(KOSTER (Google translation)) At the inauguration of the biomethane plant in San Nazzaro Sesia, KOSTER took a decisive step towards a completely sustainable energy supply chain. During the event, six new methane-powered vehicles were presented – four LNG and two CNG
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Back TO HOMEBioNGV Wants to Keep a Major Place in the Energy Mix
(Le Journal du Poids Lourd (Google translation)) The 2025 BioNGV Panorama has just been unveiled by France Mobilité Biogaz. It highlights a sector that continues to grow, but is hoping for better regulatory and fiscal conditions to take its place in
July 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Hybrid Tech Bridges the Gap between ICE and All-Electric
by Kami Buchholz (Engine Technology Forum/Power Progress) The internal combustion engine (ICE) has served as an indispensable power source for on-highway and off-highway vehicles for decades. While the ICE continues to showcase an attitude of sustainability as a standalone provider of
June 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Get a Boost and California Policies Get a Reset
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Last week, two major policy developments are resetting the debate about the future of vehicles and fuels. First, after several years of lackluster federal policy support for renewable fuels – even below what was actually
June 18, 2025 Read Full Article
DCAS and NYC DOT Announce First Barge Delivery of Renewable Diesel, Marking the Staten Island Ferry’s Full Transition to Cleaner Energy
(New York City Department of Transportation) A Shipment Containing 336,000 Gallons of Hydrogenation-Derived Renewable Diesel – a Sustainable Alternative to Petroleum-Based Fuel – Has Now Arrived in Staten Island. Image of the Staten Island Ferry ‘Spirit of America’ making a trip during
June 18, 2025 Read Full Article
ReFuels Opens Bio-CNG Refuelling Station between Edinburgh and Glasgow
(ReFuels/NewsWeb) ReFuels N.V., one of Europe's leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGV), has opened a new refuelling station at Livingston in West Lothian, Scotland. The public-access Bio-CNG station operated under the CNG Fuels
June 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Australia Enters New Energy Future with First Public Hydrogen Station at Viva Energy Hub in Geelong
(Viva Energy Australia) Viva Energy today (June 13, 2025) launched its Australia-first renewable hydrogen refuelling station at the company's Energy Hub in Geelong. The facility is the nation’s first publicly accessible commercial hydrogen refuelling station and will be the hub for
June 17, 2025 Read Full Article
East Midlands Airport Converts Vehicle Fleet to Renewable Fuel
(Biofuels International) ... More than 60 vehicles involved in airport operations are now running on biodiesel instead of fossil-based diesel. These include airfield operations and security team vehicles, fire trucks and snow clearing vehicles. The airport has worked with biodiesel supplier
June 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump to Revoke California Vehicle Emission Rules on Thursday
by Alex Nieves (Politico) President Donald Trump plans to sign a trio of resolutions Thursday to revoke California’s nation-leading vehicle emissions standards. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), author of a resolution to nix the state’s electric vehicle sales mandate via the Congressional Review Act,
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Metro Vancouver Container Terminal Goes All-in on Renewable Diesel for Heavy Machinery
by Adam Campbell (BIV) GCT's Vanterm terminal in Vancouver's inner harbour now uses renewable diesel to power it's entire heavy duty fleet -- Heavy equipment at one Metro Vancouver’s biggest container ports is now running on fully renewable fuel. Global Container Terminals Inc.
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Finavia's Helsinki Airport Operations Reach Net-Zero Carbon Emissions – Neste MY Renewable Diesel a Key Solution
(Neste) Airport company Finavia's Helsinki Airport has achieved net-zero carbon emissions targets in its own operations and has received an international Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program’s net-zero certification. Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, powering the machinery and emergency power generators at the Helsinki
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
German Auto Lobby Proposal Sparks Renewed Debate on EU Combustion Engine Ban
by Jordyn Dahl (Politico) The group wants to allow automakers to continue selling some combustion engines after 2035. -- ... Friday's proposition from the German Association for the Automotive Industry (VDA) came just 10 days after the Council granted automakers leniency on this year's
June 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Vale, Cummins and Komatsu Advance Joint Dual Fuel Program to Develop Large Truck Engine Powered by Both Ethanol and Diesel
(Vale) Cummins testing QSK60 engine in new advanced low-carbon fuel test cells at Seymour Engine Plant with field trials slated for 2026 -- Vale announces that its partner Cummins Inc. has started the successful commissioning of a new ethanol fuel test cell,
June 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Can a Cummins Engine Run on Biodiesel?
by Zohab Ahmed (SlashGear) ... Now, if you're driving a Cummins-powered pickup truck, the odds are high that you're already good to go with biodiesel blends — specifically B20, which is 20% biodiesel and 80% conventional diesel. Cummins details that pickups
June 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Toyota’s Biofuel: A New Lease on Life for Combustion Engines
by Yves Helven (Global Fleet) ... A recent Nikkei Asia report reveals that Japanese automakers led by Toyota have opened a bioethanol facility in Fukushima, aiming to slash the carbon footprint of conventional engines with a new kind of “better biofuel”. The technological
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Introducing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Fuel in Bin Lorries
(Perth and Kinross Council/LGIU (Local Government Information Unit)) Having a large vehicle fleet comes with issues around fuel spending and its impact on the environment. How can a council move forward with reducing the carbon footprint of the large, previously diesel-fuelled
May 29, 2025 Read Full Article
South Europe Ground Services Uses 100% Renewable Diesel in Ground-Support Equipment at Select Airports in Spain
(Moeve/Biobased Diesel Daily) South Europe Ground Services, the handling subsidiary of International Airlines Group operating at 38 airports in Spain, is advancing its commitment to airport decarbonization through the use of 100 percent hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO100), also known as renewable
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
UAlbany Converting Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fleet to Renewable Diesel
(University at Albany) On Wednesday, May 28, the University at Albany will accept its first delivery of renewable diesel fuel and begin replacing petroleum diesel with the cleaner-burning, non-fossil biofuel in campus-operated vehicles and equipment. UAlbany is the first SUNY campus
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Senate Will Try to Block California Vehicle Standards that Would Phase out Gas-Powered Cars
by Mary Clare Jalonick and Matthew Daly (Associated Press) The U.S. Senate will move this week to block California from enforcing a series of vehicle emissions standards that are tougher than the federal government’s, including first-in-the-nation rules phasing out the sale
May 21, 2025 Read Full Article
OPAL Fuels Announces Joint Venture for North Carolina Renewable Natural Gas Production Facility
(OPAL Fuels/Business Wire) OPAL Fuels (Nasdaq: OPAL) announced today that it has entered into a joint venture with an affiliate of environmental services leader Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) for a new biogas-to-renewable natural gas (“RNG”) facility at Republic’s Charlotte Motor Speedway
May 16, 2025 Read Full Article
From Waste to Worksite: The Role of Advanced Biofuels in Decarbonizing Construction and Transport
by Jane Marsh (Renewable Energy Magazine) Construction and transportation pose a difficult challenge for decarbonization efforts. In addition to being responsible for a considerable portion of overall emissions, equipment in these sectors is not easy to electrify from a logistical standpoint.
