(Scania) Public bus operator, Moventis TCC Pamplona, Spain, has acquired thirteen brand new gas buses from Scania – to run on biomethane only. As part of the Moventia group, the company carries out urban transport in Pamplona and 17 municipal districts
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Back TO HOMEBiden-Harris Administration Releases First-Ever Blueprint to Decarbonize America's Transportation Sector
(U.S. Department of Transportation) Landmark Blueprint Will Advance the President’s Clean Transportation Agenda, Slashing Consumer Costs, Improving Public Health, and Increasing the Nation’s Energy Security -- The Biden-Harris Administration today released the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization. Developed by the Departments
January 10, 2023 Read Full Article
New Poll: Voters Support Ethanol and RFS, Oppose EV Mandates
(Renewable Fuels Association) A new survey of registered voters shows robust support for ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard, while also revealing significant opposition to policies that ban liquid fuels or mandate electric vehicles. The poll was conducted for the Renewable
January 09, 2023 Read Full Article
EPA Proposes to Strengthen Air Quality Standards to Protect the Public from Harmful Effects of Soot Public Comment DEADLINE unclear
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) New Standards Demonstrate President Biden’s Leadership to Reduce Air Pollution that Threatens Communities -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a proposal to strengthen a key national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for fine
January 06, 2023 Read Full Article
First West of England Announces New Service Route with Biomethane Buses in Bristol
(First West of England/West of England Combined Authority/AltFuels) The new m4 metrobus service route between Cribbs Causeway and Bristol will run from 22nd January 2023. First West of England – who is operating the new service – announced details of the m4
December 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Estonia: Buses in Tallinn Are Fueled by Bio-CNG to Achieve a More Sustainable Transport
(Bright/AltFuels) City buses in Estonia’s capital city are running on bio-CNG fueled by Bright’s biogas upgrading technology and commissioned by energy company Bioforce OU. The biomethane production facility in Aravete has been operational since March this year, while a new production
December 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Final EPA Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles to Slash Dangerous Pollution and Take Key Step Toward Accelerating Zero-Emissions Future
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Beginning in Model Year 2027, EPA’s Clean Trucks Plan will safeguard clean air for millions in communities overburdened by dangerous pollution -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the strongest-ever national clean air standards to
December 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Chicago-Area School Buses Transport Children on 100% Clean-Burning Biodiesel
(Optimus Technologies/Biobased Diesel Daily) Cook-Illinois Corp., which operates one of the largest family-owned and operated school-bus fleets, has transitioned a portion of its Illinois-based fleet to run on 100 percent biodiesel (B100). B100 is a cleaner-burning, low-carbon fuel that drastically reduces vehicles’
December 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Why the AD Industry Is Poised for Expansion
by Joanna D. Underwood and Matt Tomich (Energy Vision/BioCycle Magazine) After 15-plus years of development, anaerobic digestion technology has become more refined and standardized, and is attracting significant amounts of institutional capital investment. ... We have been tracking anaerobic digestion (AD) of
December 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Portland Metro Region Avoids Millions of Pounds of Greenhouse Gas Emissions with TriMet’s Switch to Renewable Diesel
(TriMet News) The agency used more than five million gallons of cleaner burning R99 diesel since December 2021, decreasing environmental pollution and lowering maintenance costs -- What happens when you take hundreds of buses that travel millions of miles and run
December 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Hexagon Purus and Lhyfe to Cooperate on Distribution of Green and Renewable H2 in Europe
(Energy Industry Review) Hexagon Purus, a leading hydrogen systems supplier, and Lhyfe, a world pioneer in the production of green and renewable hydrogen for transportation and industrial applications, recently entered a commercial cooperation for delivery of Hexagon Purus’ type 4 hydrogen
December 06, 2022 Read Full Article
ACE Moves to Sole Use of Renewable Diesel for Locomotive Fleet
(Altamont Corridor Express) As a part of its Climate Action Plan, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission (SJRRC) has moved to the sole use of renewable diesel on its locomotive fleet for the ACE train service. The move to renewable diesel will
December 05, 2022 Read Full Article
European Project Studies New Ways to Create Biomethane, Will Be Used to Power Barcelona Buses
(Cetaqua/Alt Fuels) The drastic increase in global temperatures must be stopped imminently to avoid fatal consequences for ecosystems and humanity. To achieve this goal, the European Union has proposed to reduce net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% by
December 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Essar Oil UK to Build £360 Milllion Carbon Cpture Facility to Deliver on Its Ambition to Be a Leading Low Carbon Refinery
(Essar Oil) Essar Oil UK Limited (“Essar” or “the Company”) today announces its plan to build a £360 million major new carbon capture plant at its Stanlow refinery in line with its ambition to become a leading low carbon refinery by
December 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Fusion Fuel and Electus Energy to Develop 75MW Californian Solar-to-Hydrogen Plant
by Will Norman (PV Tech) Green Hydrogen company Fusion Fuel has penned an agreement with energy infrastructure developer Electus Energy to build a 75MW green hydrogen plant in Bakersfield, California. The project will consist of 75MW of solar powering a hydrogen electrolyser
November 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Electric Cars – Iffy, Alcohol Cars – A Sure Thing
by Dave Stoltz (Biofuels Digest) Electric cars for our entire light duty vehicle fleet as Governor Newsom and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) want are iffy. The key word to not getting ourselves into the same predicament that we’re
November 24, 2022 Read Full Article
UK’s Biggest Dairy Cooperative Wants to Put More Biomethane Trucks on the Road
(Aria/AltFuels) Amid concern about the cost of energy and preparations for potential shortages of power in the coming months, farmers from the UK’s biggest dairy cooperative, Arla, has issued a call to action for the Government to tap into a major
November 18, 2022 Read Full Article
2022 Scoping Plan for Achieving Carbon Neutrality
(California Air Resources Board) This Scoping Plan lays out the sector-by-sector roadmap for California, the world’s fifth1 largest economy, to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 or earlier, outlining a technologically feasible, cost-effective, and equity-focused path to achieve the state’s climate
