by Valerie Swiantek (NGT News) The Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri (BCM) is opening a cost-share opportunity for fleets — the Biodiesel Credit Program. This annual program is reserved for fleet operations located in Missouri that utilize biodiesel blends of B6 or higher. “Missouri biodiesel
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Back TO HOMETrucksters Will Use Cepsa Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to Fuel Trucks Serving DHL
by Valerie Swiantek (NGT News) Trucksters, a technology-based truck relay transport operator, has decided to partner with Cepsa and its network of service stations to supply its trucks with 100% hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). Specifically, Trucksters will use the biofuel in the freight transit
November 16, 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
Ulsan City and Hyundai Motor Join Forces to Build a Hydrogen-friendly City
by Jung Min-hee (Business Korea) Aim to Establish an Integrated Hydrogen Supply Chain -- In a significant move towards establishing a hydrogen economy, Ulsan City and Hyundai Motor have announced a collaborative effort to create the largest hydrogen-friendly city in Korea. On Nov. 12,
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
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
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
States That Adopted California Truck Emissions Rules Seek Leeway
by Drew Hutchinson (Bloomberg Law) States plan agency, legislative moves to delay emissions rules; Two California regulations clash with each other, group says -- Some states are second-guessing when and how to enforce the zero-emission truck quotas and tailpipe emissions standards they adopted
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Collaboration Begins to Increase Distribution of 40% Renewable Diesel Blends in Japan
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Inpex Japan Ltd., a subsidiary of Inpex Corp., Inpex Logistics Co. Ltd., Itochu Corp. and Itochu Enex Co. Ltd. began the commercial supply of 40 percent renewable diesel blends (RD40) in late September. The four companies
October 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Petrobras Sells Diesel with Renewable Content to Vale
(Petrobras) Fuel that reduces greenhouse gas emissions is being used by mining company in off-road truck and locomotive -- Petrobras and Vale announced an agreement to supply products focused on competitiveness and advancing the decarbonization agenda. The agreement includes the use of
October 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Fuel Retailers Applaud Dear Colleague Letter Urging Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension
(NATSO/PR Newswire) NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), today applauded Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio) for leading a Dear Colleague letter urging all Members of the House of Representatives
October 21, 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
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
Second Notice of Public Availability of Modified Text and Availability of Additional Documents and/or Information Proposed Low Carbon Fuel Standard Amendments Public Hearing --- November 8, 2024 ---
(California Air Resources Board) Public Hearing Date: November 8, 2024 Public Availability Date: October 1, 2024 Deadline for Public Comment: October 16, 2024 The California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff has determined that additional modifications are appropriate for the proposed
October 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Nippon Gases and Suttons Tankers Launch HVO Fuel Trial to Reduce Carbon Emissions
(Nippon Gases) As part pf their long-standing relationship, Suttons Tankers and Nippon Gases UKI, part of Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation have embarked on a three-month Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) trial. This collaboration aims to reduce carbon emissions within Nippon Gases' logistics
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
ENOC Group Introduces the World’s First Solar-Powered Biodiesel Truck at WETEX 2024
(ENOC Group) ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, today unveiled its world-first innovative ENOC Link solar-powered biodiesel truck at the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2024, held under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al
October 03, 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
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
The World’s First Biodiesel-Powered Pickup Truck Has a Story to Tell
by Caleb Jacobs (The Drive) The 1991 Dodge Ram 250 with a Cummins is still going strong more than 30 years after a university experiment turned it into a pioneer. -- ... “In 1991, when the farmers paid the university to do
September 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Michigan Biodiesel Usage Growing in Detroit Area
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) New federal grants will increase biodiesel usage along the Detroit River. -- Pete Probst with the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition tells Brownfield most traffic on the Great Lakes St. Lawerence Seaway has to pass through the
September 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Tribal and Territory Grants: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Application DEADLINE December 6, 2024
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Eligible diesel emissions reduction solutions include verified retrofit technologies, verified idle reduction technologies, verified aerodynamic technologies, verified low rolling resistance tires, certified engine replacements and conversions, and certified vehicle or equipment replacement. Eligible diesel vehicles, engines and equipment
August 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Tribal and Territory Grants: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Application DEADLINE December 6, 2024
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Eligible diesel emissions reduction solutions include verified retrofit technologies, verified idle reduction technologies, verified aerodynamic technologies, verified low rolling resistance tires, certified engine replacements and conversions, and certified vehicle or equipment replacement. Eligible diesel vehicles, engines and equipment
August 28, 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
EPA Virtually Mandates Electric Vehicles: Heavy- and Light- Duty EPA Carbon Standards Face Fierce Push Back.
