalition) Coalition Urges Administrator to Address Mobile Sources — In a detailed letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Clean Fuels Development Coalition (CFDC) called on the agency to use its existing authority to reduce toxic aromatics in gasoline as required by
September 13, 2022
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(Bioenergy Insight) A Michoacán company that is already using the nopal, or prickly pear cactus, to produce biogas is now planning to do the same with sargassum, a genus of seaweed that washes up on Caribbean coast beaches in large quantities, reported Mexico News Daily. Nopalimex, a Zitácuaro-based firm that in
September 13, 2022
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(Bolloré Logistics) Bolloré Logistics USA has launched its first Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) truck at its Coppell, Texas, facility in July 2022 to strengthen its “sustainable logistics” initiative. Two more RNG trucks were received in August and the fourth one is expected early 2023. The three trucks received in 2022
September 9, 2022
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(Bolloré Logistics) Bolloré Logistics has recently signed an agreement with strategic partner Hapag-Lloyd to promote the use of marine biofuel and contribute to the reduction of their greenhouse gas emissions related to maritime transport. — This commitment, starting on 1 September, for a weekly allocation of 100 TEUs[1] transported with biofuel, will
September 9, 2022
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(Hydrocarbon Processing) A coalition of shipping leaders is launching today to identify, accelerate and advocate technology solutions for the maritime industry to measure and manage methane emissions activity. In doing so, the Methane Abatement in Maritime (MAM) Innovation Initiative aims to minimise the environmental impact of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in
September 8, 2022
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(Optimus Technologies) ADM conducts a 16-month field trial equipping Class 8 Mack trucks with Optimus Technologies Vector System — The Vector System is an advanced fuel system technology that enables heavy-duty diesel engines to reduce carbon emissions by using 100% biodiesel (B100). Already running on commercial and government fleets from
September 8, 2022
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(Neste) There are approximately 500,000 school buses in the US, moving more than 25 million children between school and home. The nation’s school bus fleet is the largest transportation network in the country, driving more than 62 billion miles each year. Of this large bus fleet, about 95% run on diesel,
September 7, 2022
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by Jim Nebergall (Cummins) To meet the requirements of round-the-clock, high-energy usage in difficult environments, hydrogen internal combustion engines are a straightforward solution. Hydrogen internal combustion engines vs. hydrogen fuel cells Hydrogen fuel cells and internal combustion engines are the two ways to power vehicles using hydrogen. Fuel cell electrical vehicles (FCEVs) transform
September 7, 2022
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by John Bleasby (Daily Commercial News) … When projected over 10 years between 2022 and 2032, it found considerable advantages with advanced diesel technology, particularly when using renewable biofuels, as compared to an electrification strategy. The study found using low-carbon renewable bio-based diesel fuels available today would result in a three
September 7, 2022
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by Cindy Zimmerman (AgWired) Ethanol was in the spotlight at the Farm Progress Show in Iowa this week and the Renewable Fuels Association was there to promote the high octane benefits of the fuel and the role of biofuels and farming in combating climate change. RFA president and CEO Geoff Cooper, Director of Government Affairs
September 6, 2022
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(International Railway Journal) 57 trains are operating in Baden-Württemberg on fuel producing 90% fewer CO2 emissions than diesel. — German Rail (DB) and the state of Baden-Württemberg are now operating 57 DB Regio trains that use environmentally-friendly biofuel on the Aulendorfer Kreuz and Donau-Ostalb networks. The biofuel being used is hydrotreated
September 5, 2022
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by Doug Durante (Biofuels Digest/Clean Fuels Development Coalition) … EPA was finalizing their proposed rule to reduce fine particulates. To their credit, they had announced early on that they intended to complete their NPRM (Notice of Proposed Rulemaking) by August and it is at the Office of Management and Budget for
September 5, 2022
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(WinGD) fuelSwiss marine power company WinGD and Korean engine builder HSD Engine have initiated a Joint Development Project (JDP) to advance the development of WinGD’s methanol-fueled big-bore engines. The aim is to deliver an engine capable of running on carbon-neutral green methanol by 2024, providing shipowners with a power solution
September 5, 2022
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(Stena Bulk) Stena Pro Patria and Stena Pro Marine became the first vessels to bunker methanol in South Korea in significant milestone for joint venture and for methanol uptake in maritime — Proman Stena Bulk, the joint venture (JV) between major global methanol producer Proman and one of the world’s largest
September 5, 2022
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by Megan White (Motorsport.com) Formula 2 and Formula 3 are set to partner with Aramco to pioneer sustainable fuels from 2023. Both championships will run with 55% sustainable fuel next season, with the percentage increasing incrementally to 100% by the start of the 2027 season. The agreement forms part of Formula
September 2, 2022
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(ePURE) As the EU starts final negotiations for new car CO2 standards, a study shows plug-in hybrid vehicles running on E85 ethanol blend are at least as climate-friendly as battery electric vehicles — Plug-in flex-fuel hybrid vehicles running on E85 fuel with up to 85% renewable ethanol are just as climate-friendly