November 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Fuels in Internal Combustion Engines Deliver Major Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(Diesel Technology Forum) 15 Million Metric Tons of GHG reduction in California, Opportunities in Northeast -- Use of low-carbon renewable diesel and biodiesel fuels are delivering significant greenhouse gas (GHG) and other emissions reductions in California, and hold expanded opportunities for
November 15, 2022 Read Full Article
FPT Industrial Is Moving towards the Sustainble Transport Solutions of the Future: The Brand Presented Its Full Range of Innovations at Fentran 2022
(FPT Industrial) From 7th to 11th November 2022, FPT Industrial exhibited at Fenatran 2022, one of the most important transport trade shows in the world in Brazil. On its stand at the São Paulo Expo, the brand showcased a complete range
November 14, 2022 Read Full Article
British Dairy Farmers Could Have the Solution to Heating More than a Quarter of Homes
(Arla) Calls for UK Government to help farmers realise the full potential of food and farming in reinforcing the nation’s energy security as Arla puts biogas-fuelled trucks on the road -- Amid concern about the cost of energy and preparations
November 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Face it: Electric Cars Don’t Do Much of Anything for the Environment
by John Stossel (New York Post) ... To make sure we have no choice in the matter, some left-leaning states have moved to ban gas-powered cars altogether. California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order banning them by 2035. Oregon, Massachusetts and New York
November 09, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide ABLC Guide to Aemetis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, Aemetis CEO Eric McAfee took the ABLC Next 2022 stage in San Francisco to outline the company’s milestones, technology, financial estimates, policy asks, its portfolio of Carbon Zero One projects, and the
November 03, 2022 Read Full Article
The Place of Biodiesel as China Eyes Carbon Neutrality
by Kong Lingyu (China Dialog/Transport Energy Strategies) Prices for China’s biodiesel exports have been rising significantly, from less than 7,000 yuan (US$1,050) a tonne in January last year to a record high of over 12,000 yuan (US$1,723) in July this year. The
November 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Advanced Diesel, Other ICEs, and Low-Carbon, Renewable Fuels Are Essential to Achieving California’s Climate and Clean Air Goals for Trucking
(Diesel Technology Forum) The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) issued the following statement with regards to the California Air Resources Board’s consideration of the so-called Advanced Clean Fleets rule (ACF), which would require trucking fleets purchase zero emissions vehicles beginning in 2040. Diesel
October 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Insight-Slavery in Brazil's Ethanol Sector Blights Drive for Cleaner Fuel
by Fabio Teixeira (Reuters) * Seven ethanol companies fined for slave labor since 2016; * Firms are part of Brazil’s fuel decarbonization program; * Government says scheme does not address labor issues -- W hen manual laborer Alison Moreira dos Santos moved
October 28, 2022 Read Full Article
How Madison, WI Is Using Alternative Fuels to Achieve Lower Carbon Targets
by Jon Scharingson (Renewable Energy Group/League of Cities) ... Among a number of strategies to reduce emissions, improve resilience, and support green job creation, the plan also requires that all municipal vehicles run on 100% renewable resources and be carbon neutral
October 27, 2022 Read Full Article
How Much Mining Is Needed to Save the Planet?
by Jael Holzman (E&E News/Greenwire) With climate change pushing the U.S. toward more rapid adoption of new technologies, many Republicans and Democrats are in rare agreement on one key point: This country needs a lot more mines. But exactly how much new
October 14, 2022 Read Full Article
California Fleets Fueled with Bio-CNG Achieve Carbon-Negativity for Second Straight Year
(NGV America) Bio-CNG Below Zero Again with Annual Average Carbon Intensity Score of -44.4 gCO2e/MJ for 2021 -- Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) and Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) today announced that California fleets fueled with bio-CNG achieved
October 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Comparing Emission Reductions across Alternative Fuels
(Cummins) Vehicle greenhouse gas emissions can be accounted for on a “tank-to-wheels” basis or on a “well-to-wheels” basis. The former only considers the emissions that come out of a vehicle’s tailpipe. The latter includes the emissions that were released as
October 11, 2022 Read Full Article
US: Ingevity Presents Carbon-Neutral Solution to Convert Existing Diesel Fleets
(Igevity/AltFuels) ... Ingevity’s NeuFuel solution enables vehicles to run on carbon-neutral renewable natural gas and provides a more environmentally friendly option for light-duty trucks and vans. Introducing NeuFuel as an option for diesel fleets positions the company to respond to increased
October 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Storengy Deutschland and CM Fluids Will Produce Bio-LNG for Heavy Transport
(Storengy/AltFuels) Storengy Deutschland, a company of ENGIE Group, and CM Fluids, a start-up and biogas specialist from Bavaria, are establishing a joint venture. The aim of this partnership is to produce bio-LNG for use as a climate-neutral fuel for buses and
October 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Exclusive-U.S. EPA to Consider Tougher Emissions Rules for Heavy Trucks
by David Shepardson (Reuters/WTVB) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will consider adopting more stringent greenhouse gas emissions rules for heavy trucks after Congress passed new incentives to speed the adoption of zero-emission vehicles, the agency told Reuters. In March, the EPA
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Argentine Government Launches National Sustainable Transport Plan
(AltFuels/Ministry of Transport Argentina) Within the framework of the Sustainable Mobility Week, the Minister of Transport Alexis Guerrera presented the “National Plan for Sustainable Transport”, which seeks to advance with the energy transition in all modes of transport, both for passengers
October 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Announces Opening of Ohio Renewable Natural Gas Station for Amazon and Other Trucking Fleets
(Clean Energy Fuels Corp./Business Wire) The Groveport station is first of 19 under agreement with Amazon -- Clean Energy's new station in Groveport, OH will provide renewable natural gas, a fuel produced from organic waste, to Amazon trucks and other
October 01, 2022 Read Full Article
FlixBus Launches the Longest European Bus Line Running on Colza Biodiesel
(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,
September 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Journey to Net Zero Carbon Global Transport Requires Many Routes
(American Journal of Transportation) Advanced Diesel Technology and Renewable Biofuels Deliver Important Near-term Carbon Reductions Now -- As leaders come together in New York during Climate Week NYC all decarbonization options for transport must be considered, given the magnitude of the