by Keith Reid (Fuels Market News) ... If reducing carbon is truly the goal, meeting that goal should focus on the required end results and not mandating the specific approach to get to that point. However, the EPA emissions standards, announced
August 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Natura Launches Fleet of Trailers Powered by Biomethane Gas
by Andreia Vital (Jornal Cana) Brazilian cosmetics company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 82% with new trucks -- Natura has started operating its first fleet of trucks powered by biomethane gas, consisting of 20 new vehicles that replace conventional diesel models. The
August 08, 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
Trucks Out, Trains In: Fayetteville Switches Ethanol Transport to Rail
by Evey Weisblat (City View) The change will significantly reduce the number of trucks coming into Fayetteville annually -- Thousands of trucks carrying the majority of Fayetteville’s ethanol supply into the city each year will no longer be coming here. Instead, freight
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
Cowpower: JBS Supplies a Primary Ingredient of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(JBS) Beef tallow and pork grease from JBS operations in the United States, Canada, and Australia is being transformed into low carbon intensity fuels for the transportation and shipping sectors. In the past two years, JBS has directed 1.2 million
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
Fuel Retailers Applaud House Legislation to Extend the Biodiesel Tax Credit
(Le Lézard) NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), commended a bipartisan group of lawmakers for introducing the "Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2024," which would
July 24, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Green Hydrogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, we explored the challenges faced by global hydrogen producers in shifting towards low carbon hydrogen — new technologies for green hydrogen, new carbon capture opportunities to make blue hydrogen, and much more, including
July 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Policy Insights -- Declaring Energy Independence
by Robin Vercruse (Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) ... Declarations of “energy independence” usually provide more heat than light (pun very much intended). The often heated discussion on the topic usually obscures the essential distinction between energy resources and their end use. From
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
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
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
RNG Coalition Celebrates 13 Years Of Leadership
(RNG Coalition/Biomass Magazine) This week, the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) celebrates 13 years of leadership in the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry. Founded on July 7, 2011, with just six member companies, RNG Coalition has provided advocacy and education
July 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Cepsa Química and Persán Will Use Biofuels to Transport Their Supplies, Reducing Their Carbon Footprint
(Cepsa) The supply transport trucks between the two companies will use 100% renewable diesel, which Cepsa produces at its La Rábida Energy Park (Huelva) from organic waste and used cooking oils; The agreement will prevent the emission of more than 120 tons
July 05, 2024 Read Full Article
First Ever HVO Balancing Calculator Available for Hauliers
by Chris Tindall (Motor Transport) Operators can now calculate the cost of mixing HVO fuel with traditional diesel after Certas Energy created the industry’s first fleet balancing calculator. HVO is more expensive per litre than conventional diesel, making it more practical for
July 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Tesco Ireland Commits to Using Biomethane to Fuel Transport Fleet
(Tesco Ireland) Tesco Ireland has taken delivery of 50 state-of-the-art biomethane fuelled trucks which will operate across its country-wide distribution network. Biomethane, a renewable energy source produced from organic waste, offers a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The new biomethane trucks are
July 04, 2024 Read Full Article
State of Sustainable Fleets In 2024
(BioCycle) State of Sustainable Fleets is an annual evaluation of the clean commercial transportation market, conducted by TRC Companies, Inc. Now in its fifth year, the annual Market Brief provides historic data and analysis on leading sustainable technologies for fleets — including electrification, renewable
July 02, 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
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
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to EVs…How Much of a Threat to Biofuels?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, Raymond James Sr VP Pavel robin returns to the ABLC stage to share his perspective on the threat to biofuels posed by electrification of the fleet — or is the threat that big
June 19, 2024 Read Full Article
State Ozone Group Urges EPA To Tighten Scrutiny Of Biodiesel Emissions
(Inside EPA) The Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) of 12 Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern States is warning EPA that air emissions from biodiesel used in trucks are substantially higher than the agency currently believes and is urging officials to review recent findings on
June 18, 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
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
Sesé and Repsol Reach the Largest Renewable Fuel Supply Agreement in Spain
(Sesé) The alliance between the two companies will guarantee the supply of eight million litres of renewable fuel over the next two years; This initiative will allow Sesé’s customers to progress in their decarbonisation goals by guaranteeing a reduction in CO2 emissions of
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
Stobart Trucks Powered by Used Cooking Oil, Now Deliver Walkers Crisps Across the UK
(Stobart) Stobart has continued to expand its use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) – used cooking oil – across its network for customer PepsiCo, in a move estimated to save an additional 13,000 tonnes in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the
June 04, 2024 Read Full Article
We’re Excited to Announce the Launch of Lancashire’s First Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Pump at our Padiham Depot!
(Greenarc) To celebrate, we held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and were joined by our valued customer, Greenhaul, a leading haulage company. Their HGV truck became the first vehicle in Lancashire to be filled with this eco-friendly fuel. HVO is a 100% renewable diesel
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
Rushcliffe Vegetable Oil Bin Lorries Successfully Rolled Out!