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Volvo’s Gas-Powered Trucks on the Rise – Enabling up to 100% CO2 Reduction
(Volvo) Demand for Volvo’s gas-powered trucks is rising and sales increased by more than 25% in 2024. Gas-powered trucks are a growing solution for transport companies to reduce their CO2 footprint as carbon emissions can be reduced by up to 100%
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Hydrogen and Biofuel Setbacks Force Air NZ to Chart New Emissions Course
by Jonathan Milne (newsroom) An Air NZ-Airbus initiative to build a 100-seater hydrogen plane has stalled, coming just after Meridian shelved its big Southern Green Hydrogen project -- The delayed arrival of Air NZ's eight new fuel-efficient Boeing 787-10s is one of
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Keenan Recycling Powers Ahead with 100% Biomethane Food Waste Trucks
(Bioenergy Insight) Keenan Recycling said it is hitting the road with a new fleet of 100% biomethane-powered food waste collection trucks, designed to revolutionise how food waste is collected and transported in the UK. As the nation’s largest food waste collector, Keenan
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Ministry of Environment Announces that Climate Fund Will Start Financing Biomethane Trucks and Buses
(bnamericas/ABiogás (machine translation)) Starting this year, the National Climate Change Fund (FNMC) will start financing the acquisition of heavy-duty vehicles powered by biomethane, as well as the replacement of diesel engines with versions compatible with the renewable fuel. The measure is
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
State of Sustainable Fleets: Transformation Introduces Peak Uncertainty, but Clean Fleet Technology Still Expands Nationally
(Manila Times/Globe Newswire) Now in its sixth year, the 2025 State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief, released today (April 28, 2025), provides a comprehensive analysis of an industry confronting unprecedented regulatory uncertainty while demonstrating growth and resilience through continued investment in sustainable transportation
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
BWC Terminals Completes New MOTEMS-Compliant Dock for Renewable Fuels at Port of Stockton
(BWC Terminals) BWC Terminals (BWC) today (April 22, 2025) celebrated the official completion of its expanded renewable fuels terminal at the Port of Stockton, marking a significant milestone in strengthening California’s renewable fuels and maritime infrastructure. BWC executives, customers, and partners
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Optimus Technologies Launches Vector System for International S13 Platform
(Optimus Technologies) Optimus Debuts Low-Carbon S13 International Truck at ACT Expo -- As the demand for fleet decarbonization continues to intensify, Optimus Technologies today announced the production launch of its latest Vector System, a fuel system technology that enables heavy-duty engines to
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
What You Can Do for Earth Month and Beyond! Power Your Heavy Duty Vehicle with Renewable Fuel!
Do the heavy duty trucks in your area use renewable diesel instead of fossil diesel? Here’s some information about those who have made the switch. Neste Empowers DB Schenker to Boost Adoption of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Singapore and Asia-PacificPilot
April 18, 2025 Read Full Article
XFuel Secures €7.7m Investment from European Innovation Council
(Biofuels International) XFuel, a producer of high-grade sustainable drop-in fuels and carbon removal for the transport sector, has secured €7.7 million in blended finance from the European Innovation Council (EIC), helping it bring its fuel-from-waste technology to transport markets. XFuel has developed
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
What You Can Do for Earth Month and Beyond! Fuel Your Local Garbage Trucks with B100
Do the garbage trucks in your area use 100% biodiesel? Here are some that do. You might follow their examples. DC Public Works Expands Biodiesel Truck Fleet with Advanced Fuel Systems City of Ames Grows Sustainable Fleet with Partners Renewable Energy Group
April 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Energy Vision Report Finds RNG, Not Electric Vehicles, Best Option to Replace Oldest, Dirtiest Diesel Trucks
(Energy Vision/PR Newswire) The sustainability NGO Energy Vision today released a report assessing ways to replace heavy-duty diesel trucks built before 2013. The report, "A Path to a Healthier America: Ditching Old Diesel Trucks," focuses on replacing 130,000 heavy-duty diesel vehicles built before 2013
April 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Senate Parliamentarian Rules against GOP on California Waivers
by Timothy Cama and Kelsey Brugger (Poltico Pro E&E NewsPM) The parliamentarian said lawmakers can’t undo Biden-era waivers under the Congressional Review Act. Republicans will try anyway. -- Republicans hoping to stop California's strict vehicle emissions rules ran into another problem
April 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste Empowers DB Schenker to Boost Adoption of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Singapore and Asia-Pacific
(Neste) Neste and DB Schenker, one of the world’s leading logistics service providers, have collaborated to work towards expanding DB Schenker’s adoption of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in Asia-Pacific. This partnership underscores the shared commitment of both companies to progress towards lower-emission logistics. Both
April 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Hopes Shudder Amid Spate of Bankruptcies
(Automotive News/Yahoo!) Hydrogen trucking startups have faltered, leaving legacy manufacturers to determine whether the energy source has a long-term future in hauling cargo. Three startups that built fuel cell systems or upfitted them into commercial vehicles — Nikola Corp., Hyzon Motors Inc.