September 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Could Finally Beat Diesel Trucks in Efficiency
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
September 19, 2022 Read Full Article
The Place of Biodiesel as China Eyes Carbon Neutrality
by Kong Lingyu (China Dialogue/Eco Business) China has developed a biodiesel export industry fed by used cooking oil, but a domestic market remains elusive. ... Biodiesel stocks have also done well on China’s own markets. The main reasons for this are the
September 16, 2022 Read Full Article
As the Back-to-School-Season Begins, Neste Makes School Buses Cleaner for Students
(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
September 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Shell Announces Partnership to Convert Ethanol into Hydrogen
(Shell Brazil/Biomass Magazine) Shell Brazil, Raízen, Hytron, University of São Paulo (USP) and SENAI CETIQT signed a cooperation agreement for the construction of two plants to produce renewable hydrogen (H2) from ethanol. The partnership aims to validate the production technology through
September 05, 2022 Read Full Article
The Secrets of Sagoib: Raizen’s Betting Big on 2G Ethanol, Here’s the Story
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) We reported last week that “UAE state investor Mubadala Investment Co and Raizen are the final bidders in the sale of BP Bunge Bioenergia, with no bidders in the second round and the other potential buyers
September 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Continues to Decarbonize Transportation with New Fuel Contracts, Blazes Ahead with Renewable Natural Gas Development
(Clean Energy Fuels Corp./Business Wire) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, announced new supply deals for renewable natural gas (RNG), as it forges ahead with development projects to meet the growing
August 31, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Report to Congress Highlights National Clean Air & Climate Benefits of Diesel Emissions Reduction Program
(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
August 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Five Reasons Europe Needs to Do Better on Biofuels
(EU Biofuels Chain/Politico) Sustainable biofuels have an important role to play in EU energy independence and food security. -- The EU has taken important steps towards strengthening EU energy independence and food security while sticking to ambitious commitments in the
August 29, 2022 Read Full Article
SoCalGas: Kore Begins Commissioning of RNG, Hydrogen System
(Southern California Gas Co./Biomass Magazine) Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced that Kore Infrastructure has successfully begun testing and demonstrating its carbon-negative, waste-to-energy modular system at the utility's Los Angeles facility. The innovative technology is designed to divert organic waste from California landfills and convert it into
August 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Mumbai to Roll out Its First Green Hydrogen Buses
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
August 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Nearly $15 Million ‘Low or No-Emissions’ Award Will Allow Montgomery to Create the First Hydrogen Electric Bus Project on the East Coast
(Montgomery County Update) The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has won a competitive grant award of nearly $15 million from the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the purchase of 13 new hydrogen fuel cell
August 24, 2022 Read Full Article
SoCalGas Constructing Hydrogen Fueling System for Transit Agency
by Ariana Fine (NGT News) Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has begun construction of an advanced hydrogen generation system at SunLine Transit Agency in Thousand Palms, Calif. The project, called H2 SilverSTARS, will produce hydrogen from renewable natural gas (RNG) and help
August 23, 2022 Read Full Article
UK: Nottingham adds 23 new buses to world’s largest fleet of biomethane double deckers
(Alt Fuels/Nottingham City Transport) Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has taken delivery of its first new biomethane double deck buses from its latest £7 million investment in 23 brand new buses, which are expected to be in service by the end of
August 19, 2022 Read Full Article
NREL Study: Refineries Increase Revenue and Reduce Carbon Footprint with Renewable Propane
(Propane Education & Research Council/CISION PR Newswire) Major refiners like Chevron see value in commercializing renewable propane -- A new study by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) shows biorefineries can increase their financial returns by selling renewable propane versus using it as
August 18, 2022 Read Full Article
MA: New Buses, New Bus Stop Shelters and More in Store
by Mike LaBella (The Eagle-Tribune/Mass Transit Magazine) A host of changes are in store for the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority, including new biodiesel buses decorated with multicolor graphics, new shelters and benches at bus stops in Lawrence, Amesbury and
August 17, 2022 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Diesel Technology Forum
"Others will be inspired to consider using advanced renewable and biodiesel fuels, either in blends or fully in place of conventional diesel fuel to reduce their greenhouse gas and other emissions. The advantage here is that this can be accomplished
August 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Back to School Lessons on Buses
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... Electric and compressed natural gas each register less than 1% in school buses, according to the Diesel Technology Forum’s analysis of data sourced from S&P Global Mobility TIPNet data of vehicles in operation for Class 3-8 as of
August 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Detroit to Fuel 28 New Buses with B20 Biodiesel
(City of Detroit/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Detroit Department of Transportation continues to expand and improve its fleet of buses with the recent addition of 28 new cleaner diesel-engine coaches, giving the transit system its youngest and most environmentally friendly fleet in
August 15, 2022 Read Full Article
The Big Launch: PM Modi Inaugurates India’s First 2G Ethanol Project, Using Praj Technology
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s first 2G cellulosic ethanol biorefinery, the Indian Oil project at Panipat, Haryana. This 100 KLPD Project is based on Praj’s proprietary technology processing Rice Straw as feedstock
August 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Sinopec Capital and Johnson Matthey Explore Strategic Collaboration across Decarbonisation and Hydrogen Technologies
(Johns Matthey) On 2nd August 2022, A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Sinopec Capital and Johnson Matthey China signals the start of active dialogues to explore joint possibilities across green and blue hydrogen, fuel cells, decarbonisation technologies and circular economy
August 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Celebrating International Biodiesel and Biofuel Day! August 10, 2022