(Rushcliffe Borough Council) Rushcliffe Borough Council’s new hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) bin lorries that reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 90 per cent have been rolled out across the Borough! The introduction of the converted vehicles, that are powered solely by waste oil
June 04, 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
Volvo to Launch Hydrogen-Powered Trucks
(Volvo) Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the commercial launch is planned towards the end of this decade. Trucks that run
May 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Honda to Debut Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Concept at ACT Expo 2024
(Honda) - Truck concept showcases new demonstration project as Honda seeks business partners for future production of fuel cell powered products for North America; -Honda exec Ryan Harty to keynote May 22 Ultra Clean Heavy-Vehicle Summit; - ACT Expo display to feature
May 24, 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
Volvo Expands Its Range of Biodiesel-Powered Trucks
(Automotive World/Volvo Trucks) A full range of new Volvo truck models can now be powered by 100% biodiesel, offering another renewable fuel choice for customers looking to reduce CO2 emissions from transport here and now -- A full range of new Volvo
May 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Team Targets 100% Biofuel Logistics for 2024 European Season
(Mercedes AMG F1) The team is excited to announce an extended use of HVO100 as part of our ambition for a 100% biofueled European logistics season in 2024. Biofuels have played an important role in fuelling our past two European seasons. In 2022 and 2023 our fleet
May 16, 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
Caterpillar, Vale Testing Electric and Ethanol-Powered Trucks
(Canadian Mining) Caterpillar and Vale have agreed to test battery electric haul trucks and energy transfer systems, s well as conduct studies on ethanol-powered trucks. The goal is to help Vale reduce its carbon emissions by 33% by 2030 and reach zero net emissions
May 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Volvo & Mack Fueling New Trucks with Renewable Diesel
(Work Truck) Volvo Trucks is fueling new trucks leaving the NRV plant with 20 to 25 gallons of HVO per tank, with full tanks provided for trucks destined directly to customers. -- Trucks rolling off both Volvo Trucks North America and Mack
April 30, 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
Volvo Trucks North America Continues ‘Toward Zero’ by Fueling All New Trucks with HVO at the New River Valley Plant
(Volvo/Globe Newswire) Volvo Trucks North America has announced a significant advancement in its sustainability efforts by fueling newly assembled trucks with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a renewable fuel, as they depart from the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Assembly Operations (NRV)
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
New ATRI Research Evaluates Renewable Diesel as an Alternative Pathway to Decarbonization
(American Transportation Research Institute/PR Newswire) The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released a new report that analyzes the benefits of employing renewable diesel (RD) as an alternative to battery electric vehicle (BEV) trucks. This analysis is a follow-up to findings from
April 24, 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
HD Hyundai Oilbank Starts Operation of New Biodiesel Plant
by Baek Byung-yeul (The Korea Times) HD Hyundai Oilbank has started production at its biodiesel plant with an annual capacity of 130,000 tons, as part of the oil refiner's efforts to expand into the eco-friendly energy business, HD Hyundai Group affiliate said
April 18, 2024 Read Full Article
RIL, Tata Motors, IOCL to Be Key Bidders for Green Hydrogen Pilot Project: Report
(Business Today) The pilot project will help identify operational issues and gaps in terms of technology readiness, regulations, implementation, infrastructure and supply chains. -- Reliance Industries (RIL), Tata Motors and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) are likely to be key bidders for
April 12, 2024 Read Full Article
KW Rastall Oil Leads New Jersey in Sustainable Fuel Revolution with Introduction of Neste MY Renewable Diesel
(KW Rastall Oil) In a groundbreaking move for New Jersey's energy and transportation sectors, KW Rastall Oil proudly announces that beginning April 17, 2024, it will become the first company in the state to offer Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, a renewable
April 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Producing Plant in Newarthill Set to Close with over 70 Jobs at Risk
by Michael Pringle (Daily Record) Argent Energy has already entered into a period of consultation with staff -- A plant producing biodiesel in Newarthill is set to close its doors with the loss of over 70 jobs. Argent Energy has already entered into
April 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Gasum and NLF Collaborate to Promote the Use of Biogas in Norway's Green Transition
(Gasum) Gasum and the Norwegian Road Transport Association (NLF) have entered into a cooperation agreement to highlight biogas as one of several green energy solutions for the green transition. This will be done through the promotion of biogas and its benefits
April 03, 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
GM Readies Test Fleet of Heavy Pickups Powered by Green Hydrogen
by Alan Ohnsman (Forbes) The jumbo-sized Chevrolet Silverado trucks will be designed to get 300 miles per fueling and also serve as mobile power generators.The jumbo-sized Chevrolet Silverado trucks will be designed to get 300 miles per fueling and also serve
March 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Services Contracts Win for Shell’s Holland Hydrogen 1 (HH1) Project
