(Green Car Congress) A new study finds that ethanol blends reduce particulate matter (PM) coming out of the tailpipe, which in turn reduces
fuel performance
Back TO HOMEEmergency Fleets Will Switch to Cleaner Diesel Alternatives When States and Provinces Encourage It
by by Dayne Delahoussaye (Our Great Minds) ... That’s why leaders of the U.S. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy [4]
June 04, 2019 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Containing Malaysian Palm Oil to Be Tested on Chinese Vehicle
by Beh Yuen Hui (The Star) Some 180 sanitary trucks will use biodiesel containing Malaysian palm oil in a pilot project to
June 04, 2019 Read Full Article
IAF Certifies 'Green Fuel', Could Save 10 Crore Litres of Fuel Annually
by Ajai Shukla (Business Standard) The Air Force could save 10 crore litres of aviation turbine fuel each year 10 per
May 29, 2019 Read Full Article
Research Afoot at Shoolini University to Produce Biodiesel From Biowaste
(Shoolini University/PR Newswire) Depleting levels of fossil fuels and air pollution are a major concern for environmentalists around the world and
May 28, 2019 Read Full Article
Governor Ricketts Pumps E15, Promotes Ethanol while Proclaiming May as Renewable Fuels Month
(Office of Governor Pete Ricketts/KTIC) On Friday, Governor Pete Ricketts proclaimed May as Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska during a ceremony
May 21, 2019 Read Full Article
J-ENG and NYK Line Cooperate for Biofuel Research and Test
(Japan Engine Corporation) Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG) has announced to cooperate with NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (NYK Line) to start the research and
May 17, 2019 Read Full Article
Maine Company Turns Local Restaurant Waste into Biofuel
by Clay Gordon (News Center Maine) Maine Standard Biofuels collects grease and refines it into bioheat, biodiesel and other bioproducts --
May 10, 2019 Read Full Article
Ruan’s Fleet Runs Smoothly on Biodiesel
(Trucking Info/Renewable Energy Group) Working with Renewable Energy Group, trucking giant Ruan Transportation has confirmed that using biodiesel blends is both
May 03, 2019 Read Full Article
WATCH: Maersk’s Biofuel Pilot Reaches Hong Kong
(Port Technology/Maersk) A.P Moller-Maersk, the largest container shipping line in the world, has released a video of the Maersk Mette’s historic
April 29, 2019 Read Full Article
Volvo Joins Project to Test Bio-LNG Trucks for Nordic Distribution Center
(Gasum/NGV Journal) Elgiganten, Gasum and Volvo Lastvagnar are now entering a testing period in which Elgiganten’s transport partners will run the
April 17, 2019 Read Full Article
Eni and FCA Have Developed A20, a New Fuel that Pairs Emissions Reduction with Energy Efficiency
(Eni) The result announced today is a further step forward by the two Companies, with an increasing focus on sustainable mobility.
April 17, 2019 Read Full Article
Ireland’s First Biomethane Bus Starts Passenger Operations in Cork
(Gas Networks Ireland/NGV Journal) Bus travelers in Cork were the first passengers to ride a ‘green bus’ in Ireland on March
April 02, 2019 Read Full Article
New Bill Plans Rise in Heating Oil Biodiesel Requirement in Rhode Island
(Biofuels International) Representative Deborah Ruggiero has introduced a legislation that could help Rhode Island meet its carbon emissions reduction goals by
March 14, 2019 Read Full Article
Marine Biofuels Begin to Make Headway in Ocean Shipping
(Benzinga) Biofuels created by recycling used cooking oils are being tested by ocean-going ships in pilot trials around the world. Such
March 14, 2019 Read Full Article
Fonterra Making Move to Environmentally Cleaner Fuel Option
by Angie Skerrett (NewsHub) A new diesel biofuel made from an agricultural by-product is helping power Fonterra's milk tanker fleet, and
March 14, 2019 Read Full Article
RFA Releases Three Videos Aimed at Educating Consumers
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association is pleased to announce the release of three new educational videos that will help
February 26, 2019 Read Full Article
Gulfstream Notches G280 City-Pair Record Using Biofuel
by Kerry Lynch (AIN Online) Gulfstream’s G280 set a city-pair record using sustainable alternative jet fuel (SAJF) on Wednesday while flying
January 21, 2019 Read Full Article
Here's What 'Compression Ratio' Actually Means and Why It Matters
by Kristen Lee (Jalopnik) ... We know that high compression is good, and that low compression is bad. We know that
January 05, 2019 Read Full Article
Mid-Level Ethanol Blends Are the Transportation Fuel of the 21st Century, NFU Says