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
New Report Explores Hydrogen’s Role in Clean Transport
(Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI)) The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) today releases The Road Ahead for Hydrogen Powered Mobility, a report exploring strategies to accelerate hydrogen’s role in achieving a low-carbon transport future. With transportation a major source of global
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Marquis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Marquis focuses on expanding markets, strengthening rural America, and achieving energy dominance through corn ethanol 2.0 and other green fuels including SAF. They highlight the potential of ethanol (EtOH) as a marine fuel, with testing completed
April 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste and European Automotive and Biofuels Industry Players Join Forces on a Tour d'Europe
(Neste) Tour d’Europe is an initiative demonstrating the availability and potential of renewable fuels to help drive decarbonization and contribute to climate neutrality today and for decades to come. The Tour d’Europe involves 20 different companies, associations and institutions from across
April 01, 2025 Read Full Article
New York City Begins Transition to Renewable Diesel in Marine Sector Using Argus Prices
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) New York's Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) has awarded its first tender for renewable diesel for use in its ferries and other vessels. -- New York's Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) has awarded its first tender to buy
April 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Cyprus Plans to Roll out Hydrogen Buses, Trucks by 2030
by Igor Todorović (Balkan Green Energy News) The Cypriot government is exploring the possibilities for hydrogen production as a complementary solution for the island state’s energy isolation. The draft strategy until 2030 envisages the first hydrogen buses and trucks. With the increase in
March 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Pilot Becomes 1st Travel-Center Network to Offer B99 Biodiesel for Fleets
(Pilot Flying J/Biobased Diesel Daily) In recognition of National Biodiesel Day observed March 18, Pilot is celebrating the installation of the country’s first B99 biodiesel retail offering for commercial fleets at its travel center in Decatur, Illinois. This effort was made possible
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
National Biodiesel Day (March 18) Celebrates Growth Amid Industry Challenges
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Biodiesel and renewable diesel have seen extraordinary growth in recent years, with more opportunities to come. In recognition of National Biodiesel Day, Clean Fuels Alliance America celebrates both the progress made and the resilience of those who
March 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Can Hydrogen Deliver? Industry Leaders Weigh in on Costs, Policy, and Progress
(North American Clean Energy) Hydrogen has long been a staple of industrial processes, but its potential as a decarbonisation tool remains the subject of intense debate. While its role in refining, steel production, and heavy transport is increasingly recognised, fundamental challenges
March 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Administration Takes Aim at Biden Electric Vehicle Rules
by David Shephardson (Reuters) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Wednesday it is starting efforts to reverse the Biden administration's vehicle emissions rules that would force automakers to build a rising number of electric vehicles. ... The EPA said it would reconsider the agency's
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels of the Future Made In Australia
(Office of the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government) The Albanese Government is delivering $250 million to accelerate the pace of Australia’s growing domestic Low Carbon Liquid Fuels (LCLF) industry. This funding is part of the $1.7 billion Future
March 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Cost-Effective and Sustainable Solutions for Fleets Amid Evolving Energy Needs
(Trillium/ACT News) With increasingly complex and varying regulations along with additional sustainability goals and initiatives, fleets can often face uncertainty when navigating the cleanest available heavy-duty vehicle technologies and fuels. Often clean vehicles come with a significant price tag when compared
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Why a Local Clean Energy Company Expects to Benefit from Trump's Climate Approach
by Jake Dabkowski (Pittsburgh Business Times) ... Optimus Technologies Inc. produces technology to operate diesel trucks on biodiesel, a fuel source made of vegetable oils or animal fats that the U.S. Department of Energy found "significantly reduces lifecycle carbon emissions." Typical
February 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Over 1000 Trucks Equipped and Operating the Vector System
(Optimus Technologies) Optimus Technologies, a Pittsburgh-based clean energy company, has achieved a significant milestone by deploying over 1,000 trucks equipped with the Vector System, effectively reducing carbon emissions in the transportation sector. The Vector System is an advanced, proven fuel system
February 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel’s Reliable Heavy-Duty Performance Powers Cities through Winter
(Approved Oil/Biobased Diesel Daily) Winter storms may present challenges, but they also offer an opportunity to demonstrate the strength and reliability of renewable diesel. For cities committed to cleaner air, sustainability and the efficient operation of heavy-duty vehicles in freezing conditions, renewable
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Monitoring the Deployment of Advanced Biofuel Demonstration Facilities
(IEA Bioenergy) Decarbonizing the transport sector is critical for achieving global climate and energy targets due to its significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Biofuels, in particular advanced biofuels, play a particularly important role in decarbonizing transport
February 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Summit Carbon Solutions and Infinium Partner to Advance eFuels Production and Energy Independence in the Midwest
(Summit Carbon Solutions) Summit Carbon Solutions (Summit) and Infinium, a leading electrofuels (eFuels) producer, have entered an arrangement for the supply of up to 670,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually at a proposed eFuels facility in North Dakota or
February 06, 2025 Read Full Article
BRK Technology - Groundbreaking MoU Drive Global Shift towards Sustainable Algal Biofuels
(BRK Technology/EIN Presswire) BRK Technology to partner with energy firm to develop scalable algal biofuels for reducing carbon emissions in heavy transport sectors. -- BRK Technology Co., Limited, a leading innovator in the field of algal biofuels committed to decarbonization of heavy
February 03, 2025 Read Full Article
US Moves to Repeal Biden Administration Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards
by David Shepardson (Reuters) New U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy signed an order on Tuesday directing U.S. regulators to rescind landmark fuel economy standards issued under President Joe Biden that aimed to drastically reduce fuel use for cars and trucks. In a
January 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Freija Develops Large-Scale Clean Fuel Production in the Tampere Region to Decarbonize Heavy Duty Transport across Europe
(Freija) Freija is progressing the development of one of Europe’s largest clean fuel production facilities in the City of Nokia, Tampere region, Finland, to meet strong demand for eMethane driven by adopted EU directives. Plant development and operation will trigger material