(Worley) We’ve been awarded services contracts by Shell supporting the delivery of Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen project located in the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. -- The contracts continue the close collaboration between Shell and Worley since late 2020, when we provided early engineering
March 12, 2024 Read Full Article
DEUTZ Opens First HVO Filling Station at Its Factory Site in Cologne
(DEUTZ) Immediate reduction of the DEUTZ fleet’s environmental footprint; Initially for the DEUTZ fleet only – talks with partners already under way; HVO biofuel compatible with all modern diesel engines – reduction in CO2 of up to 90 percent[1] DEUTZ has opened a filling station for
March 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Iowa Can Choose a Sustainable Agricultural Model, or It Can Choose CO2 Pipelines
by James A. Merchant (Des Moines Register) ... The vast majority of the once-independent poultry and livestock farmers are now contractors with large national and multinational meat corporations, two of which are owned by foreign entities — Smithfield Foods, Inc. wholly owned
March 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Minnesota Report Cautions against Rush to EV Transition
by Noël Fletcher (Transport Topics) Trucking Fleets Advised to Go Slow in EV Equipment Investments -- State lawmakers rushing to jump on the battery-electric vehicle bandwagon for longhaul and shorthaul regional trucks will create a web of interconnected operational roadblocks and
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Webcast: Q & A: How Biodiesel Can Reduce Lifecycle Carbon Emissions Now
(Chevron/Renewable Energy Group) We are exploring the benefits of biodiesel and how this lower carbon fuel solution can help reduce lifecycle carbon emissions right now. The world population has grown to nearly 8 billion people and is anticipated to reach 9 billion
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
DHL Renews Partnership with Formula 1® and Doubles Biofuel-Powered Truck Fleet
(DHL Group) The partnership has seen the transition into a more sustainable era of transport and logistics as Formula 1 looks to reach its Net Zero goal by 2030. -- DHL commemorates 20 years as the Official Logistics Partner of Formula
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Turns DFW Area into an RNG Hub
(Clean Energy Fuels Corp./Biomass Magazine) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced the opening of two new fueling stations that offer heavy-duty truck and other fleet vehicles renewable natural gas (RNG), one of the only fuels that receives a carbon-negative rating. A station in North
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Cyclum Renewables, LLC to Launch its First Renewable Truck Stop in Cooperation with FASTECH in Tulare, California
(LeRoy Coop) FASTECH looks forward to cooperating with Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops and the City of Tulare on its first Truck Stop location in the City of Tulare, California -- Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops, a National Developer, Operator and
February 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Forum Addresses Development of CFS in New York
(Clean Fuels NY Coalition/Biomass Magazine) The Clean Fuels NY coalition and NYLCV Education Fund hosted a forum about sustainable travel and the importance of creating a statewide clean fuel standard. With legislation to establish a clean fuel standard being a top
February 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Blends Untapped Potential for Decarbonisation
by Dickon Posnett (European Biodiesel Board/Open Access Government) Dickon Posnett, Argent Energy’s Director of Corporate Affairs and President of the European Biodiesel Board, sheds light on an existing but often overlooked opportunity to help truck fleets triple their carbon savings, immediately Argent Energy is
February 17, 2024 Read Full Article
How to Reduce CO2 GHG Emissions in the Transportation Sector
(Renewable Energy Group) With the transportation sector being the largest source of GHG emissions in the U.S.1, the increasing number of both public- and private-sector entities with carbon reduction goals have set their sights on reducing engine emissions as an important
February 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Two French Airports to Switch Ground Vehicles to Run on HVO100
(Biofuels International) Cannes-Mandelieu and Golfe de Saint-Tropez airports have announced they will be converting all internal combustion engine vehicles that cannot be converted to fully electric to biodiesel. Fire engines, refuelling lorries, farm machinery, and the auxiliary power units used to supply
February 16, 2024 Read Full Article
BorgWarner, Cummins, Eaton, Ford to EPA: It’s Time to Finalize GHG Phase 3
by Deborah Lockridge (Heavy Duty TruckingInfo) BorgWarner, Cummins, Eaton and Ford support EPA's GHG Phase 3 emissions proposal for heavy-duty trucks. -- What’s the best way to push heavy-duty vehicle emissions toward zero? While major truck and engine makers all say they
February 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Circular Economy, Energy and the Environment
by Jerry Murphy (MaREAI/Science in Society) MaREI Director Professor Jerry Murphy presented a lecture in the Science in Society Public Lecture Series entitled “Circular Economy, Energy and the Environment” on Thursday 1st February. In this lecture, Prof Murphy explained a series of
February 05, 2024 Read Full Article
OPINION: A Clean Transportation Fuels Standard Will Drive Down Emissions
by Travis Kellerman (Somos Solar/Albuquerque Journal) A critical piece of legislation is being considered this legislative session. HB 41, the Clean Transportation Fuels Standard bill, will revolutionize the clean fuel economy in New Mexico, accelerate the state’s transition to low- and
February 01, 2024 Read Full Article
A Clean Fuel Standard Offers Drivers Choices
by Kristina Ortez (District 42 Taos County State Representative/Santa Fe New Mexican) We all know the drill. Some guys around a table on the other side of the world decide to cut back on oil production. Commodity traders bid up crude