September 1, 2022
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(Evonik) Evonik is committed to reduce its own emissions by shipping its products environmentally friendly with Bio-LNG-fueled trucks. Driving forward CO2 equivalent1 (CO2e) reduction in Germany with additional Bio-LNG for selected logistics partners Shell’s Bio-LNG enables significant emission reduction of approximately 86 percent² compared to diesel Evonik is committed to reduce its
September 1, 2022
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(Bureau Veritas) Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, has released a new “BIOFUEL READY” notation to support the wider deployment of biofuels in the shipping industry. This notation will help the maritime industry address the main challenges related to the use of biofuels by ships,
August 31, 2022
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by Josh Fisher (Fleet Owner) … Two of every three long-haul trucks in North America are powered by 15-liter diesel engines. Cummins’ fuel-agnostic platform is based on the power technology that OEMs, fleets, and drivers are familiar with. The platform is built for diesel, natural gas, and hydrogen fuels. Earlier this
August 30, 2022
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(Diesel Technology Forum) The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) praises the United States Environmental Protection Agency for its Fifth Report to Congress highlighting the accomplishments of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Program (DERA). “EPA’s Fifth Report to Congress confirms the enduring value of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act in delivering substantial clean air and climate benefits
August 30, 2022
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(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) hosted its virtual 2021 Project Peer Review on March 8‒12, 15‒16, and 22‒26, 2021. During the event, 271 projects in BETO’s research portfolio were presented, representing a total DOE investment of $662 million across 12 technology areas.
August 29, 2022
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(Biodiesel Magazine) This week’s Biodiesel Magazine podcast features, Colin Huwyler, CEO, Optimus Technologies, Interview by Anna Simet, editor of Biomass Magazine. READ MORE
August 29, 2022
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(American Lung Association) Video interview with Larry Campbell, Fleet Director for City of Fort Wayne, Indiana, on their 19 years of using B20. WATCH VIDEO
August 26, 2022
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by Somit Sen (Times of India/Net4News) BEST has proposed to convert 220 diesel buses of Mumbai to ones running on “green hydrogen” with a pilot project planned with the Union transport ministry, announced BEST general manager Lokesh Chandra. It is a cheaper fuel and pollution free. The idea stems from Union
August 24, 2022
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by Bob Sorokanich (Jalopnik) … This is the CC850, a modernized version of the car that put Koenigsegg on the map. Beneath that familiar-but-modernized bodywork lies the heart of a Koenigsegg Jesko: a twin-turbo 5.0-liter V8 cranking out 1,185 HP (or 1,385 on E85) and 1,020 lb-ft of torque. When it’s
August 23, 2022
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by Lewin Day (The Drive) If the standard GT500 isn’t enough for you, Shelby is happy to turn things up to 11. … The result is a V8 engine good for 1000 horsepower and 780 lb-ft of torque when running on 93 octane pump gas. Fill the Code Red up
August 23, 2022
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(The Maritime Executive) MSC and Eastern Pacific are both embarking on new tests for biofuels as the shipping industry continues to look for near-term alternatives to help with their efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Biofuels continue to draw the attention of the shipping industry after numerous tests have shown the success
August 19, 2022
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by Mario Osava (Inter Press Service) Brazil celebrated 100,000 electric vehicles in circulation in late July, but this is a drop in the ocean compared to the 46 million combustion vehicles registered in the country and in contrast with the pace of the phasing out of oil in the world’s automotive
August 19, 2022
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(Reuters/Financial Express) On the occasion of World Biofuel day, Nexgen Energia, India’s fastest-growing clean fuel energy company announces its expansion plan to enter the Ethanol segment and set up plants across the country. The company plans to invest around Rs 300 crore into its upcoming projects in the coming fiscal year.
August 18, 2022
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(Optimus Technologies) City of Madison’s Fleet Superintendent, Mahanth Joishy, and the City’s Sustainability & Resilience Manager, Jessica Price, talk about the Optimus Technologies Vector System pilot on 12 of Madison’s fleet vehicles. The City of Madison, WI, is approaching 8M pounds of CO2 reduction from its sustainability efforts. According to
August 18, 2022
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(Trillium/ACT News) A fundamental shift to clean vehicles and fuel is already well underway and natural gas vehicles (NGVs) are uniquely positioned to replace baseline diesel fleet operations easily and cost-effectively. … The pairing of this engine with carbon-negative renewable natural gas (RNG) will enable a wider spectrum of fleets
August 17, 2022
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by Sergius Barretto (Autocar India) Maruti is also exploring the use of bio-CNG to add to its portfolio of alternative fuel engines — Maruti Suzuki has begun work on an E85 capable (85 percent ethanol) engine, according to the company, though no details about its market introduction were revealed. The carmaker’s model
August 17, 2022
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California Lawmakers Are Ready to Decarbonize the Shipping Industry. The Technology Isn’t There Yet.