January 25, 2025 Read Full Article
International® S13® Integrated Powertrain Approved for Use with Renewable Diesel
(International Motors) International Motors, LLC* ("International") further reinforces its position in the market with the certification and approval of the International® S13® Integrated Powertrain to be used with renewable diesel. -- Commonly referred to as R100/R99 or hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), the use
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Releases Federal Policy Roadmap to Revitalize Rural America and Unleash American Energy Dominance
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, released a roadmap to revitalize rural America today, identifying specific policy goals and actions the 119th Congress and the incoming Trump administration should take to unleash American energy dominance through the expanded use of
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Federal Government Invests in Made-in-Canada Technologies to Advance Clean Fuels Sector
(Natural Resources Canada) Canada is paving the way for a cleaner, more competitive energy future while solidifying its position as a global clean energy leader. By investing in innovative technologies and alternative energy sources like clean fuels, Canada is well equipped
January 09, 2025 Read Full Article
OPAL Fuels Signs 60 Million Gallon RNG Supply Agreement for Five New Fueling Stations Built by OPAL
(OPAL Fuels/Business Wire) OPAL will supply RNG to a market-leading freight logistics operator under a long term agreement for the new fueling stations. -- OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL) today announced it has executed a long-term agreement with a market-leading provider of integrated
January 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Iowa Farmer Hauling Grain with ClearFlame
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) An eastern Iowa farmer is using ClearFlame technology to haul grain to his local ethanol plant. Lance Lillibridge grows corn and soybeans in Benton County and says he’s driving an International semi-truck with a Cummins engine
January 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Fuelling a Greener Future: West Berkshire's Waste Collection Vehicles
(West Berkshire Council) Our waste collection vehicles are now running on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) -- West Berkshire Council is pleased to announce a major step forward in our commitment to sustainability - all our waste collection vehicles that are used to collect weekly
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
HVO vs. Electric: Why a German District Switched to Biofuels Instead of Buying New Electric Buses
(GoodFuels) Citing the high cost of electric buses, Northwest Mecklenburg, a district in Germany, has decided to make its existing public transport fleet more sustainable by switching to HVO100 biofuel instead of investing in new electric buses. -- This pragmatic choice was
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
2024 Saw Rapid Growth for Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The U.S. is on pace to surpass 5 billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable diesel consumption for the first time, capping a 2024 that saw increased efforts from states to drive adoption, updates to technical standards, growth
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Development and Deployment of Advanced Biofuel Demonstration Facilities
(International Energy Agency Bioenergy Task 39) Decarbonizing the transport sector is critical for achieving global climate and energy targets due to its significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Biofuels, in particular advanced biofuels, play a particularly
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
The U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization : A Joint Strategy to Transform Transportation
(U.S. Departments of Energy, Transporation, Housing and Urban Development and Environmental Protection Agency) Transportation connects us. It connects people, countries, and cultures, and draw us closer to one another. It is also the backbone of our economy and critical to supporting
December 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Secondary Impacts from Rising Used Cooking Oil Demand on Crop-Oil Prices
by Andrew Swanson, Shawn Arita, Joseph Cooper, and Seth Meyer (farmdoc daily) Renewable fuel policies like the national Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) have created a boom in the consumption of alternative diesels. These alternative diesels come
December 20, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA Grants Waiver for California’s Advanced Clean Cars II Regulations
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Agency additionally grants waiver for low-NOx regulations for heavy-duty and off-road vehicles and engines -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting two requests from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for waivers to implement and enforce
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Hydri Opens Second Swedish Hydrogen Refuelling Station
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) In Sweden, green hydrogen refueling infrastructure developer Hydri AB has held the official opening of its second dual-pressure hydrogen filling station in the greater Gothenburg region. Earlier this fall, Hydri inaugurated a station in the Port of
December 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Murphy Seeks Views on Potential Role of Biofuels
(U.K. Department for the Economy) Economy Minister Conor Murphy today launched a Call for Evidence to explore the potential use of biofuels as an alternative to home heating oil and fossil-based LPG. Biofuels specifically Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Bio-Liquefied Petroleum Gas
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Nordion Energi Invests in a Plant for Liquid Biogas in the Port of Gothenburg
(Nordion Energi) Nordion Energi is investing in a new liquefaction plant for biogas in the Port of Gothenburg. The plant is planned to be ready in autumn 2026 and will, in a first step, be able to deliver 250 GWh
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels Can Help Solve NY’s Electricity Problem
Guest Opinion by Rocco J. Lacertosa & Kris DeLair (New York State Energy Coalition Inc. / Empire State Energy Association Inc./Syracuse.com) There are many aspects of the scope and scale of New York’s energy system that boggle the mind. Uncertainty about where
December 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Eco-Energy Expands TERC Program with Launch of TERC-Biodiesel and TERC-Renewable Diesel
(Eco-Energy/Business Wire) Eco-Energy, a leading player in the low-carbon solutions sector, announced the expansion of its Transport Emission Reduction Certificate (TERC) program with the launch of TERC-Biodiesel and TERC-Renewable Diesel. These new TERC certificates are a revolutionary voluntary carbon program designed
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Awards for Up to $2.2 Billion for Two Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs to Bolster America’s Global Clean Energy Competitiveness and Strengthen Our National Energy Security
(U.S. Department of Energy) Gulf Coast and Midwest Hydrogen Hubs will Create Tens of Thousands of High-Quality Jobs, Deliver New Economic Opportunities, and Reinforce America’s Clean Manufacturing Boom -- As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy
November 24, 2024 Read Full Article
A Major Turn: Big Oil Bets on Biofuels with More than 40 Projects Planned by Turn of Decade
by Lars Klesse and Kartik Selvaraju (Rystad Energy) Under increasing pressure to decarbonize and shift away from traditional fossil fuels, the world’s leading oil and gas companies are ramping up investments in the biofuels sector. Major players such as BP, Chevron, Shell,