February 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Auto Dealers Up Campaign Urging Biden Administration to Halt EPA Tailpipe Emission Limits Regulation
by Alexa St. John (Associated Press) More than 4,700 auto dealerships across the United States urged President Joe Biden in a letter Thursday to halt the Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to enforce stricter vehicle-pollution standards. The missive comes just weeks before the
January 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Daimler Truck and Masdar Explore Liquid Green Hydrogen Supply Options to Decarbonize Road Freight Transport in Europe
(Daimler Truck) - Daimler Truck and Masdar sign MoU to assess liquid green hydrogen exports from Abu Dhabi (UAE) to Europe. - Initiative has significant potential to enable the reduction of CO2-emissions in road freight transport in Europe. - Agreement supports
January 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Aemetis Biogas Expands Revenues with First Sale of Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credits
(Aemetis) Sale completed for LCFS credits issued at -150 Carbon Intensity (CI) Temporary Pathway; Testing and verification has been completed and applications submitted for lower CI Provisional Pathways that are expected to increase LCFS revenues by more than 80% compared to
January 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Volvo Group Accelerates Hydrogen Research with PhD Scholarships for the Internal Combustion Engine
(Volvo Group) Volvo Group is further developing the internal combustion engine with hydrogen as a propulsion technology by initiating PhD scholarships dedicated to hydrogen combustion engine technology. Two PhD students will be chosen to conduct their research at Chalmers University of
January 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Embracing the Advanced Clean Trucks Rule, or Not?
by Emma Frantz (ACT News) ... Originating in California from a need to curb air pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, this regulatory initiative emerged as a pivotal strategy to decarbonize and reduce the environmental footprint of the trucking industry. The ACT
January 18, 2024 Read Full Article
ClearFlame Engine Technologies Sells First Truck to Vander Haag's Inc.
(ClearFlame Engine Technologies/PR Newswire) Technology maintains diesel-like performance while delivering cost savings and lower carbon emissions for heavy-duty industry -- ClearFlame Engine Technologies announced today that it has completed the first sale of its FuelAdaptive™ truck to Vander Haag's Inc. The truck is the
January 18, 2024 Read Full Article
World first: The First CO2-Negative Biofuel Comes from Germany
(ChemEurope) Start-up Carbon Farming Germany revolutionizes fuel production with BeyondZero -- Carbon Farming Germany has made groundbreaking progress in sustainable fuel production and developed BeyondZero, the world's first CO2-negative biofuel. BeyondZero is the result of an innovative combination of biogas production and carbon storage
January 18, 2024 Read Full Article
DP World Announces Greenest-Ever Year at Southampton after Cutting Net Carbon Emissions by 55%
(DP World) Southampton became the first port in the UK to eliminate fossil diesel from its operations entirely and transition to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) -- DP World’s container terminal at Southampton enjoyed its greenest-ever year in 2022 after delivering a 55%
January 17, 2024 Read Full Article
City of Long Beach Awards Landi Renzo USA Two-Year Contract for New Super Duty Ford RNG Trucks
(Landi Renzo/Business Wire) Landi Renzo’s advanced renewable natural gas trucks are a carbon-negative solution for fleets -- Landi Renzo, the global leader in sustainable ecomobility™, announces a new two-year, multimillion-dollar contract with the City of Long Beach, California to deliver new Super
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Announces up to $400 Million in Financing with Stonepeak to Continue Expansion of Renewable Natural Gas Infrastructure
(Clean Energy) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) announced that it has entered into a six-year $300 million senior secured term loan with Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets. The credit agreement also provides for
December 15, 2023 Read Full Article
A Clear Road Ahead (ClearFlame Engine Technologies)
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) In the pursuit of decarbonization, diesel, the energy-dense fuel that powers industrial and commercial transport globally, is difficult to replace. ClearFlame Engine Technologies has developed a solution to this problem, using a cheaper and lower-carbon
December 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Cemex Passes 1,000 Lower-Carbon Truck Milestone
(Cemex) Cemex announced that it now has over 1,000 heavy-duty trucks powered with lower-carbon fuels as part of a comprehensive transition strategy seeking to decarbonize its global fleet. This initiative is part of the company’s flagship Future in Action program to
December 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Stepping into a More Sustainable Future with MAN Energy Solutions
(Scan Global Logistics) Decarbonising the supply chain is a joint effort. As a result of our long-standing partnership with MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) in Denmark, we have initiated a project to test and develop sustainable logistics solutions. The full project
December 12, 2023 Read Full Article
European Parliament Decides to Tighten CO2 Limits for Heavy Commercial Vehicles
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP)/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) welcomed the Nov. 22 decision by the European Parliament to lower the CO2-emission limits for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. This decision
December 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Shell, KPD and Scania Driving the Shift in Reducing CO2 Emissions with B100 Biodiesel.