by Joseph Winters (Grist) … Many companies have plans to launch or have already launched ships powered by biofuels — fuels produced from plant crops, algae, or animal fats — but experts expect them to play a limited role in the future of decarbonized shipping due to scalability constraints and high demand from other sectors. The nonprofit
August 16, 2022
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by Joanna Marsh (Freight Waves) Railroads’ goals include reducing locomotives’ GHG emissions, limiting train idling — … Among the efforts NS has undertaken to lower emissions are: Modernizing more than 100 locomotives each year since 2016. NS aims to have modernized 950 locomotives by 2025. Outfitting 93% of its active locomotive fleet,
August 15, 2022
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(Rolls-Royce) Sustainable fuels, alternative propulsion systems and intelligent ship automation; Rolls-Royce with net zero mtu solutions on stand 307 in hall A3 at SMM Rolls-Royce presents under the claim ‘Pioneering the journey to net zero’ new mtu marine solutions for propulsion, automation and service at SMM, the international trade fair for the maritime
August 12, 2022
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(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative ) There’s more attention on SAF now than ever before. There’s also a lot going on in the SAF space from near-term commercialization, policy pushes, feedstock development, pathway approvals, airline, airport and business aviation engagement, etc. A major focus is the U.S. SAF Grand Challenge
August 12, 2022
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by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) Today the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) announced a statewide program for farmers to earn cash for choosing to power their operation with biodiesel. Iowa farmers can earn 50¢ per gallon of B20 and 25¢ per gallon of B11 purchased for on-farm use up to a maximum
August 12, 2022
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(Boom Supersonic) … – Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, optimized for speed, safety, and sustainability, today (July 19, 2022) presented the refined design of Overture and also announced a new partnering agreement with Northrop Grumman to develop special mission variants of the aircraft. Carrying 65–80 passengers
August 12, 2022
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(Diesel Technology Forum) Alternatives like hydrogen or battery-electric technology, while promising in some cases, still have a long way to go before displacing diesel in any measurable scale in the marketplace — … In the case of hydrogen, fuel cell technology and the supply chain for sourcing, producing and dispensing hydrogen
August 9, 2022
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(SEA-LNG) LNG retrofit will make it easier for vessels to comply with CII regulations than fuel oil options, helping to maintain and improve financial viability for the remaining operational lifetime of the vessel. — LNG is the best fuel option for owners considering how to extend vessel life and secure CII
August 9, 2022
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by Sam McEachern (GM Authority) A class action lawsuit that was filed against GM in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois alleges certain Flex Fuel capable Chevrolet Impala manufactured by the American automaker cannot run E85 fuel without suffering damage to the fuel delivery system. Plaintiff Michael
August 8, 2022
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(U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service) Yeasts play a key role in converting (“fermenting”) sugars from plants into ethanol fuel. But not all yeasts are created equal. Some are better fermenters than others because they can tolerate the harsh conditions of the bioreactors in which they’re used. Clavispora NRRL Y-50464 is
August 5, 2022
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(Diesel Technology Forum) HVO, along with renewable diesel and biodiesel, delivers significant GHG and other emissions benefits with the promise for even more in the future — … The path to decarbonization isn’t as straightforward for commercial trucks and off-road engines and equipment that are primarily powered by diesel though. They’re
August 3, 2022
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by John Benish, Jr (School Transportation News) … For one thing, our kids have cleaner buses to ride on – and in our company’s case, biodiesel is largely to thank. In fact, we’re celebrating 25 million miles driven on biodiesel blends this year. That’s why I am urging all school bus
August 2, 2022
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by Ariana Fine (NGT News) … Renewable natural gas (RNG) fuels an on-board generator, the generator recharges the batteries, the batteries power the electric motor to drive the axles, and recharging occurs via regenerative braking. With nearly 4,000 trucks and 300 operating locations nationwide, Ruan is a privately owned transportation
July 28, 2022
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(Biofuels International) Bulk tonnage provider Spar Shipping, ship management leader Fleet Management and GoodFuels have successfully completed a 10-day trial of 100% sustainable marine biofuel on board the bulk carrier Spar Lynx. Spar Lynx was refuelled with GoodFuels’ biofuel during its port stay in Dordrecht, in the Netherlands, before sailing
July 28, 2022