(National Farmers Union) As Congress looks to revamp and coordinate federal-level policies that govern the transportation fuels and vehicles sectors, National
December 27, 2018 Read Full Article
B100 Helps Phil Sharp Take 3rd Place in Route du Rhum Ocean Race
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel produced by Renewable Energy Group Inc. and purified with Cynersorb—a surface-functionalized diatomaceous earth from Imerys—helped
December 26, 2018 Read Full Article
Bosch Trialing Fully Renewable Diesel Fuel
(Automotive World) Since early November, the cars chauffeuring the management board members of Robert Bosch GmbH have been running on
December 11, 2018 Read Full Article
Beverly Hills’ Fleet Benefits from 100% Renewable Diesel
by Betsy Lillian (NGT News) Craig Crowder, fleet manager for the city of Beverly Hills, Calif., is reporting better performance and
December 11, 2018 Read Full Article
18 Trucking Touts Mechanical, Environmental Pluses of Renewable Diesel
by Betsy Lillian (NGT News) 18 Trucking, a construction trucking services company based in Hayward, Calif., is reporting reductions in maintenance
December 05, 2018 Read Full Article
How AFD Cracked the Code for Extracting 30 HP More from E85
by Jeff Smith (Hot Rod Network) By now, everybody knows about ethanol and E85. If you don’t, it’s time you caught
December 03, 2018 Read Full Article
RFA Urges EPA and NHTSA to Use SAFE Vehicles Rule to Advance High-Octane, Low Carbon Fuels
(Renewable Fuels Association) Ethanol-based high-octane, low-carbon (HOLC) fuel blends would enable cost-effective gains in fuel economy and significant carbon dioxide reductions,
October 31, 2018 Read Full Article
California’s Turlock Scavenger Touts ‘Easy Switch’ to Renewable Diesel
by Betsy Lillian (NGT News) Turlock Scavenger, a waste collection and recycling company in central California, has switched its fleet of
October 25, 2018 Read Full Article
Motorists Can Make Better Decisions at the Pump: Misconceptions about Gasoline Mean Lost Savings, Dirtier Air
by Jeff Rice (Journal-Advocate) ... Motorists shop almost exclusively according to price, except when the price goes down, and labor under
August 31, 2018 Read Full Article
United Front ... Octane Is Important
by Tim Albrecht (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Experts in multiple industries support the idea of a high-octane fuel standard, but some prefer
July 23, 2018 Read Full Article
Skangas Fuels the Tanker Fure Vinga with Liquefied Biogas (LBG)
(SkanGas) Skangas have supplied the leading Swedish shipping company and LNG pioneer Furetank with Liquefied Biogas (LBG) - a renewable and
July 18, 2018 Read Full Article
Boskalis Westminster : Nederland Aiming for 35% CO2 Reduction with GoodFuels Biofuel
(Boskalis) Boskalis Nederland and biofuel supplier GoodFuels have announced a long-term partnership aimed at furthering Boskalis' sustainable practices. Reducing CO2emissions is
July 16, 2018 Read Full Article
California Trucking Company Cherokee Freight Lines Makes the Switch to Neste MY Renewable Diesel
(Neste/PR Newswire) Cherokee Freight Lines, a Northern California trucking company, has switched its entire fleet of more than 200 trucks to run on
July 11, 2018 Read Full Article
A Blueprint for Keeping Midwest Dollars in the Midwest
by Dave VanderGriend (Urban Air Initiative/ICM/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Urban Air Initiative President Dave VanderGriend says increasing the availability of ethanol blender
June 04, 2018 Read Full Article
Urban Air Uncovers More Fishy Fuel Testing
(Urban Air Initiative) Urban Air Initiative uncovered what looks to be more fishy fuel testing. Last year, we called out the Coordinated Research
May 08, 2018 Read Full Article
Biodiesels Produced from Certain Feedstocks Have Distinct Properties from Petroleum Diesel
by Steve Hanson, Neil Agarwal (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Agency) Biodiesel is a renewable fuel made from various feedstocks, including
May 04, 2018 Read Full Article
New Release: Co-Optima 2017 Year in Review
(U.S. Department of Energy) While vehicles and fuels currently on the market get travelers from Point A to Point B,
April 18, 2018 Read Full Article
Automakers Want 95 Octane Gas To Completely Take Over
by Erik Shilling (Jalopnik) ... Higher compression ratios, and thus higher octane, can have the additional benefit of greater fuel efficiency if
April 18, 2018 Read Full Article
SF Tour Boat Company Switches Entire Fleet to Renewable Diesel
by Betsy Lillian (NGT News) Red and White Fleet, a San Francisco tour boat company, has switched its entire fleet of
April 17, 2018 Read Full Article
New DOE Study: Ethanol Among Best Options for Future Engine Efficiency Improvements and Emissions Reduction