November 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Engine Technology Forum Calls on Legislators to Recognize Renewable Diesel
(HDT TruckingInfo/Engine Technology Forum) A Call for Effective and Inclusive Policies ... “Both CARB (California Air Resources Board) and the CEC (California Energy Commission) have important obligations in these proceedings this fall to promulgate effective and inclusive policies and guidance that will
November 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Putting the Latest Science in Front of Climate and Energy Leaders
by Emily Skor (Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy recently worked with the Energy Futures Initiative Foundation, led by former U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz, on new research detailing pathways to further decarbonize bioethanol to reach near net-zero carbon
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) Unveils Jumpstart Report 2024: Accelerating Biodiesel & EV Charging at Local Gas Stations in DMV
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) has released its 2024 Jumpstart Report, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing access to biodiesel and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across gas stations in the D.C.,
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Special Issue: What to Expect during the Trump II Presidency
(American Energy Society/Energy Matters) From experience, we all know that when Donald Trump is president, nothing is certain. It is hard to predict how the energy sector will change, both domestically or around the world. This special issue of Energy Matters
November 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Suomen Lantakaasu Invested More than 80 Million in the Kiuruvesi Biogas Plant Project
(Suomen Lantakaasu) Suomen Lantakaasu Oy's biogas plant to be built in Kiuruvedi is to produce renewable liquefied biogas from the manure of Ylä-Savo's cattle farms and other side streams of agriculture and the food industry. The investment covers the construction of
November 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Amazon India, HPCL Join Forces to Drive Biofuel Adoption for Long-Haul Transportation
(Amazon) The tie up aims to boost the development and adoption of low-carbon fuels from agricultural and industrial waste, starting with the cities of Visakhapatnam and Bahadurgarh. Eventually, fuelling hubs and mobile refuelling stations will be developed across India. Amazon India and
November 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Hexagon Agility Receives New Wave of RNG Fuel System Orders for Class 8 Series Trucks with Cummins X15N Natural Gas Engine
(Hexagon Composites/PR Newswire) Hexagon Agility, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites ASA (OSE: HEX.OL) and the world's leading provider of (renewable) natural gas (RNG/CNG) fuel systems, has announced a new wave of orders valued at USD 4.3 million. These orders are for RNG/CNG
November 06, 2024 Read Full Article
Epiroc Underground Drill Rigs, Mine Trucks and Loaders Compatible with HVO100
(Epiroc) Epiroc’s range of drill rigs, mine trucks, and loaders for underground applications are now verified to be compatible with HVO100. This alternative fuel reduces particulate tailpipe emissions and other harmful substances, including greenhouse gases. -- "By switching from fossil diesel to
November 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Attorney General Hilgers Files Brief to Stop Biden-Harris Administration’s Electric-Truck Mandate
(Office of Nebraska Attorney General) Attorney General Mike Hilgers led a coalition of states in filing a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today. Hilgers’s suit is aimed at stopping the Biden-Harris Administration from imposing an
November 05, 2024 Read Full Article
The Potential of Renewable Diesel
by Carrie Song (Neste/NGT News) ... There have been arguments suggesting that renewable liquid fuels are just the bridging solutions before all the vehicles and equipment transition to electric or hydrogen. However, recently a number of car giants have made changes
November 05, 2024 Read Full Article
How a More Pragmatic Approach to Biofuels Would Boost EU Competitiveness
by David Carpintero (ePURE/EurActiv) The latest EU policy mantra is ‘competitiveness’ – a word that was recently brought to new prominence thanks to a long-awaited report from Mario Draghi and one that will continue to be chanted by incoming European Commissioners and
November 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Reflections on Elections, Internal Combustion Engines, and Electric Vehicles
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... (T)his year vehicle and fuels policy - mostly aimed at electric vehicles (EVs), but also some proposed bans on internal combustion engines (ICEs) - has been a campaign-year issue at the national and
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Navigating New York City's Waterways to Become Cleaner and Greener As Staten Island Ferries and NYC Ferry Begin Testing Renewable Diesel
(NYCEDC) Renewable Diesel, a Petroleum-Free Alternative to Traditional Diesel Fuels Reduce Carbon Emissions by 60 Percent or More; NYC Ferry Launches Additional Measures To Reduce Engine Emissions and Kickstart of New Sustainability Strategy for the System — New York City Department of
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
King of the Netherlands Inaugurates Electrolyser for Green Hydrogen Funded by LIFE
(European Commission) The LIFE project NEW HYTS aims to revolutionise heavy transport through the deployment of hydrogen-powered vehicles. -- His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands officially inaugurated a new electrolyser for green hydrogen production near Utrecht on 4 October. Developed by
October 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Bio Capital Partners with Adnams to Advance Suffolk’s Sustainability with Rebuild of Anaerobic Digestion Facility
(Bio Capital) Bio Capital has announced it is to collaborate with Southwold-based brewery and hospitality group Adnams to rebuild and modernise their Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facility in Reydon, Suffolk. This important project aligns with Suffolk’s broader climate goals and will play
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Aldi Introduces HVO-Powered Trucks to Its Fleet
Aldi is converting more than 30% of its fleet of owned HGVs to operate on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuels. The move is taking place on more than 160 HGVs based at its Cardiff, Swindon and Neston distribution centres in the
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
PepsiCo Touts Prospects for Biodiesel; PepsiCo Sees Biodiesel as Sustainability Option for Trucking Fleet
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer)... PepsiCo teamed up with Clean Fuels Alliance America to show how PepsiCo is converting its semi-truck fleet to use more biodiesel and reach PepsiCo's ambitious "net-zero" emission goals. On a muggy afternoon, offering free cold
October 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Avina’s Southern California Clean Hydrogen Project Hits Major Milestone
(Avina) Company receives necessary permits to begin construction of North America’s landmark on-site electrolytic hydrogen production and dispensing facility. -- Avina Clean Hydrogen is thrilled to announce that it has received the industrial new construction permit to proceed with the construction of
September 30, 2024 Read Full Article
NREL Research Points Path to Higher Blends of Biodiesel
by Wayne Hicks (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) Barriers that are currently preventing the use of greater percentages of biomass-based diesel fuel blended into petroleum diesel have been identified, along with strategies to overcome them, according to researchers at the National
September 27, 2024 Read Full Article
FedEx Announces Switch from Diesel to HVO to Reduce Linehaul Emissions in UK