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by Linnea Ahlgren (Simple Flying) The engine maker says there are no engineering obstacles to running engines on 100% SAF, but there are some issues with airframes to resolve. Environmental organizations and interest groups have been slamming aviation for placing its hopes on sustainable fuels that are not yet available
July 27, 2022
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by Adis Ajdin (Splash 247) Cyprus-based MSC Shipmanagement a subsidiary of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has signed a framework agreement with London-listed alternative-fuels company Quadrise Fuels International to trial its emulsion fuel and glycerine-based marine biofuel. The deal will see MSC Shipmanagement carry out proof-of-concept tests and operational trials using Quadrise’s
July 27, 2022
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by Bernadette Christina (Reuters) Indonesia on Wednesday launched road tests for two types of biodiesel containing 40% palm oil, hoping to conclude by the end of the year whether they are viable for public use, the energy ministry said. The government currently mandates that all diesel sold in the country must
July 27, 2022
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(Illinois Soybean Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Johnson family has been competing in tractor-pulling competitions for more than 20 years, and four years ago they made the decision to fuel their pulling tractor with 100 percent biodiesel. “We saw the gains that we can produce in horsepower,” said Kevin “KJ” Johnson. “Before,
July 26, 2022
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by Eric Béziat (Le Monde) Thousands of French motorists are wondering whether they should switch to E85 superethanol because of its unbeatable price, around 0.90 euros per liter. — Jean-Michel hesitated… He did his calculations: With SP95 gasoline at about 2.10 euros, filling the tank of his second-hand Peugeot 2008
July 25, 2022
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by Hunter Dunteman (Mitchell Republic) After one year, researchers in Nebraska found vehicles were able to adjust to E30 and that the higher ethanol content had “no observable negative effect on overall vehicle performance.” A South Dakota ethanol producer is calling on the state to convert the state fleet to an
July 25, 2022
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(Diesel Technology Forum/Globe Newswire) A new study that evaluates several approaches to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) and other emissions from medium and heavy-duty vehicles from 2022-2032 finds considerable advantages with advanced diesel technology particularly when using renewable biofuels, as compared to an electrification strategy. Medium and heavy-duty trucks operating in 10
July 25, 2022
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by Douglas A. Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Ethanol Producer Magazine) With a time-to-market advantage over EVs, ethanol benefits the 270 million cars on the road today while replacing benzene-based carcinogens in gas. With its low-carbon, high-octane requirement, the Next Generation Fuels Act takes ethanol higher. Depending on when you came
July 21, 2022
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(Formula 1) Development of a 100% sustainable fuel, slashing the use of single-use plastics and reviewing travel and freight logistics – these are just some of the things Formula 1 as a sport is working on as part of its commitment to be Net Zero Carbon by 2030… … Following
July 20, 2022
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by Unni Einemo (Hellenic Shipping News) MARPOL Annex VI regulations were written for petroleum derived fuels but also apply to biofuels. It has been a challenge to meet the regulatory requirement to demonstrate that biofuels do not “cause an engine to exceed the applicable NOx emission limit”. Our guest author,
July 20, 2022
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(Nissan) … To explore possible competition in various motorsports categories, Nissan and NMC are developing these new vehicles with the knowledge gained over many years of Super GT and customer racing vehicle development. Car 230, entered by the NISMO team, is equipped with a carbon-neutral-fuel (CNF) compatible engine. … The
July 20, 2022
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(CEMEX/NGV Journal) CEMEX USA has added close to 40 low-emission CNF-powered trucks to replace diesel powered vehicles in its Southern California fleet as part of efforts to achieve carbon neutrality throughout its value chain by 2050. CEMEX’s new state-of-the-art trucks, which started to be delivered in April, are all powered by
July 19, 2022
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By Bernd Radowitz (ReCharge) Guillame Faury tells German newspaper sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) likely short-term solution for decarbonisation while H2-powered aircraft to be important after 2050 — … “SAF is the short-term solution, and for long-haul flights probably the long-term one, and it’s compatible with today’s aircraft technology,” Faury told Germany’s Süddeutsche
July 19, 2022
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(Optimus Technologies) B100 Technology Arrives in California for the First Time — Optimus Technologies, Inc. is a clean energy technology company based in Pittsburgh, PA that manufactures the Vector System, an advanced fuel system technology that enables diesel engines to operate on 100% biodiesel (B100). The Vector System is designed
July 19, 2022