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) today hailed the release of two studies by the Department of Energy that
February 15, 2018 Read Full Article
Study: Renewable Diesel Doing Its Part
(Trucking Info/Neste) According to a recent study by Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GMA), renewable diesel (RD) is playing an active part
January 31, 2018 Read Full Article
City Vehicles Filling up on E30, Saving Money
by Dan Crisler (The Public Opinion) As Glacial Lakes Energy and its partners continue to promote 30 percent ethanol (E30) fuel
January 29, 2018 Read Full Article
Notes from Scaleville: The Global Bioenergies, Gevo and Siluria Stories
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week we’ve received news from three companies that have struck out in search of new
December 20, 2017 Read Full Article
GE Aviation Testing 100% Gevo ATJ Fuel
(GEVO) Testing Being Performed as Part of FAA’s CLEEN Program to Promote the Use of Bio-Based Jet Fuels -- Gevo, Inc.(NASDAQ:GEVO),
December 14, 2017 Read Full Article
Now Deploying at Commercial Scale: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Clariant’s Sunliquid Cellulosic Ethanol Technology
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Clariant’s sunliquid technology for the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into sugars, followed by fermentation to cellulosic
November 30, 2017 Read Full Article
A Winning Combination: Renewable Hydrocarbon Diesel and Biodiesel Blend
(OPIS) Written by REG, this free white paper takes a look at the benefits of the latest innovation in renewable fuel –
November 16, 2017 Read Full Article
European Commission Study Highlights Benefits of Higher Ethanol Fuel Blends
(ePURE) Newly released report finds that increasing ethanol in petrol helps improve air quality and reduces oil dependency -- A
August 30, 2017 Read Full Article
My Voice: EPA’s ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’
by Doug Sombke (South Dakota Farmers Union/Argus Leader) ... On behalf of rural communities and family farmers, I am calling out the
August 10, 2017 Read Full Article
New Biofuel Bus Powered by Food Waste Set to Hit Bristol Streets
by Krishan Davis (Bristol Post) ... Following on from last year’s ‘poo bus’ experiment, Bristol will soon have a new
August 10, 2017 Read Full Article
UK’s Largest Trial of Biogas Trucks Includes Six Major Fleet Operators
(Cenex/NGV Journal) Cenex (UK’s first Centre of Excellence for low carbon technologies) announced the UK’s largest trial of biomethane-fueled trucks.
August 10, 2017 Read Full Article
PCJ Biodiesel Blend to Cut Oil Imports and Boost Agricultural Sector
by Rochelle Williams (Jamaica Information Service) Jamaica could save hundreds of millions in energy costs per year, while reducing the country’s
August 07, 2017 Read Full Article
Neste Biodiesel Reduces Particulate Emissions by 'up to 60%'
(Biofuels International) According to a new study, Neste MY Renewable Diesel usage reduces particulate emissions in working machines by up
July 06, 2017 Read Full Article
B10 Biodiesel Aces Three Million Km of DBKL Testing
by Anthony Lim (Paultan.org) ... Still, nothing like actual field tests to offer reliable evidence as to the suitability of B10,
June 15, 2017 Read Full Article
Racing Professionals Help Educate Professionals
by Emily Skor (Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In this month's Drive column, Growth Energy's CEO outlines the partnership with racing
June 02, 2017 Read Full Article
Greater Push for Biodiesel in Indonesia, Malaysia
by Peter Sibon (Borneo Post) ... In South East Asia, Indonesia is moving ahead of the rest of the pack to
May 03, 2017 Read Full Article
California Drivers Fuel Up for a Dollar as Propel Fuels Launches 105 Octane Tour
(Propel/Military Technologies) Propel Fuels is launching the „105 Octane Tour” this week in California, offering Flex Fuel E85 for $1.05 per
May 02, 2017 Read Full Article
Letter: Auto Owners Would Stand to Benefit Most
by Kent Frerichs (Argus Leader) ... Why don’t we encourage retailers to convert limited use E85 pumps to E30? Better yet, simply
April 28, 2017 Read Full Article
Early Positive Signs for Qld Biofuels
(Biofuels Association of Australia) There are early signs that the Biofuels mandate in Queensland is driving interest in biofuels. The industry
March 30, 2017 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Demo Aims to Increase Farmer Use
(Wallaces Farmer) Every farmer should plant with B20 biodiesel this spring, says Iowa co-op. -- A demonstration by an Iowa
March 28, 2017 Read Full Article
Diamond Green Diesel Expanding to 275M Gallon Capacity to Meet Booming Renewable Diesel Demand