(Shell Malaysia) Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn. Bhd. (Shell Malaysia) today launched the pilot test of the first pair of Scania road tankers, operated by Konsortium Port Dickson Sdn Bhd (KPD), which will operate using B100 Biodiesel. The launch was held at
December 01, 2023 Read Full Article
ReFuels Puts into Operation Wales’ First Biomethane Refueling Station
(ReFuels/AltFuels) ReFuels N.V. has opened a new refueling station at Bangor in North Wales. This is the 13th public access bio-CNG station operated by ReFuels in the UK under the CNG Fuels brand. Major fleets will use this facility to significantly
November 30, 2023 Read Full Article
BayoTech Celebrates Milestone Achievement: Completion of First Hydrogen Hub in Missouri
(BayoTech/PR Newswire) BayoTech Inc., an innovator in hydrogen production, transportation, and storage solutions, announced today the availability of sustainable hydrogen fuel from its recently completed hub in Wentzville, Missouri. The BayoGaaS™ Hydrogen Hub generates 350 tons of hydrogen annually to serve a
November 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Driving toward a Sustainable Future: Volvo Trucks, Hydrogen, and the Decarbonization Revolution
by Kristen Gifford (Gladstein, Neandross, & Associates/ACT News) ... Volvo Trucks, a veteran in the clean transportation industry, is at the forefront of the movement for decarbonization through a strategic three-pillar approach: battery-electric trucks, hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks, and
November 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Biofuels and e-Fuels in Trucks Will Make It Harder for Aviation and Shipping to Go Green
(Transport & Enviroment) Including biofuels and e-fuels in road transport would reduce available volumes for hard-to-decarbonise sectors. -- The EU climate targets will slash demand for oil and gas. As a result, fuel suppliers are investing in e-fuels and biofuels to replace
November 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Reps. Callahan, Chaleski Tour First-of-its-Kind Biodiesel Fuel Plant in Danbury
(Office of Connecticut State Representatives Patrick Callahan (R-108)) The John Oliver Memorial Sewer Plant in Danbury is turning fats, oil, and grease (FOG) collected at restaurants for disposal into biodiesel fuel. State Representatives Patrick Callahan (R-108) and Rachel Chaleski (R-138) recently toured the
November 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Working Hand-in-Hand to Create a Cleaner Future -- B20 Club Member Spotlight: Al Warren Oil Co. and Altom Transport
(B20 Club of Indiana) In 1948 Al Warren started his journey in the oil and gas industry with one truck and one vision. From humble roots in home heating oil deliveries, Al Warren Oil Co. has grown into a leader in
November 06, 2023 Read Full Article
JBS Tests Trucks with 100pc of Biodiesel
by Laura Guedes (Argus Media (Google Translation)) Food company JBS is testing 100pc of biodiesel in its truck fleet to replace fossil diesel as part of energy transition efforts. The company is producing biofuel at its Lins unit, in the interior of
November 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Announces Results of Biofuel Use in European Season
(Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team) Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team achieves emissions reduction of 67% for race and hospitality trucks and generators through biofuels use, saving 339 tCO2e during F1 European season. 67% emissions reduction for race and hospitality trucks and generators saves
November 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Lhyfe and Thevenin & Ducrot (AVIA) to Build a Green and Renewable Hydrogen Production Site and a Multi-Energy Filling Station in Bussy-Saint-Georges (Greater Paris)
(Lhyfe) • This site will be the biggest green and renewable hydrogen production site in eastern Ile de France (production capacity of two tonnes per day and installed capacity of 5MW) and the first in the region to offer hydrogen delivery
October 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Werner CEO Leathers Warns of Supply Chain Effects with Overzealous Clean Truck Regulations
by John D. Schulz (Logistics Management) The chief executive of one of America's largest trucking fleets is warning of the unintended consequences of “an avalanche” of state and federal mandates for electric trucks. Derek Leathers, president and CEO of Werner Enterprises,
October 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Automakers Blast US Plan to Hike Fuel Efficiency Rules
by David Shepardson (Reuters) A group representing General Motors (GM.N), Toyota Motor (7203.T), Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) and nearly all other major automakers on Monday sharply criticized the Biden administration proposal to drastically hike fuel efficiency requirements. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's
October 18, 2023 Read Full Article
Dubai National Air Travel Agency Brands Switch to Neutral Fuels-Supplied Biodiesel Blends in UAE
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Dubai National Air Travel Agency and its brands, including DNATA Logistics, Arabian Adventures, Alpha Flight Services and City Sightseeing, have begun running vehicles across operations in the United Arab Emirates on a blend of biodiesel