Celebrate International Biodiesel Day by learning more about this remarkable renewable fuel. Click here. Check out this webinar: https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/celebrating-international-biodiesel-day-august-10-2022-online/ Learn how a 100% biodiesel school bus compares to an electric one: Case Study of Proposal for 100% Biodiesel School Buses by Ahmed Abdellah* (Advanced
August 04, 2022 Read Full Article
HVO Is a Fuel You Need to Know
(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
August 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Back to School with Biodiesel
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
August 02, 2022 Read Full Article
'Biofuel Mania' Takes Hold of France
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
July 25, 2022 Read Full Article
US Senators Introduce Bill Supporting Renewable Natural Gas for Vehicles
(NGV Journal/Office of U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA)) U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D) from Virgina and Richard Burr (R) from North Carolina introduced the Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act, a bipartisan legislation that provides a $1 per gallon tax credit for
July 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Moving Transit Systems Forward: Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS)
(Muncie Indiana Transit System) Riding MITS not only helps keep Muncie healthier but cleaner. MITS is dedicated to providing reliable and sustainable transportation options for the residents, students, and visitors to Muncie, Indiana. MITS proudly fuels its 33 full-size diesel
July 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Anniversary Book: Funding, Organizational Growth, and Feedstock Wars
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) As the 1990s dawned, more than a decade of renewed research had been performed on various straight vegetable oils and esterified varieties by a number of individuals and universities both in the U.S. (North Dakota State, Idaho,
July 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Bio-CNG and Bio-LNG on Transport in EU
(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
July 15, 2022 Read Full Article
BioCNG, Key Solution to Decarbonize Canadian Public Transport
(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
July 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Spain: Pamplona Says Goodbye to Diesel, Adds First Renewable Gas Buses
(Commonwealth of the Pamplona Region (MCP)/NGV Journal) The Commonwealth of the Pamplona Region (MCP) presented 13 buses powered by CNG with Renewable Guarantee of Origin (GdO) that will form part of the fleet of the Regional Urban Transport (TUC). The new
July 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Italy: Emilia-Romagna Bus Operator Launches NGV Station and Green Fleet
( SETA (Società Emiliana Trasporti Autofiloviari)/NGV Journal) Thanks to a three-year investment plan, SETA (Società Emiliana Trasporti Autofiloviari) is implementing a substantial renewal of the fleet and the support infrastructure in order to offer a more efficient, sustainable public transport service
July 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Businesses Eye Biofuels in Decarbonization Drive
by Hirotake Sano (Japan News-Yomiuri/Star Advertiser) Efforts to reuse cooking oil and food waste as biofuel are spreading among restaurant chains and food manufacturers. In addition to being an effective way to recycle kitchen waste, the work is gaining attention as
July 01, 2022 Read Full Article
NAFA Partners With ESG Integrity to Assist Its Members With SEC Requirements on Environmental And Social Governance Regulations
(Fuels Institute) ESG Integrity, a Fuels Institute program, and the National Association of Fleet Managers (NAFA) announced a partnership to assist the fuels and transportation industries with meeting the growing demand for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) planning and reporting. ESG
June 09, 2022 Read Full Article
IVECO BUS Launches New-Gen Hybrid Solution Available in Natural Gas & XTL
(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
June 08, 2022 Read Full Article
How a Sound Transit Contractor Is Trying to Make Light-Rail Construction Easier on the Environment
by Mike Lindblom (Seattle Times) ... In a tiny experiment to limit greenhouse gas, crews building the north half of Sound Transit’s 2024 Northgate-to-Lynnwood extension are fueling two forklifts and a dirt loader in Mountlake Terrace with renewable plant-based diesel.
June 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Loop Energy Supplies Hydrogen Fuel Cells for ARCC Buses
by Ariana Fine (NGT News) Loop Energy, a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, is entering the Australian bus market as a supplier of fuel cell modules to Aluminium Revolutionary Chassis Co. (ARCC), the developer and manufacturer of Australia’s first
June 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Finland Supports Green Transition to Fossil-Free Heavy Transport
(Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications/NGV Journal) The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications organized a round table on the green transition in heavy transport, to hear the views of various interest groups on the needs of heavy-duty vehicles and
June 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Estonian Goverment Wants Public Fleets to Add Only Green Vehicles
(Estonian Ministry of Environment/NGV Journal) ... According to Minister of the Environment Erki Savisaar, the regulation should have a positive effect on the market for clean and energy-efficient vehicles, increase the contribution of the transport sector to the Estonian climate and
May 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Slick Operator: Indonesian Cooking Oil Probe May Spread to Biodiesel Industry
by Hans Nicholas Jong (Mongabay) -A top economist in Indonesia has been charged for his alleged role in helping palm oil companies export the commodity instead of selling it domestically — a practice blamed for a shortage of cooking oil
May 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Italy: Veneto Transit Operator Adds New IVECO Buses Fueled by BioCNG
(Arriva Italia/NGV Journal) On 27 April, Arriva Veneto presented seven new biomethane-powered buses at Campo Cannoni in Sottomarina. The zero-impact vehicles will soon enter service in the suburban fleet and will connect Chioggia with Venice, Mestre and the Marco Polo airport. The
May 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Research Group Urges EPA to Nix ZEV Credit System
by Arianna Skibell (E&E News) The International Council on Clean Transportation says the proposed zero-emission vehicle credit system, which allows manufacturers to use EV credits to offset emissions, would raise the pollution limit. The International Council on Clean Transportation is calling
May 12, 2022 Read Full Article
More than Half of US Commercial Trucks Are Powered by Near-Zero Emissions Advanced Diesel Technology
(Diesel Technology Forum) National Average Now Reaches 53% -- Research shows that for the first time, more than half of all diesel commercial vehicles on the road in the US are advanced diesel technology models. The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) is