(FedEx) Federal Express Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation company, announces its transition to using biofuels in linehaul trucks at three UK sites as of this month. More than 170 trucks – all tractor-trailer combinations – will now refuel with hydrotreated vegetable
September 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Queen Máxima Opens Innovative Bio-LNG Plant in Wilp
(Atterno) On Thursday September,11th, 2024, Her Majesty Queen Máxima officially opened Attero and Nordsol's bio-LNG plant in Wilp. The plant produces sustainable bio-LNG from biogas from the fermentation of vegetable, fruit and garden waste (VGF). This brings the sustainability of maritime
September 22, 2024 Read Full Article
ReFuels Starts Construction of Bio-CNG Refuelling Station between Edinburgh and Glasgow
(ReFuels) ReFuels N.V., one of Europe's leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGV), has broken ground on a new refuelling station at Livingston in West Lothian, Scotland. The public access Bio-CNG station operated under
August 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Fabrum and Fortescue Commission Australia’s Largest Liquid Hydrogen Plant on a Mine Site
(Fabrum) Australia’s largest liquid hydrogen plant at a mine site is now operational at Fortescue’s Green Energy Hub at Christmas Creek in Western Australia; Fabrum played a significant role in delivering an end-to-end liquid hydrogen ecosystem to help decarbonise Fortescue’s mining operations
August 26, 2024 Read Full Article
SJI, OPAL Fuels Begin Construction on Burlington Renewable Natural Gas Facility
(OPAL Fuels) South Jersey Industries (SJI), an energy infrastructure holding company, and OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL), a vertically integrated leader in the capture and conversion of biogas into low carbon intensity renewable natural gas (RNG) and renewable electricity, announced today that construction has
August 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Celebrate National Biodiesel Day with GWRCCC! August 2024 Monthly Clean Energy & Transportation Industry Meeting --- August 8, 2024 --- ONLINE Watch recorded presentation
The Monthly Clean Energy and Transportation Industry Meeting is an opportunity to hear what’s happening at GWRCCC and receive clean energy, environmental and transportation updates from local industry leaders on funding, business and job opportunities. This webinar can be viewed in
August 06, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Fuels Opens RNG Fueling Station in Florida City
by Michael Bates (NGT News) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has opened its latest renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station in Davenport, Fla. The site is now providing RNG to heavy-duty trucking and other fleets operating busy routes around Highway 27, Interstate 4
August 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Powering the Future: The Role for Internal Combustion Engines in a Reduced Carbon World
(Engine Technology Forum) New White Paper Explores Economic Impacts, Market Penetration, and Policy Issues for ICE -- Internal combustion engines (ICE) are the standard, and typically the only, power option in hundreds of applications serving every corner of the globe. The magnitude
July 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Thought for the Week: If Italy Can Do It, Why Not Greyhound? And Other Bus Issues. Why Not 100% Renewable Fuel? Why Not Now?
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Did You Know? Buses can run on 100% renewable fuel. Just ask Itabus in Italy. Itabus travels with Enilive’s biofuel, 100% made from renewable raw materials They will be using 100% renewable diesel/HVO or hydrotreated
July 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Indonesia Tests B40 Biodiesel on Trains, Aims to Cut Fuel Imports by $9 Billion
(Jakarta Globe/Antara) The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry (ESDM) conducted its first trial of B40 biodiesel for railway transportation at Lempuyangan Station, Yogyakarta, on Monday (July 22, 2024). The Ministry anticipates that the use of B40 could save up to $9 billion
July 23, 2024 Read Full Article
California Must Retire Gas-Guzzling Trucks to Meet 2045 Emissions Targets: Study
by Sharon Udasin (The Hill) California must retire existing heavy-duty trucks to meet the state’s 2045 carbon neutrality goals, in addition to promoting the purchase of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs), a new study has found. Stricter policies that cover both the rollout of
July 15, 2024 Read Full Article
IVECO and the CNR Present a New Study on the Environmental Impacts of cCompressed Biomethane for the Decarbonisation of the Sector
(IVECO) An analysis by the Italian National Research Council (CNR) in partnership with IVECO confirms bio-CNG as the optimal solution for waste collection – the perfect example of “well-to-wheel” circular economy. -- IVECO, established leader in the alternative traction sector, has promoted
July 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Mining Giants Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Dual Fuel Trucks to Slash Emissions
(WION) Vale, Komatsu, and Cummins have unveiled plans to develop innovative Dual Fuel haul trucks. This revolutionary initiative, announced as part of the newly launched Dual Fuel Program, aims to transform the mining industry by significantly reducing carbon emissions through the
July 12, 2024 Read Full Article
XPO Logistics Makes Progress in Reducing the Environmental Impact of the Tour de France
(XPO Logistics) As the Official Transport Partner of the Tour and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, XPO will use an electric truck for the first time and, again, HVO biofuel to support Amaury Sport Organisation in its CSR
July 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Growmark Testing Biodiesel in Semi Fleet
by Jody Heemstra (DRG News) Growmark has partnered with Optimus Technologies to test biodiesel in five of its semi-tractors. The move may be a potential pathway to transitioning its entire fleet to low-carbon fuels. The engine upgrades from Optimus ensure heavy-duty diesel engines
July 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Applauds Senate Letter Urging Higher RFS Volumes
(Clean Fuels America Alliance) Today, a bipartisan group of 18 Senators, led by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan encouraging the agency to complete 2026 RFS rules and raise volumes for
July 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Why Taking Biofuel Investors for Granted Is Very Bad for Climate Change
by DickonPosnett (Argent Energy/Open Access Government) Dickon Posnett, Argent Energy’s Director of Corporate Affairs, explains why taking biofuel investors for granted is very bad for climate change, beginning with a discussion about this peculiar market created and nourished entirely by legislation There
July 09, 2024 Read Full Article
HHLA Opens Yydrogen Test Field in the Port of Hamburg
(HHLA) Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) opened the first test field for hydrogen-powered port logistics as well as the corresponding hydrogen refuelling station in the Port of Hamburg today. The test field at the Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) is another
July 05, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA Announces $932 Million in Grants for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Under 2024 Program DEADLINE July 25, 2024
(California Special Districts Association) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that, under the 2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity, they will award up to $932 million in competitive grant funding for clean heavy-duty vehicles to municipalities throughout
June 29, 2024 Read Full Article
EIB and Cepsa Sign €285 Million Loan to Finance the Construction of a Second-Generation Biofuels Plant in Spain