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Louisiana, the Diamond Green Diesel facility in Norco will expand its annual production capacity
March 20, 2017 Read Full Article
Co-op Aiming to Boost Farmer Biodiesel Use
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) An Iowa farm cooperative wants to convince more farmers in the state to use biodiesel by
March 14, 2017 Read Full Article
High Biofuel Blends in Aviation (HBBA)
(Netzwerk Biotreibstoffe) In the frame of the ENER/C2/2012/ 420-1 Tender a study on high biofuel blends in aviation has been
March 13, 2017 Read Full Article
Scripps Research Vessel, ‘Sproul,’ Realizes Biofuel Milestone
by Judith Garfield (San Diego Community Newspaper Group) ... In my first article “Scripps research on biofuels hits close to
February 27, 2017 Read Full Article
Passing the Test with Flying Colors
by Ann Bailey (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Glacial Lakes challenge in Watertown, SD, demonstrates E30 is a winner. The midlevel ethanol
February 20, 2017 Read Full Article
SUNLIQUID® 20: Fleet Test with Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Proves Fuel Quality
(Clariant) A plus for the environment: Improves particle count emissions and guarantees significant reductions in CO2 emissions using sunliquid® cellulosic
February 06, 2017 Read Full Article
Letter - Connect the Dots
by Dale Christensen (Watertown Public Opinion) A few weeks ago, Gov. Dennis Daugaard said, “It’s all about the corn; as corn
February 03, 2017 Read Full Article
Walk This Way: NYC Agrees to Run D.M.E. in New Fuels Trial
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This week, a company known as Oberon Fuels running a DME technology is coming
January 16, 2017 Read Full Article
American Drivers Surpass 500 Million Miles on E15
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy announced today that the most tested fuel in history, E15, has reached a remarkable milestone. Based
January 06, 2017 Read Full Article
Energy Department Announces Up to $7 Million for the Co-Optimization of Fuels and Engines
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today, the Energy Department (DOE) announced up to $7 million for eight universities to accelerate the introduction
December 29, 2016 Read Full Article
Great Results from Testing UPM’s Wood-Based Diesel in Buses
(UPM) UPM has successfully tested Finnish wood-based diesel fuel both in laboratory conditions as well as in traffic. The tests
December 01, 2016 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Powers Hamburg Airport's Heavy-Duty Ground fleet
by Ron Kotrba (Biomass Magazine) Neste Corp. announced that Hamburg airport in Germany has started using its renewable diesel to reduce
November 25, 2016 Read Full Article
ButaNexT: Future of Clean Fuels Presented at E2KW in Paris
(European Commission Community Research and Development Information Service/Greenovate! Europe) The ButaNexT project presented its research into a new and improved
November 04, 2016 Read Full Article
Maine City Trials Locally Made Biodiesel in Select Vehicles
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) The city of South Portland, Maine, began a pilot project Oct. 24 in which select
November 02, 2016 Read Full Article
Auto Club Monitoring Proves Ethanol Blending Safe
by Gene Hammond (Ethanol Producer Magazine/Association Motor Club Marketing) Guest columnist for ACE's Grassroots Voice column in the November EPM
October 19, 2016 Read Full Article
Value of E30 Proven in Real Time
by Jim Seurer (Glacial Lakes Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Our good friend and colleague Dave VanderGriend wrote in this column in April
October 14, 2016 Read Full Article
USGC Hosts Southeast Asian Industry Representatives on an Ethanol Tour
(Biofuels International) The US Grains Council (USGC) recently hosted a team of car, fuel, and ethanol industry representatives from Southeast
October 13, 2016 Read Full Article
#Ethanol Groups Submit CAFE Comments
by Joanna Schroeder (Energy.AgWired.com) Comments regarding the goals of the CAFE-GHG standards were due yesterday (September 26, 2016) to the
September 30, 2016 Read Full Article
New DOE Study: Gasoline Becomes Stale before Ethanol Phase Separation Occurs
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Colorado, a study conducted by DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), found that the
September 26, 2016 Read Full Article
Sky's the Limit on Navy's Biofuel Focus
by Bill Loveless (USA Today) U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus has made alternative energy a top priority since taking office
September 15, 2016 Read Full Article