October 18, 2023 Read Full Article
FedEx Express Begins the Trial of Renewable Diesel to Reduce Well-to-Wheel Carbon-Emissions in UK Linehaul Truck Network
(FedEx) FedEx Express Europe, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, has begun trialling hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) renewable diesel to fuel five of its company-owned trucks in the United Kingdom. In November last year,
October 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Toyoda Gosei Participates in a Trial of Renewable Diesel Fuel, an Alternative to Petroleum-Based Diesel Fuel
(Toyoda Gosei) Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. wants to cut CO2 emissions in distribution to help achieve its long-term environmental target of carbon neutrality over the entire supply chain by 2050. As one effort for this, it has participated in a field trial
October 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Bertschi and Dow Launch Groundbreaking Sustainable Transportation Solution, Combining Intermodal Rail and Biofuel-Engine Trucks to Reduce CO2 Emissions
(Bertschi) Bertschi, a global leader in chemical logistics, and Dow Inc., a world-leading materials science company, have initiated a groundbreaking pilot for sustainable transportation, from the Netherlands to Italy, combining intermodal rail and biofuel-engine trucks. This collaborative effort marks a significant
October 09, 2023 Read Full Article
SPAR Austria Adopts Bio-Based Fuel in Five Regions
(SPAR Austria) SPAR Austria is moving towards their sustainable mobility goals with an intermediate step of switching to bio-based fuel powering their vehicles. Renewable energy sources As part of an ambitious commitment to power their logistic operations with renewable energy sources by 2050,
October 02, 2023 Read Full Article
“On the Road to Net-Zero Emissions”: IVECO and Shell Launch European Bio-LNG Tour
(IVECO/AltFuels) IVECO and Shell are about to start their “ON THE ROAD TO NET-ZERO EMISSIONS” bio-LNG tour, a 10-day long-haul journey across Europe on board an IVECO S-Way truck powered by bio-LNG. The tour will start at the Mittenwalde Shell station
September 29, 2023 Read Full Article
Mitsui to Invest in Renewable Diesel and SAF Production Business in Portugal
(Mitsui & Co.) Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui", Head Office: Tokyo, President and CEO: Kenichi Hori) has agreed to invest in a renewable diesel (hydrotreated vegetable oil/HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production business operated by Galp SGPS, S.A. ("Galp"), Portugal's
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Fork in the Road for Trucks: Hydrogen or Batteries?
by Mike Lee (Politico Pro Climatewire) Truck makers are building both kinds of rigs as regulators and lawmakers throw the dice on the future of freight. -- Earlier this year, Volvo began testing its newest truck in one of the most extreme
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
ANGI Energy Systems Teams uup with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Truck Pioneer Nikola Corporation in Strategic Collaboration
(ANGI) ANGI Energy Systems (ANGI) will supply Nikola’s state-of-the-art hydrogen fueling dispensers to be installed and commissioned across the U.S.; ANGI is driving the future of compressed and renewable natural gas, and hydrogen-powered transport with a portfolio of new refueling technologies and
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Lawmakers Strike $106 Million Deal for Fueling Hydrogen Cars, Trucks — Even though Hardly Anyone Drives One
by Alejandro Lazo (Cal Matters) Hydrogen fueling stations will get 15% of funds in a state program — even though Californians own only about 12,000 hydrogen cars. The funds come from fees paid by car owners. California lawmakers have reached a deal
September 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Rocketing Fuel Costs: Is Biofuel the Answer the Road Transport Industry Needs?
(Forwarder Magazine) As fuel costs rocket, is biofuel the answer the road transport industry needs? Haulage and courier service prices dip as greener fuels come into focus ... Sustained lower prices is good news for businesses that rely on road transport, but further price
September 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Toyota Reveals Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Hilux Prototype
(Toyota Europe) Development project delivers the first prototype of a hydrogen fuel cell electric Hilux; Project reflects Toyota’s wider European strategy to accelerate development of hydrogen fuel cell solutions to deliver carbon neutrality across the region Toyota has reached another milestone in its
September 08, 2023 Read Full Article
CEVA Logistics Switches 14 Trucks in France to HVO Biofuel
(CEVA Logistics/WebWire) This switch will reduce the annual carbon footprint by more than 1,200 tons of CO2. CEVA is switching 14 trucks to HVO biofuel (produced by processing renewable waste vegetable oil) for dedicated logistic flows in the North of France. This switch
September 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Democrats Ask EPA to Mandate More Zero-Emission Trucks The Lawmakers Want Federal Standards to Match California Mandates.