(Cepsa) - Plant in Andalusia region to make biofuels from organic waste like used cooking oil or agricultural waste, supporting the circular economy; Biofuels to be used in sectors that are difficult to decarbonise, such as air transport, maritime transport
June 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Municipalities Adopt Cleaner Solutions Inking Agreements with Clean Energy
(Clean Energy Fuels) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, announced a series of new deals with several municipalities across the country. These agreements represent a collective growing demand within city agencies
June 26, 2024 Read Full Article
America’s Truck and Bus Fleets Continue Turnover to Advanced Generation of Near-zero Emission Internal Combustion Engines
(Engine Technology Forum) Gasoline, diesel, natural gas and propane continue to be the primary fuel and technology choices for America’s commercial trucks, transit and school buses, with the population of advanced technology near-zero emissions diesels increasing 4% over 2022, according to
June 25, 2024 Read Full Article
100% Ethanol Engine Is Case IH's Highlight at This Year's Agrishow
(Case IH/AccessWire) Case IH, a brand of CNH, has worked in partnership with FPT Industrial to develop an ethanol-powered engine. Case IH presented the prototype at this year's Agrishow in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. The Cursor 13 propellant is a prototype for the use of fuel
June 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Biodiesel from Shell Proven to Be Suitable for KPD Operations and to Reduce CO2 Emissions
(Scania) Back in November 2023, Scania (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Scania) and Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd (Shell) launched the pilot test of the first pair of Scania road tankers, operated by Konsortium Port Dickson Sdn Bhd (KPD), running solely on B100
June 25, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Renewable Diesel and DME
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week on ABLC CONNECT, we networked and exchanged information about the world of Renewable Diesel and rDME, and as part of the proceedings, we had the State of Renewable Diesel and rDME presentation. The slides
June 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Rio Tinto Puts Biofuels before Batteries in Carbon Credit Push
by Peter Ker (Financial Review) Rio Tinto has urged the federal government to make crops grown for the production of biofuels eligible for Australian carbon credit units as Canberra appeals to the private sector to propose its own eligibility criteria to earn these
June 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Have Your Say on a Future Made in Australia: Unlocking Australia's Low Carbon Liquid Fuel Opportunity Public Comment DEADLINE July 18, 2024
(Office of The Hon Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government) The Albanese Government is seeking views on ways to help kickstart Australia’s low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) industry, from farm and feedstock to bowser. We are seeking
June 19, 2024 Read Full Article
API, Truckers and Agriculture Organizations File Lawsuit to Stop EPA’s Emissions Rule for New Heavy-Duty Vehicles
(Aamerican Petroleum Institute) The American Petroleum Institute (API) today filed a lawsuit in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) heavy-duty (HD) vehicle emissions standards for model years (MY) 2027-2032. “Today, we are standing up for consumers who
June 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden’s Ill-Conceived EV Mandate Will Harm Drivers, Cause Blackouts
by Congressman Dan Musser (R-PA 9th) (The Hill) ... Unfortunately, the Biden Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent announcement of an effective ban on new gas cars for half the driving population does not strike the appropriate balance of both protecting our environment and
June 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Farm Waste May Help Power Australia's Biofuel Future
by Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (St George & Sutherland Shire Leader/Australian Associated Press) Airlines and transport companies may be forced to use more biofuel, with tax breaks for companies that produce it, under proposals the federal government is considering. Transport Minister Catherine King launched
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Applauds Senate Letter Urging Higher RFS Volumes
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, a bipartisan group of 18 Senators, led by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan encouraging the agency to complete 2026 RFS rules and raise volumes for
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Future Trucking: Headlines and View from the Bridge
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) By all accounts, the 2024 Advanced Clean Truck Expo in Las Vegas last month laid it all on the line; peering into the fuels and technologies that promise to be the future of the trucking
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Bio-CNG-Fueled Fleets in California Achieving Carbon-Free Footprint Today
(Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas/The Transport Project) The Transport Project (TTP) and Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) – with partner California Renewable Transportation Alliance – today (June 4, 2024) announced that California fleets fueled with bio-CNG achieved carbon-negativity
June 05, 2024 Read Full Article
The Farm Bill Is an Opportunity for Bold Action on Advanced Biofuels
by Mike McAdams (Advanced Biofuels Association/Real Clear Energy) More and more, agriculture and renewable energy production have become inexorably linked. Solar, wind, and biofuels have created new economic potential and horizons of opportunity for American farmers in the last two decades.
June 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Midwest Biodiesel Success Stories
by Tom C. Doran (AgriNews) The rising demand for higher biodiesel blends and success stories among Midwest fleets were the topics of a recent Clean Fuels Alliance America podcast. Jennifer Weaver, Original Equipment Manufacturer market manager for Clean Fuels, was joined by Bailey
June 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Proven Decarbonization Technology Available on New Class 8 Trucks
(Fountaine Modification/PR Newswire) Fontaine Modification Adds Optimus Technologies Upgrade to Hundreds of New Orders -- Fontaine Modification is equipping new Class 8 trucks with the proven decarbonization upgrade created by Optimus Technologies, Inc. Recent orders include hundreds of new Volvo VNL trucks. With
June 04, 2024 Read Full Article
TerraX srl and SWEN CAPITAL PARTNERS Invest More than 100M€ in Biomethane Projects in Italy
(European Biogas Association) TerraX srl, the leading Italian developer of renewable gas projects, and the SWEN Impact Fund for Transition managed by SWEN Capital Partners, announce the creation of a joint entity to invest in Italy in the biomethane sector. TerraX is led
May 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Thought for the Week: Trucks
Thoughts after a week-long road trip from Frederick, Maryland to Houston, Texas and back. Just think, if ALLLLLllllll those semis and other trucks rumbling down the roads were using renewable fuel what a wonderful world this would be. #Renewable #Diesel
May 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Bipartisan Bill Would Encourage Use of RNG in Transportation
by Jay Miller (NGT News) Introduced by Senators Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), U.S. Senate Bill S. 4389 would provide a $1.00-per-gallon tax credit for the use of renewable natural gas (RNG) as a transportation fuel. A companion bill
May 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Notice of Funding Opportunity - Open for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program DEADLINE July 25, 2024