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by Doug Sombke (South Dakota Farmers Union/Argus Leader/Governors’ Biofuels Coalition) President Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia to beg for more oil seems unnecessary to us — he could have saved himself a long trip by coming to see what is being done right here in South Dakota. Sky high gas prices
July 19, 2022
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(OptiFuel Systems/NGV Journal) OptiFuel Systems, a decarbonization solutions provider of products and systems for eliminating emissions in the rail, marine, and power generation markets, announced a collaboration agreement with the Argentina Ministry of Transportation through Ferrocarriles Argentinos Sociedad del Estado (F.A.S.E). The objective of this agreement is to develop a project
July 18, 2022
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by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What’s the perfect fuel, and the perfect vehicle? Can we optimize both at the same time, instead of optimizing one at a time? Researchers associated with the Co-Optima project aim to identify low carbon fuel-engine combinations that increase fuel economy by 35% (light duty) or
July 18, 2022
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by Jason Wallace (Biofuel Digest/Hydron) … As fleet owners navigate these and other challenges, hydrogen propulsion paired with SAE L4 autonomous driving technology is emerging as a key solution to address each of these concerns. Navigating the shortage of truck drivers … Amid the shortage of workers, autonomous trucks can offer
July 18, 2022
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by Rachel Parkes (Recharge) Battery-connected propeller turned into a ‘windmill’, says the Department for Transport’s Air Accident Investigation Branch — The crash of a hydrogen-powered test plane in the English countryside last year was not caused by the H2 or fuel cell on board, an official investigation on behalf of the UK
July 15, 2022
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(UABIO) Biogas technologies introduced in transport sector: Bio-CNG і Bio-LNG. FlixMobility is introducing biogas-powered buses on two long-distance routes in a move to significantly reduce its CO2 emissions. The Biogas buses start operating from July 1, 2021. … Biogas is a good solution for effectively reducing CO2 emissions, especially for FlixMobility’s long-distance routes such as those between Amsterdam and Brussels or Oslo and Stockholm. This is
July 15, 2022
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(Kohler Co./Biomass Magazine) Kohler Power Systems, part of Kohler Co., has announced that its entire offering of mission-critical diesel generators is compatible with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), marking a significant breakthrough in the usage of alternative fuels in backup power. No adaptations to the installed generators are required, allowing for the
July 14, 2022
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(NGV Journal) Dimsport, specialist in engine optimization, and BeGas, manufacturer of 100% LPG or bio-LPG powered engines approved under Euro VI E regulations, signed a collaboration agreement with the aim of researching, developing and implementing sustainable solutions for mobility, as well as for cargo and passenger transportation. Both companies agree in
July 14, 2022
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(IVECO/NGV Journal) With a view to achieving sustainability in its long-distance haulage operations, the Hegelmann Group has placed an order for 150 IVECO S-WAY LNG and 10 IVECO S-WAY CNG tractor units. These trucks will extend its green fleet, which already operates 20 LNG-powered IVECO trucks enabling the company to achieve
July 14, 2022
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(Optimus Technologies) Tim Fitzgerald, former Director of Fleet Management at DC Water shares his thoughts about the benefits of B100 in DC Water’s fleet. DC Water has been using 100% biodiesel since 2020. Currently ten vehicles are equipped with the Optimus Technologies’ Vector System. READ MORE/WATCH VIDEO
July 13, 2022
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by Jim Holder (AutoCar) … Today his (Gill Pratt’s) job titles at Toyota include chief scientist, executive fellow for research and CEO of the Toyota Research Institute; his past includes stints as a robotics and computing lead for the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and an associate professor in electrical
July 12, 2022
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(Allison Transmission/NGV Journal) … Allison Automatics are ideal for natural gas engines that endure the heavy stop-start duty cycles of municipal vehicles in city traffic. Natural gas engines are more responsive when combined with Allison fully automatic transmissions. Allison torque converter technology assists the natural gas engine at vehicle launch,
July 11, 2022
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by Rajesh Ayyappasur (GPS Renewables/Express Mobility) … While the electric mobility industry is doing quite a commendable job of ushering in a new age of green transportation and its widespread implementation, there is no hiding from the fact that the source still has a large carbon footprint. In other words,
July 11, 2022
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by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) CTI-Maritec says it has tested ‘quite a number of biodiesel blends in residual marine fuel’, typically ranging from B20 to B30, since it began offering the service in early 2022 – and has provided guidance to shipowners and operators when purchasing the fuels. The fuel testing specialist