May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
CALL FOR PAPERS Future of Biogas Summit --- November 23-24, 2022 --- Amsterdam, Netherlands DEADLINE: uncertain
With ever increasing demand for GHG emissions reduction, Biogas has never been in higher demand. Following updated EU targets, it is clear the industry must grow, which brings both challenges, and great opportunity. The conference will discuss the key legislative
May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Interest in RNG Motor Fuel Continues to Grow
(Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas/Biomass Magazine) Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) and Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) today announced that 64 percent of all on-road fuel used in natural gas vehicles in calendar year 2021 was renewable natural
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Cleaning Up In California
by Tom Bryan (Ethanol Producer Magazine) In the lower Central Valley, Calgren Renewable Fuels makes three biofuels—ethanol, biodiesel and renewable natural gas—and the latter operation just keeps growing. -- As out-of-state ethanol producers strive for lower carbon intensity scores to
April 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Madrid Expands PTV Biogas Plant, Will Be Able to Supply 500 EMT Buses
(Madrid City Council/NGV Journal) At the Valdemingómez Technology Park (PTV), the Mayor of Madrid José Luis Martínez-Almeida launched the expansion of the facility where biogas from organic matter is transformed into biomethane, “a good example of proper waste management” and that
April 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Green Hydrogen Briefing Series: Scaling Up Innovation to Drive Down Emissions --- April 27, 2022 --- ONLINE
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to a briefing on green hydrogen. Green hydrogen—hydrogen produced using renewable energy—will likely be necessary for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors like steel production and providing a low- and no-emissions alternative to the existing
April 19, 2022 Read Full Article
U.S. Biomethane Vehicle Projects Grow 85% in Two Years, Says Argonne
(Argonne National Laboratory) Made from organic waste, renewable natural gas is rapidly gaining ground as an alternative fuel source with the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Public and private interest in this low-carbon fuel has grown dramatically in
April 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Expands Renewable Natural Gas Contracts with U.S. Fleets
(Clean Energy Fuels Corp.) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. continues to meet the growing demand for renewable natural gas with new fueling contracts, infrastructure expansions, and biomethane production projects. “More fleets are finding renewable natural gas to be the most easy and
April 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Transit Paving the Road for Trucking’s Clean Fuel Transition
(Advanced Clean Tech News) ... Fuel cell electric technology, still in its earliest stage, is expensive and transit fleets around the country are taking advantage of available federal, state, and local funding to invest in technology that is commercially available today,
April 12, 2022 Read Full Article
The Banana Problem: A New Report from Fuels Institute Tackles the Complex Defossilization of Medium to Heavy Duty Transport
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In the world of freight, how you look at the time-energy-emissions equation kinds depends on what you’re hauling. It’s the banana problem. Taking 20+ days to sail from Jamaica to Florida is a great example of
April 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Veolia, Waga Energy Commission France’s Largest Biomethane Production Unit
(Bioenergy Insight) Veolia and Waga Energy have commissioned France’s largest biomethane production unit using biogas from a non-hazardous waste storage facility. Based on Waga Energy’s WAGABOX® technology, this fully automated and remotely controlled production unit recovers and treats the biogas from
April 07, 2022 Read Full Article
EU Biofuels Chain Calls for More Biofuel Use in Decarbonization Plans
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Belgium, consequent with the increased ambitions brought by the European Green Deal, and the objective to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the European Union (EU) ought to ensure that its 2020 energy and climate objectives are
April 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Biden Called for US Energy Independence — Advanced Biofuels Can Propel Us
by Michael McAdams (The Hill/Advanced Biofuels Association) ... As (President Joe) Biden said, this moment “should motivate us to accelerate the transition to clean energy,” rightly touting his plan to shift the majority of passenger vehicles to electric. While the president’s commitment
April 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Future of Biogas Summit 2022 --- November 23-24, 2022 --- Amsterdam, The Netherlands
With ever increasing demand for GHG emissions reduction, Biogas has never been in higher demand. Following updated EU targets, it is clear the industry must grow, which brings both challenges, and great opportunity. The conference will discuss the key legislative
March 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Brazil Unveils Incentives to Biomethane Production
by Marieta Cazarré (Agencia Brasil) The renewable fuel can replace natural gas, diesel, and gasoline -- President Jair Bolsonaro today (Mar. 21) attended the launch ceremony of the incentive measures aimed at the production and sustainable use of biomethane. The renewable
March 22, 2022 Read Full Article
US Transportation Secretary Awards $409M to Help Decarbonize Bus Fleets
(U.S. Department of Transportation/NGV Journal) President Biden and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded $409.3 million in grants to 70 projects in 39 states to modernize U.S. buses, make bus systems and routes more reliable, and improve
March 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Placer County Takes Another Look at Possible Bioenergy Project
(Placer County, California/Biomass Magazine) The Placer County Board of Supervisors on March 8 authorized staff to restart the feasibility evaluation for a biomass to energy facility in North Lake Tahoe. A plan for the project was initially approved in 2013, however
March 21, 2022 Read Full Article
France: Busiest Bus Line in Europe Now Runs 100% on Biomethane
(Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens/NGV Journal) The conversion of the Trans-Val-de-Marne (TVM) line, the busiest bus line in Europe, to biomethane has been completed with the energy transition of the Thiais bus center as part of the 2025 bus program
March 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Proposed Rule and Related Materials for Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards
(Environmental Protection Agency) On March 3, 2022, EPA Administrator Regan signed a proposed rule that would set new, more stringent standards to reduce pollution from heavy-duty vehicles and engines starting in model year (MY) 2027. The proposed standards would significantly reduce
March 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Decarbonisation Today Dramatically Reduces Future Challenges