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) The EPA anticipates awarding up to $932 million in competitive grant funding under the 2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity. The program is soliciting applications nationwide for a grant competition to fund the
May 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Syzygy Plasmonics Demonstrates Groundbreaking CO2-to-Fuel Solution with RTI International
(Syzygy Plasmonics) Joint project delivers drop-in fuel that can be used in today's engines -- Syzygy Plasmonics announced today that it along with the nonprofit research institute RTI International have successfully demonstrated an all-electric CO2-to-Fuel production pathway at RTI's facility in Research Triangle
May 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Trials to Use Renewable Diesel for Airside Vehicles Commence at Singapore Changi Airport
(Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore) CAAS also issues new call for proposal for other initiatives to decarbonise the Singapore aviation sector The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is working with airport stakeholders to conduct trials on the use of renewable diesel
May 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Budget 2024: Unlocking Australia’s Low Carbon Fuels’ Future
(Sustainable Aviation Fuel Alliance Australia and New Zealand (SAFAANZ)) Australia is set to become a key player in the development and deployment of low carbon liquid fuels, including Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with renewable fuels forming a key
May 14, 2024 Read Full Article
FuelCell Energy and Toyota Motor North America Celebrate Launch of World's First 'Tri-gen' Production System at the Port of Long Beach
(Toyota/PR Newswire) FuelCell Energy's Tri-gen technology produces three products: renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen, and usable water; Marks Toyota's first port vehicle processing facility in the world to be powered by onsite-generated, 100 percent renewable electricity; Both light-duty and Class 8 heavy-duty fuel cell
May 03, 2024 Read Full Article
GROWMARK and Optimus Technologies Partner on Decarbonization Pilot
(GROWMARK) GROWMARK, Inc. has partnered with Optimus Technologies, Inc., to test biodiesel in five semi-tractors in GROWMARK’s Manito Transit fleet as a potential pathway for transitioning the entire fleet to low-carbon fuels as part of GROWMARK’s ongoing efforts to look for decarbonization
May 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Republicans Intensify Fight against EPA Tailpipe Rules
by Kelsey Brugger (Politico Pro/E&E Daily) House and Senate lawmakers will introduce resolutions Wednesday to overturn the rulemaking. -- Republicans on Capitol Hill have a new favorite punching bag: President Joe Biden’s electric vehicle “de facto mandate.” On Wednesday, four GOP lawmakers are
May 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Nine Trade Associations Ask EPA to Meet November Deadline for 2026 RFS Volumes
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Letter highlights negative impact of unreasonably low 2023 – 2025 volumes -- Today, nine trade associations representing feedstock providers, advanced biofuel producers, and low-carbon fuel customers wrote to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, urging the agency to propose and
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Power Progress Podcast: Complying with EPA Phase 3 GHG Rules for Heavy Duty Trucks
(KHL Group – Power Division) The Power Progress Podcast highlights issues relevant to the development of vehicles and equipment for the on-highway, off-highway, marine and power generation industries, including progress being made toward decarbonization. Topics will cover power systems and powertrain
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1 Billion in Grants to Invest in America’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) EPA announces new grant program to fund zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, infrastructure, and workforce development to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, and advance environmental justice -- Today, April 24, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the launch of
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Production of Bio-LNG in Ukraine Is Possible in the Near Future
(UABIO) Thus, the Dentons company, in particular the partner Maksym Sysoiev, who supervises the project, is currently advising YM LIQUID GAS LLC on the production of bio-LNG in Ukraine. In particular, the following issues: the regulatory aspects of the production of bio-LNG in Ukraine; the requirements
April 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Air Products Receives Funding to Build Two Large-Scale Hydrogen Refueling Stations in the Region of North-Rhine Westphalia Nordrhein Westfalen
(Air Products) Air Products, a world-leading industrial gases company, today received funding from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) to build two high-capacity, publicly accessible, low-carbon Hydrogen Refueling Stations (HRS)
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
EBA Welcomes Progress on GHG Emissions Savings Measurements in Transport and Calls for Full Recognition of Renewable Fuels
(European Biogas Association) The European Biogas Association (EBA) welcomes yesterday’s adoption of the European Parliament Report on the CountEmissions EU proposal, which is based on a well-to-wheel approach, but regrets the decision not to include a mechanism to account for renewable fuels
April 12, 2024 Read Full Article
China Releases List for a Biofuel Pilot Scheme to Boost Domestic Consumption
by Samyak Pandey and Aditya Kondalamahanty (S&P Global) Major biodiesel exporter faces weak local demand; Government urges demonstrations to support consumption; Loans and carbon profits fall short in driving demand sufficiently -- The Chinese government unveiled a plan for a biodiesel pilot scheme in
April 06, 2024 Read Full Article
New EPA Emissions Rule for Semi-Trucks: EPA Rolls Out World's Toughest Emission Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) ... EPA announced new, final national emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles model years 2027 through 2032. Officials stated the new rule would avoid 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions while reducing air pollution for
March 29, 2024 Read Full Article
ANGI Breaks Ground on Midwest’s First Hydrogen Refueling Test Facility
by Jay Miller (NGT News) ANGI Energy Systems, a Vontier business, has broken ground on its new $4 million Hydrogen Refueling Test Facility, the first of its kind in the Midwest. Attending the groundbreaking event were senior executives from ANGI and FASTECH,
March 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Repsol and Bunge Create a Partnership in Spain to Boost Supply of Renewable Fuels
(Repsol) - Through this strategic agreement, Repsol increases its access to the feedstock needed to reach its goal of producing up to 1.7 million tons of renewable fuels by 2027. - The collaboration is another step forward in Bunge’s long-term
March 27, 2024 Read Full Article
‘This Will Be Something that People See and Feel’: What to Expect from Biden’s Clean Car Push
by Mike Lee and Jean Chemnick (Politico) The Biden administration is launching its most aggressive regulation to stem tailpipe pollution. -- The transportation rules come as President Joe Biden tries to shed historically low approval ratings as he plunges into a reelection race
March 21, 2024 Read Full Article
World Energy Invited to Submit Part II Application for the U.S. Department of Energy Loan Guarantee
(World Energy) World Energy, LLC, a low-carbon solutions pioneer and leading SAF producer, today announced it has been invited by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to submit the Part II Application for an approximately $2 billion loan guarantee through the
March 20, 2024 Read Full Article
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