by Camille Von Kaenel (E&E Daily) Dozens of Democrats on Monday asked EPA to tighten its sales requirements for zero-emission trucks. The request from Sens. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and others is aimed
September 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Swedish Prime Minister Inaugurates the World´s First Plant to Produce Fossil-Free Hydrogen for Heating Steel before Rolling
(Ovako) Ovako, the leading European manufacturer of steel and one of the largest steel recyclers in the Nordic countries, is inaugurating the hydrogen plant at its Hofors mill. The inauguration marks a significant milestone in the effort towards a more sustainable steel
September 01, 2023 Read Full Article
dnata Cuts CO2 Emissions with Biofuel Switch in UAE
(Times Aerospace) dnata is continuing to take initiatives to reduce its environmental footprint across its operations in the UAE. Most recently, dnata’s group brands dnata Logistics, Arabian Adventures, Alpha Flight Services and City Sightseeing have switched their vehicles to run on
August 31, 2023 Read Full Article
National Energy Transition Roadmap: B30 Biodiesel Mandate for Heavy Vehicles in Malaysia by 2030
by Mick Chan (Paultan.org) The second phase of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) was launched today by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, and the NETR has been revealed to cover a number of areas involving transport and mobility. Of these, the heavy
August 29, 2023 Read Full Article
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts Highlights Flex Fuel Fairness Bill during Nebraska Event
by Jake Anderson and Alex McLoon (KETV) Sen. Pete Ricketts is shedding light on alternatives to gas other than battery electric vehicles with his Flex Fuel Fairness Act. The bipartisan bill gives credits to automakers for producing vehicles that reduce carbon output. "One
August 29, 2023 Read Full Article
Methanol-to-Jet: Taking Off
by Anna Simet (SAF Magazine) Methanol as an alternative fuel continues to make headlines, and leading companies are evaluating the possibilities—not just in aviation, but marine and other sectors as well. A July 25 webinar hosted by the Commercial Aviation Alternative
August 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Biokraft Commissions the World's Largest Biomethane Liquefaction Unit and Doubles Its Capacity to Produce Liquefied Biomethane (Bio-LNG).
(Biokraft/CISION) Biokraft passed a major milestone today when the newly built liquefaction plant, connected to our biogas plant in Södertörn, delivered its first batch of bio-LNG. The shipment consisted of 34 tons of bio-LNG to be used by trucks in northern Europe. A
August 25, 2023 Read Full Article
ReFuels and John Lewis Collaborate on Bio-CNG Refuelling Station
(GreenFleet) ReFuels has announced that a new biomethane refuelling station for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) has entered construction in Aylesford, Kent, which will be capable of fuelling more than 500 trucks per day and saving almost 60,000 tonnes of CO2 a
August 24, 2023 Read Full Article
New Biomethane Station for Waste Logistics Fleets Opens in Western Germany
(Remondis) The recycling company REMONDIS and the Westfalen Group are continuing to push climate protection in municipalities with the construction of a bio-CNG station, where REMONDIS’ waste collection trucks will refuel. The two companies are working together to use renewable natural
August 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Sprague Offers Renewable Diesel at Bronx Terminal in New York City
(Sprague Operating Resources/Biobased Diesel Daily) With a heritage spanning 150-plus years, Sprague announced Aug. 15 its latest step in meeting customer demands for lower-carbon fuels. Sprague is now offering renewable diesel for both delivery and transport rack loading at its Bronx
August 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Nikola Bags $58.2 Million for Hydrogen Stations to Fuel Heavy-Duty Vehicles
by Kavya Blaraman (PV Magazine) The largest of the grants is $41.9 million from the California Transportation Commission, along with California Department of Transportation, to build six refueling stations for heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks in Southern California. Nikola was granted a total
August 16, 2023 Read Full Article
4Refuel Announces Rebrand to Reflect Agnostic Fuel and Alternative Energy Distribution Solutions
(4Refuel/Business Wire) 4Refuel has recently undergone a company rebrand to represent further its dedication to sustainable fuel management solutions and an agnostic approach to energy delivery and mobile on-site refuelling services. As a trusted North American energy distribution and logistics partner, 4Refuel
August 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Tarmac, First in UK to Transport Construction Materials with Biomethane Trucks
(Tarmac/AltFuels) In a UK first for the construction materials sector, Tarmac, a CRH company, has trialed the use of biomethane in a heavy goods vehicle from IVECO as part of the company’s ongoing drive to reach net zero. The three week-long
August 14, 2023 Read Full Article
North East to Benefit from New Funding for Hydrogen Transport
(U.K. Department for Transport, Innovate UK, and The Rt Hon Mark Harper MP) Hydrogen-fueled airport vehicles and supermarket delivery trucks could provide greener and more efficient journeys. -- New government-backed transport projects to fuel supermarket delivery trucks and airport vehicles with hydrogen;
August 07, 2023 Read Full Article
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