by Dickon Posnett (Argent Energy/EWABA/EurActiv) Heavy duty vehicles (HDVs) is one of three ‘difficult to decarbonise’ transport sectors and must be addressed with urgency alongside aviation and marine. -- ... But policy makers must not forget, decarbonising HDVs needs support. As
March 04, 2022 Read Full Article
US: Grand Rapids City Signs Contract to Fuel Vehicle Fleet with Biomethane
(Grand Rapids City/NGV Journal) The Grand Rapids City Commission approved an agreement between the City and the Interurban Transit Partnership (The Rapid) for the purchase of CNG. Under the agreement, the City will refuel its CNG vehicle fleet at The Rapid’s
March 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Clear Evidence of How Higher Ethanol Blends Lower Gasoline Prices
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Pictures worth 1000 words show the prices on March 1 at a Sheetz in Virginia. Compare the E10 Regular to E15 Unleaded 88 and E85 FlexFuel. Compare those to the price of E0 --
March 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Spain: CAF and Iberdrola Develop Green Hydrogen, Emission-Free Train
(CAF/Iberdrola/NGV Journal) The CAF Group (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) partnered with IBERDROLA to promote the use of green hydrogen in the railway sector and for passenger transport, and provide comprehensive sustainable mobility solutions. Tests are due to start in April
February 08, 2022 Read Full Article
New List: These Commercial Vehicles Are Allowed to Fill up with Biodiesel
(LifePR) A new list shows the trucks, buses, engines, and other commercial vehicles that have been approved by the manufacturers to run on higher blends of biodiesel. They can be fuelled with a proportion of 10 percent (B10), 20 percent
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Hyzon Motors to Collaborate with Transform Materials on Renewable Hydrogen Production
(Transform Materials) Hyzon Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: HYZN), a leading supplier of hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles, today announced a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Transform Materials, a provider of renewable hydrogen through its innovative proprietary microwave reactor technology. Together, Hyzon
January 24, 2022 Read Full Article
The European Waste-based & Advanced Biofuels Supply Chain
(European Waste-based & Advanced Biofuels Association/EurActiv) EWABA represents the interests of the European waste-based and advanced biodiesel supply chain. Our 35+ members are producers of biodiesel from used cooking oil, animal fats and other advanced waste feedstocks, waste collectors and technology providers. The
January 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Nationally Recognized Fleet Leaders Named ‘Biodiesel Ambassadors’
(National Biodiesel Board/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... Six decades later, a lot has changed for John Benish Jr., the second-generation executive of the family-owned and operated school bus company based in Oak Brook, Illinois. For one thing, today’s kids have clean-emission
January 17, 2022 Read Full Article
CSIC Builds Spain’s First Public Green Hydrogen Station Using Solar Energy
(CSIC/NGV Journal) A team of researchers from the Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) develops the first public hydrogen station in Spain that will use green hydrogen generated in situ with solar energy. Hydrogen will be obtained by electrolyzers powered by
January 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Windsor's Sterling Fuels on Cutting Edge of New Shipping Industry Biofuel
by Dave Battagello (Windsor Star) A Windsor company that provides fuel to the marine industry has been providing a new biofuel — a product primarily created with recycled vegetable oil from fast food restaurants — to one of the largest
January 12, 2022 Read Full Article
How Six States Could Transform the U.S. Trucking Industry
by Tom Whipple (Bloomberg) The U.S. trucking industry is set to be transformed by a handful of states adopting zero-emission vehicle requirements. Oregon, Washington , New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts followed California in approving the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT)
January 07, 2022 Read Full Article
In an East Coast First, New Jersey Will Phase out Diesel Trucks
by María Paula Rubiano A. (Grist) New Jersey joins California, Oregon, and Washington in setting ambitious goals to electrify trucks by 2035. -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection earlier this week adopted a rule to phase out diesel-powered trucks –
January 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Petrobras and Vibra Test Diesel with Renewable Content on Bus Lines in Curitiba
(Petrobras) Petrobras and Vibra will begin, in January, tests with the new Diesel R5 (with 5% renewable content), produced at the Getúlio Vargas Refinery (Repar). Three bus lines operated by Auto Viação Redentor, in Curitiba, Paraná, will run on the new fuel
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
New Energy Vision Report Analyzes Non-Petroleum Fuel Options for Waste & Recycling Fleets
(Waste Advantage Magazine) The sustainable energy NGO Energy Vision published a new report on waste and recycling collection truck fleets, entitled The Refuse Revolution. It assesses various alternative fuels and new vehicle technologies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Signs Slew of Contracts for Renewable Natural Gas
by Ariana Fine (NGT News) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has signed additional fuel and infrastructure contracts to meet the growing demand for renewable natural gas (RNG). In the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in California, Clean Energy’s Adopt-a-Port program with Chevron
December 21, 2021 Read Full Article
Portland, Oregon, Metro Area Buses Begin Fueling with Renewable Diesel
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) TriMet announced it has begun using a blend of 99 percent renewable diesel and 1 percent petroleum in its buses running routes throughout the tri-county metro area of Portland, Oregon. The transit-service provider says it
December 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Why Very Good Is Better than Perfect
(Diesel Technology Forum) Diesel is the primary power source for over 90 percent of the nation’s transit bus fleet because of its energy efficiency, reliability, durability and performance, as well as overall economical ownership and operation -- ... And in Missouri,
December 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Chicago Area Clean Cities Recognizes Sustainable Transportation Leaders
by Ariana Fine (NGT News) Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition (CACC) has named its 2021 Leadership Award winners. The awards are given annually to organizations and individuals that take actions to locally reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality. This year’s awardees include
December 14, 2021 Read Full Article
President Biden’s December 8 Visit to Kansas City Missouri: Perspectives on Infrastructure, Transit Buses, Fuels and Technology