July 11, 2022
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by Chris Kjelgaard (AIN Online) Aerospace manufacturers agree that the ability to produce hydrogen in vast quantities using only renewable forms of energy such as solar and wind power will prove the most critical factor in the aviation industry’s effort to develop the element as a viable, non-CO2-emitting fuel. In interviews
July 11, 2022
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by Jonathon Ramsey (Auto Blog) … Dodge, current U.S. poster child for the phrase “There’s no such thing as too much horsepower,” could hit the high note as soon as next month. Mopar Insiders reports its sources saying the automaker is planning a limited edition Challenger that can run E85 from the factory, and it will
July 8, 2022
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by Tom Doran (AgriNews) Renewable fuel boosters did some “myth busting” and discussed ethanol’s role in gasoline prices during a June 17 National Corn Growers Association podcast. “Over the years we have heard so many arguments against ethanol, and we wanted to get together to debunk some of the most common
July 8, 2022
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(Associazione Culturale Torino-Pechino/NGV Journal) The Associazione Culturale Torino-Pechino (Torpec 2008), whose main area of activity is the organization of trips outside the central tourist routes, with particular interest in the social, historical and geopolitical dimension of the regions crossed, has presented the Bio-CNG European Tour 2022. The initiative has support of
July 7, 2022
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(Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC)/NGV Journal) The Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC) announced the publication of a research report that studies an alternative solution to carbon intensive, diesel-powered vehicles. This report explores a cleaner and cheaper transit solution using renewable natural gas as a fuel
July 6, 2022
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(Embraer) Embraer and Pratt & Whitney have successfully tested a GTF-powered E195-E2 aircraft on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test, with one engine running on 100% SAF, validated that GTF engines and the E-Jets E2 family can fly on both engines with blends of up to 100% SAF without
July 4, 2022
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(Cummins) … 1. Hydrogen is a promising solution for the demanding requirements of heavy-duty trucking. Hydrogen has a lot going for it, including a couple of possible powertrain options for the future: hydrogen fuel cells and internal combustion engines. Hydrogen is energy dense and, when produced with renewable electricity, it’s considered “green”
June 27, 2022
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(International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA)) Interest in biofuels is growing due to its environmental benefits and potential GHG savings, but there have been doubts about a potential increase in NOx emissions and compliance with MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx Technical Code. Regulation 18 of MARPOL Annex VI, “Fuel Oil
June 26, 2022
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(Marine Link) MAN Engines said it has approved all marine engines from its current product range for use with renewable diesel fuel in line with the standard EN15940 in Europe and the US-American specification ASTM D975 of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) with immediate effect. This will allow
June 24, 2022
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by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Hydrogen for aviation is now and growing, according to Nexa and Element 1’s latest ABLC presentation. How can it scale up? What if hydrogen transport, storage and trans-loading can be as simple as AvGas or Jet Fuel? What about methanol as hydrogen feedstock? Where is
June 24, 2022
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(Runway Girl Network/Braathens Regional Airlines) Today (June 21, 2022), regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, Swedish airline Braathens Regional Airlines and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplier Neste collaborated to enable the first ever 100% SAF-powered test flight on a commercial regional aircraft. When used in neat form Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™
June 23, 2022
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by Connor Veenstra (Huron Daily Tribune) … However, an alternative exists for farmers, though it’s not widely used — biodiesel, made from plants and animals. According to Houston Biodiesel, it’s slightly cheaper than regular diesel, at $5.76 per gallon, as of June 16. However, it could turn into a long-term alternative
June 23, 2022
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by Andrew Haubner (CBS Sacramento) At certain gas stations across Sacramento, one can find gas prices above $6, but tucked away on smaller signs is flex fuel, which is being offered at as much as $2 fewer per gallon. What is E-85 gasoline? Simply put, it is a blend of 85
June 22, 2022
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(Acta Marine/Biobased Diesel Daily) Acta Marine has signed a contract for the construction of two next-generation DP2 construction service operating vessels (CSOVs) at Turkish shipyard Tersan that will be capable of operating on methanol and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in its neat form or blended with marine diesel oil (MDO).