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... The President’s policy, which has a strong focus on electrification, should recognize the decarbonization potential from all fuels and strategies, particularly advanced renewable biobased diesel fuels. Missouri has 10 facilities that produce biodiesel, including the third-largest biodiesel production
December 09, 2021 Read Full Article
Barcelona Buses to Go Green by Running on Sewage Sludge
(Bio Market Insights) The city of Barcelona has plans to create biofuel for its large public transport system; meaning Barcelona buses could soon be running on sewage sludge. ... The initiative pilot project is part of the Nimbus Project, which receives funding from
December 08, 2021 Read Full Article
BAE Systems Provides Propulsion System for First U.S. Marine Vessel with Zero-Emission Fuel Cell Technology
(North American Clean Energy) BAE Systems, a leader in electric propulsion, successfully installed its zero-emission propulsion system in the first U.S. hydrogen fuel cell powered marine vessel, the Sea Change. BAE Systems provided its HybriGen Power and Propulsion solution to Zero Emission Industries for integration on the Sea
December 02, 2021 Read Full Article
Innovative Cities Funding New Clean Fuel Stations
(ACT News/Trillium) ... The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) in Illinois, recently unveiled two hydrogen fuel cell buses and fueling stations. ... Champaign-Urbana Buses are ‘Riding on Sunshine’ -- MTD is the first transit agency in the nation with a hydrogen
November 24, 2021 Read Full Article
New Partnership Will Provide Buses with BioCNG in Southern Nevada
(Southwest Gas/NGV Journal) Southwest Gas, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) and U.S. Gain announced a partnership that will provide RTC’s transit buses with a cleaner, operationally cost-effective fuel source to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and decrease
November 24, 2021 Read Full Article
DiviGas, Neste, Toyota, Ballard, COP26 Pledges, PNNL, NREL, Others Are Hot on Hydrogen
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) It’s been a hot week for hydrogen with DiviGas securing $3.6 million in seed funding for the commercialization of a new next-generation polymeric hydrogen separation membrane that is a filter at a molecular level that
November 22, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuel-Powered Buses on Gold Coast
(Biofuels International) Two new buses running on sugarcane fuel will soon hit the road as part of a 12-month trial to be rolled out across the Mackay bus network in Australia. The buses will be built by Gold Coast manufacturer
November 18, 2021 Read Full Article
Can Ireland Warm Homes and Cook Dinners with Hydrogen?
(Gas Networks Ireland) Whether we will be able to warm our homes and cook our dinners with hydrogen in the future is a question that researchers from University College Dublin’s Energy Institute (UCDEI) are hoping to answer as part of a
November 18, 2021 Read Full Article
Keep the Tailpipe, Lose the Carbon
by Keith Reid (Fuels Market News) LEADING FUELS-FOCUSED GROUPS SEE ALTERNATIVE FUELS AS KEY PLAYERS IN A NET-ZERO ENVIRONMENT. ... From international political centers to state governments, there seems to be a rush to not only work toward low-carbon goals
November 12, 2021 Read Full Article
House Passes Massive Infrastructure Bill Packed with Clean Transportation Provisions
by Michael Bates (NGT News) ... Late Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1 trillion federal infrastructure spending bill that will not only modernize the nation’s roads and bridges, but also provide a boost to transit agencies’ efforts toward decarbonization
November 09, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuel Can Power Agriculture Revenue Streams and a Transitioning Transport Sector
by Emille Giddings (Stabroek News) ... We do not have to deforest. We have the Demerara lowlands, primed and ready and since we would not deforest, one might be safe to assume, at least for now, that our stock of usable
November 08, 2021 Read Full Article
Reducing Emissions, Boosting Efficiency, Using Renewable Fuels Drives the Future for Diesel Technology
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... “Globally, one out of every two economic sectors depend on diesel power. Trucks, trains, buses, marine workboats, as well as agricultural, forestry, mining and construction equipment rely almost exclusively on diesel. Even as new fuels and technologies emerge, diesel engines will be best suited and continue
November 02, 2021 Read Full Article
TriMet Drives Oregon’s Transportation Industry toward a Cleaner Air Future with Shift to Renewable Diesel
by Roberta Altstadt (TriMet News) Oregon’s largest consumer of diesel to cut carbon footprint by more than half in less than a year’s time -- On Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, TriMet’s Board of Directors unanimously supported TriMet’s latest step to reduce our
November 02, 2021 Read Full Article
EPA School Bus Replacement Rebates (National) DEADLINE: November 5, 2021
(Clean Air Choice) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has two concurrent funding opportunities for the replacement of older diesel school buses (2006 or older) with new school buses. The new American Rescue Plan Electric School Bus Rebates program will benefit eligible
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
This Sewage Car's Not to Be Sniffed at
by Toby Walne (Daily Mail) The 'bio-bug' Volkswagen Beetle developed by Wessex Water subsidiary Geneco, runs on human waste. The gases produced from sewage that has been flushed down the toilets of 70 homes offer enough power to keep this vehicle motoring
October 25, 2021 Read Full Article
U.S. First 100% Renewable Hydrogen Fleet Featuring New Flyer Buses
(New Flyer/NGV Journal) The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District (MTD) unveiled its first-in-America renewable transportation project. MTD’s “Riding on Sunshine” project will see the deployment of zero-emission, fuel cell Xcelsior CHARGE H2™ articulated buses from New Flyer of America Inc. (subsidiary of
October 20, 2021 Read Full Article
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Buses Today & Tomorrow --- November 2, 2021 --- ONLINE
Strategies for addressing air quality and climate change challenges need to be more nuanced than making all vehicles electric. This is particularly true for commercial vehicles such as buses, which have different power needs and workloads than passenger cars. Learn about
October 18, 2021 Read Full Article
Northern Irish Gas Distribution Firm Switches to Biomethane-Fueled Fleet
( firmus energy/GNV Journal) Antrim-based natural gas distribution and supply company firmus energy has teamed up with anaerobic digestion specialists Granville Eco Park to decarbonize its engineering and maintenance fleet. firmus energy will initially use a jointly branded van, currently being
October 18, 2021 Read Full Article
New Net-Zero Hero™ Marketing Campaign Promotes Bioheat® Fuel for New York State Energy Coalition
(PriMedia/Biobased Diesel Daily) Consumers and community leaders will be urged to “Be a Net-Zero Hero™” in the New York State Energy Coalition’s new marketing campaign beginning Sept. 5 and running through April 2022. The new campaign highlights Bioheat® fuel’s path to a
October 13, 2021 Read Full Article
Plug-in Cars Are the Future. The Grid Isn’t Ready.