June 21, 2022
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by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) Record fuel prices seen since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have led cost-conscious motorists to pivot towards alternative fuel sources, with sales of E85 – a mixture of petrol and up to 85% bioethanol – rising significantly in France. French consumption of ethanol, a fuel source made
June 20, 2022
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(WZZM 13) Only Flex Fuel vehicles can use E85 fuel, but it could save some significant dollars for those drivers by switching. That’s even with lower gas mileage. — Gas prices in Michigan are averaging $5.17 a gallon, according to Gas Buddy. E85 ethanol fuel, however, has a national average of
June 17, 2022
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(E&E News/Politico Pro) Researchers with DOE say gasoline might have to be substituted with biofuels to ensure that climate targets are achieved as electric vehicles slowly phase in. — The U.S. Department of Energy released the results of a six-year initiative that provides a national road map for alternative ways to
June 17, 2022
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(DHL Supply Chain UK/NGV Journal) DHL Supply Chain will be introducing 20 bio-LNG trucks into its Marks & Spencer (M&S) fleet, replacing 20 diesel vehicles. The new Volvo FH LNG tractor units will support both DHL’s GoGreen plan and M&S’ Plan A, which focuses on building a more sustainable future. DHL
June 15, 2022
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by Reid Detchon and Bart Ruth (United Nations Foundation and Solutions from the Land, respectively) Why are drivers in Watertown, S.D., paying 60 cents a gallon less to fill up their gas tanks than we are? Because 30 percent of their fuel is ethanol. When Russian President Vladimir Putin sent tanks into Ukraine, President Biden acknowledged that
June 15, 2022
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by Katie Schroeder and Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel has not been greatly incorporated into the locomotive industry for a number of reasons, but that may be poised to change. — … Brightline, Progress Rail, Union Pacific Rail, BNSF Railway and others have ongoing initiatives to do so. B5 from the
June 14, 2022
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(U.S. Department of Energy) America’s car, truck, and train wheels keep turning, while planes and boats take to the skies and oceans, releasing 1.5 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere every year. Breakthroughs from the U.S. Department of Energy Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) initiative could make
June 14, 2022
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by Craig Bettenhausen (Chemical & Engineering News) Airlines are eager to switch to renewable, low-carbon fuel—as soon as there’s enough to go around — On June 6, Malaysia Airlines flew its first passenger flight using jet fuel made in part by Neste from used cooking oil. It was an hour-long
June 13, 2022
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by Tammy Klein (Transportation Energy Strategies)The hydrogen fuels market is growing globally and is becoming a viable alternative to diesel for fleet vehicles. In this episode we talk with Parker Meeks, Chief Strategy Officer for Hyzon Motors about the state of the hydrogen fuels market, waste-based hydrogen sourcing, the U.S. regulatory landscape
June 10, 2022
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(Chevron) Chevron U.S.A. Inc., announced definitive agreements to supply fuel linked to renewable natural gas for a Walmart Inc. demonstration of Cummins Inc.’s new 15-liter natural gas engine for heavy-duty trucks. As part of the agreements, Walmart will provide heavy-duty trucks for Cummins to integrate with the new 15-liter engine, the
June 9, 2022
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(IVECO Group/NGV Journal) IVECO BUS extends its offering for urban transport with a new-generation hybrid technology for its URBANWAY and CREALIS ranges which delivers a significant reduction in energy costs and CO2 emissions compared to previous generations, while optimizing Total Cost of Ownership. This is part of the strategy that,
June 8, 2022
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by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Straight ethanol isn’t sold at U.S. gas stations. But why not? A top proponent of E100 says offering 98-percent pure ethanol at the pump would not only benefit ethanol producers and consumers, but the environment and energy security. Could it happen? Don Siefkes believes
June 7, 2022
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by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) Airbus has taken another significant step towards the introduction of its proposed ZEROe passenger aircraft by 2035 by establishing a Zero Emission Development Centre (ZEDC) for hydrogen technologies at its Filton, UK, facility. A priority of the centre, which has just commenced technology development, will
June 7, 2022
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(Airbus) Airbus Helicopters in Japan and Japan’s leading helicopter operator Nakanihon Air (NNK) have jointly performed the country’s first ever helicopter flight powered with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). NNK’s H215 helicopter conducted a 30-minute flight at Nagoya Airport in Aichi Prefecture today. The aircraft was fueled with 600 litres of “SUSTEO
June 3, 2022
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(WinGD/NGV Journal) Swiss marine power company WinGD has published a new white paper highlighting its holistic approach to help ship owners and operators to decarbonize their vessels. The paper, titled The X-Act Initiative, outlines WinGD’s development programs in five areas – advanced engine technologies, core engine development, green technologies, digitalization and
June 2, 2022
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by Giulio Piovaccari (Reuters) Electric vehicles are not the only effective route to reducing carbon emissions produced by the car industry, the head of Italy’s automotive lobby said on Tuesday. Other technologies could help to decarbonise the industry, meeting the same targets on emissions while preserving know-how and jobs in Italy, said Paolo
June 2, 2022
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(Express Mobility) Unblended biodiesel (B100) is 100 percent Biodiesel and is manufactured from various feed stocks including soyabean oil, used cooking oil, animal tallow and plant seeds in India. Volvo CE India has announced that its customers across the country will have access to select biodiesel blends to run their Volvo
June 1, 2022