by Will Englund (Washington Post) ... Seventy-four times last year, the wind across Upstate New York dropped so low that for stretches of eight hours or more barely any electricity was produced. Nearly half the year, the main transmission line
October 13, 2021 Read Full Article
In Secret Tapes, Palm Oil Execs Disclose Corruption, Brutality
by Desmond Butler (Washington Post) ... Global Witness’s two-year investigation is a rare behind-the-scenes look at the corruption, labor abuses and destructive environmental practices in an industry that is clearing carbon-rich rainforests and emitting greenhouse gases at a rate that
October 10, 2021 Read Full Article
DOE Announces Nearly $8 Million for National Laboratory H2@Scale Projects to Help Reach Hydrogen Shot Goals
(U.S. Department of Energy) Tthe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced nearly $8 million for nine cooperative projects that will complement existing H2@Scale efforts and support DOE’s Hydrogen Shot goal to drive down the cost of clean hydrogen by 80% within the decade. The
October 07, 2021 Read Full Article
New Waste-to-Hydrogen LOI between Ways2H and Valecom Positions Island of Martinique as a Blueprint for Caribbean
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) From California came news that Ways2H Inc., a global supplier of renewable hydrogen systems, and VALECOM, a Caribbean ecological and energy solutions provider, signed a letter of intent to transform up to 9,000 tons of
October 06, 2021 Read Full Article
Redexis Supplies Biomethane to Spanish Bus Fleet
(Bioenergy Insight) Energy infrastructure company Redexis will supply renewable gas (biomethane) to Zaragoza Transport Consortium buses in the city of Zaragoza, the capital of Spain’s Aragon region. The new Scania buses are operated by Alsa Agreda in its gas station at
September 28, 2021 Read Full Article
Climate Week Press Release: Advanced Biofuels USA Encourages Participation in Community Climate Change Mitigation Efforts—One Community at a Time
For Immediate Release -- September 23, 2021—Frederick, MD -- -- Building on her recent experience volunteering on Frederick, Maryland’s City and County Climate Emergency Mobilization Work Group’s subgroup on Energy, Buildings and Transportation, Advanced Biofuels USA’s executive director, Joanne Ivancic, wants to
September 23, 2021 Read Full Article
One Community at a Time: How to Gain Real GHG Benefits Quickly for Least Cost -- Experiences with the Frederick County and City Climate Emergency Mobilization Work Group
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Over the past year I have had the opportunity and privilege to participate in the Frederick, Maryland, County and City Climate Emergency Mobilization Work Group subgroup on Energy, Buildings and Transportation. Our beautiful final report
September 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Aemetis Awarded Building Permits to Begin Construction on Next Phase of Dairy Biogas Digesters
(Aemetis) Fifteen dairy digesters planned for completion in 2022 -- Aemetis, Inc.(NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas (RNG) and renewable fuels company focused on negative carbon intensity products, announced today that it has been issued building permits by Stanislaus County in California
September 09, 2021 Read Full Article
Building A Better Future: B20 Club Member Spotlight: Ozinga
(B20 Club of Indiana) For B20 Club member Ozinga, building a better future for coworkers, communities and customers is all in a day’s work. Founded in 1928 as a small coal yard, this fourth-generation family-owned business is now a premier supplier
September 09, 2021 Read Full Article
Spain’s First Regular Route Featuring Biomethane Buses Begins Operations
(Scania Spain/NGV Journal) The first regular line in Spain powered by biomethane was launched with two buses delivered by Scania and operated by Alsa in the Zaragoza Consortium. The vehicles are integral low-floor and are equipped with Scania’s renowned CNG powertrain
September 07, 2021 Read Full Article
Applications Being Accepted for Maryland FY22 Clean Fuels Incentive Program (CFIP) DEADLINE: December 31, 2021
(Maryland Energy Administration) The program provides financial assistance for the purchase of new and converted alternative fueled fleet vehicles registered in the state of Maryland. Specifically, the program provides funding to support the incremental cost to purchase alternative fuel fleet vehicles
September 05, 2021 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Buses Carry Cyclone, Hawkeye Football Teams
by Jerry Oster (WNAX/Radio Iowa) College football season opens in Iowa tomorrow (Saturday) and buses carrying two Iowa teams will also carry new branding. The Iowa Soybean Association and the Iowa Biodiesel Board are partnering with Windstar, the bus company that provides
September 03, 2021 Read Full Article
ADBA Urges UK Government to Back Biomethane to Cut Vehicle Emissions
(Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) / NGV Journal) As the UK prepares to host a critical COP26 and Prime Minister Boris Johnson reflects on a “sobering” Sixth Assessment report by the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UK Anaerobic
August 26, 2021 Read Full Article
Muncie Indiana Transit System, Ozinga Join B20 Club of Indiana
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The B20 Club of Indiana recently welcomed two new fleets as members: the Muncie Indiana Transit System and Ozinga. MITS, servicing Muncie, Indiana, where Ball State University is located, operates 33 full-size transit buses fueled with
August 26, 2021 Read Full Article
Natural Gas Vehicle Industry Moves Closer to Full Carbon Negative Future
by Erick Sanchez (NGV America) Fleets Fueling on California Bio-CNG Achieving Below Zero Outcome Today; Industry Establishes Timeline for 100 Percent Renewable Fueling Nationwide NGVAmerica, the national organization representing the natural gas in transportation industry, has pledged that by 2030, 80 percent of
August 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Taliban Grabs Mineral Riches Coveted by Energy Developers
by James Marshall (E&E News) With the its takeover of Afghanistan, the Taliban took control of a vast trove of metals and minerals vital to clean energy development. The mountainous, war-torn Middle Eastern country sits atop rare earths and other strategic metals