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(Auramarine) Auramarine Ltd, the leading fuel supply systems pioneer for the marine, process and power industries, has invested in the development of one of the industry’s first Methanol Fuel Supply Units to meet the demand for methanol as a promising future fuel. The units are suitable for both two-stroke and four-stroke
June 1, 2022
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by Shailesh Menon (Economic Times) The government’s roadmap for blending ethanol with petrol has cheered sugar manufacturers and could trim oil import bills. But its role in a renewable energy future needs more clarity. There are several challenges and questions. … Early this year, Triveni Engineering switched its focus yet
May 31, 2022
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(American Power Group Corporation) American Power Group Corporation (APG) announced the results from a month-long test drive of APG’s V6000 Dual Fuel system by Sapphire Gas Solution, a Conroe, Texas based industry leader in mobile biomethane, LNG, and CNG services across the U.S. Sapphire has been using APGI’s 2015 Freightliner
May 31, 2022
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(GE Aviation) GE Aviation has recently completed successful testing of its Passport long-range business aviation engine using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a lower carbon alternative jet fuel. The Passport engine can operate on approved SAF today, and the recent testing shows the capability of the engine to run on 100%
May 31, 2022
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by Sarah McNaughton (Young Dakota Living/Farm Progress) With its lower price and other benefits, ethanol could be a smart choice at the pump this summer. — … Many may think that ethanol is only for specific vehicles, and even call E85 a “race car fuel.” In reality, a blend of ethanol
May 28, 2022
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(Iowa Department of Transportation/Work Truck) The Iowa DOT committed to a lower carbon footprint through the use of B-100 in its snowplow truck fleet. — This past winter, the Des Moines, Iowa, area got pummeled with over two feet of snow. While most residents stayed bundled inside, ten Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT)
May 28, 2022
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(Express Mobility) … The new products launched include cranes, piling rigs, excavators, ripper arms, pile breakers, drill attachments, motor graders, mining trucks, milling machines, forklifts, and reach stackers amongst others. … He (Deepak Garg, Managing Director of Sany and South Asia) said that, with a steep hike in diesel prices,
May 28, 2022
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(Airbus/Vertical Magazine) Helsinki Citycopter is committed to offering its Scandinavian customers exclusive flights in ACH130s while taking the first steps in reducing greenhouse gas emissions with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Helsinki Citycopter will begin by replacing 10% of its annual refueling with an approximate mixture of 38% SAF and
May 28, 2022
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(AUGA/NGV Journal) In autumn 2021, the organic food producer AUGA group, AB introduced the world’s first biomethane and electric tractor – the AUGA M1 − for professional use. This year, the company, together with one of the strongest agricultural machinery manufacturers in the region, Akcinė bendrovė Rokiškis Machine Factory, begins to
May 27, 2022
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(Associated Press) IndyCar will become the first North American racing series to use 100% renewable fuel in its race cars. Shell, which recently signed a five-year extension to be the fuel sponsor for the open-wheel series, announced plans Friday to switch to a low-carbon fuel in 2023. The new fuel will be
May 27, 2022
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by Tyler Fussner (Fleet Owner) For hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles to be adopted at-scale in the trucking industry, there are hurdles that must be overcome. — … In this scenario, an FCEV with a range of 500 miles would not need to rely on a public hydrogen fueling infrastructure
May 26, 2022
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by Cheri Bustos (D IL 17th) (FOXBusiness) A solution to high gas prices is being planted across the American Heartland — … I’m lucky enough to represent more than 7,000-square miles of Northwest and Central Illinois — home to nearly 10,000 family farms and seven biofuels plants in and around our
May 23, 2022
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(Diesel Technology Forum) … It has also been the focus of industry comments and testimony to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on its proposed rule establishing future heavy-duty engine emission standards. There are roles to play for battery electric vehicles, hydrogen in fuel cells and hydrogen fueling new combustion engines, as well as
May 18, 2022
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(Rolls-Royce/Biobased Diesel Daily) Rolls-Royce has taken a significant step towards meeting its net zero goals, set out last year, with the approval by Power Systems of its Series 4000 and Series 1600 diesel engines for use with a range of EN15940-certified synthetic diesel fuels in power-generation applications. Following successful testing, including
May 17, 2022
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by John Blum (Marquette University) A new combustion system for engines allows heavy-duty farm equipment normally powered by diesel fuel to run on gasoline and ethanol, without sacrificing performance. — Having grown up working on his uncle’s farm and in his father’s concrete business in northern Illinois, Dr. Adam Dempsey
May 16, 2022
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(The Guardian) … A cleaner alternative is methane produced by anaerobic digestion of food waste, known as biogas or bio-LNG (liquefied natural gas). Gasrec, a company working on gas refuelling stations for the likes of Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda, estimates that a truck running on bio-LNG reduces carbon dioxide emissions by
May 13, 2022
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(Scania/NGV Journal) Scania is a major player in heavy trucks with natural gas engines. The current backdrop of expanding infrastructure and growing supplies of biomethane has generated higher demand, especially for long-haul tractors with the kind of range figures you normally only expect from diesel trucks. Scania is now adding several
May 13, 2022
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(Orbex) World’s most environmentally friendly rocket seen in its complete form for first time; UK is the first European nation to unveil an innovative, lightweight re-usable launcher — Uniquely, Orbex Prime is powered by a renewable bio-fuel, bio-propane, supplied by Calor UK. This fuel allows the rocket to reduce carbon
May 12, 2022
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