Blog: Ethanol Advantages Outweigh Btu
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) In looking it up, E100 has 76,100 Btu per gallon, compared to 114,000 Btu
September 13, 2016 Read Full Article
Biodiesel a Fuel Option for Army Workboats
by John Simpson (Engineering 360) A three-year study to evaluate the feasibility of using biodiesel fuel in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
September 11, 2016 Read Full Article
GoodFuels Marine and Boskalis Have Successfully Tested UPM's Sustainable Wood-Based Biofuel for Marine Fleet
(UPM) Boskalis, the leading global dredging and marine expert, and GoodFuels Marine, the leading provider of sustainable marine biofuels to
September 09, 2016 Read Full Article
Boater Running High Ethanol Blend Smashes Speed Record
(Growth Energy) Last weekend, competitors from around the country participated in two major powerboat racing competitions, the Lake of the
September 08, 2016 Read Full Article
COLUMN-Vehicle Efficiency Spurs Premium Gasoline Sales, Octane Demand: Kemp
by John Kemp (Reuters) Pressure to improve vehicle fuel efficiency is driving an increase in the sales of premium gasoline
September 08, 2016 Read Full Article
No Need to Panic Says Watertown Auto Expert
(KXLG) There’s no need to panic, says an auto expert, following reports of a recent equipment malfunction at six Magellan pipeline
September 02, 2016 Read Full Article
Glacial Lakes In Midst of Premium E30 Challenge
by Joanna Schroeder (Energy.AgWired.com) The ethanol industry knows that one area for the growth of the renewable fuel is through
August 31, 2016 Read Full Article
Japan Industry and Policy News: Practical Use of the Next Generation MicroalgaeDerived Bio-Fuel
by Manuel Herrador (EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation) ISUZU MOTORS Co. Ltd. and EUGLENA Co. Ltd. aiming at practical use
August 15, 2016 Read Full Article
#Ethanol Report from 2016 Sturgis
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) once again partnered with the Buffalo Chip Campground to host the
August 15, 2016 Read Full Article
GM, Honda Execs Agree: Higher Octane Gas Needed to Optimize ICE Efficiency
by Lindsay Brooke (SAE International) Raising the octane level of pump gasoline in the U.S. is integral to optimizing advanced
August 07, 2016 Read Full Article
UPS Drives 1 Billion Miles with Alternative Fuels
by Joanna Schroeder (Energy.AgWired.com) One year earlier than expected, UPS has driven over 1 billion miles using its various alternative
August 04, 2016 Read Full Article
Ship Voyages on 100 Percent Renewable Biofuel for 1 Year
by Brittany Hook (University of California San Diego) Harnessing the University of California’s leadership in sustainability and pledge to become carbon neutral
June 14, 2016 Read Full Article
Connecting the Dots
by David VanderGriend (Ethanol Producer Magazine/ICM Inc./Urban Air Initiative) ... We’ve learned that we can reduce harmful emissions by replacing
June 13, 2016 Read Full Article
Arkansas State University Biodiesel Lab Helps Power, Feed University Farm
by David Bennett (Delta Farm Press) Surrounded by educational posters and a large dry board full of mathematical equations, Kevin
June 08, 2016 Read Full Article
Luxury Cars Could Boost Ethanol Demand
by Nate Birt (Top Producer) The recently announced Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) volume requirements for ethanol are a welcome step
June 01, 2016 Read Full Article
Ethanol Called Fuel of Future
by Erica Quinlan (AgriNews) Bobby Likis is an engine builder with 45 years of experience in the automotive service industry. He’s serviced
May 26, 2016 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Poses Viable Option
by Curt Bennink (ForConstructionPros.com) By now, most are familiar with biodiesel. It is a cost-effective and more environmentally friendly alternative
April 15, 2016 Read Full Article
RFA Thanks Lowe’s Quick Action Following Inaccurate Ethanol Signs
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today expressed deep appreciation to Lowe’s for responding so quickly to the industry’s
March 21, 2016 Read Full Article
College Professor Patents Products that Could Change the Way Biofuels React to the Elements
by Katherine Grandstrand (McClatchy/Vehicle Service Pros) A South Carolina college professor has procured a patent for a product that changes the
February 22, 2016 Read Full Article
These Customers Love E85, for Very Different Reasons
by Landon Hall (Fuel Freedom Foundation) Becka Burke was in no hurry. Even though two of her carrot-topped children, ages
December 23, 2015 Read Full Article
Mayor Lee Announces City’s Fleet Reaches Goal of Eliminating Use of All Petroleum Diesel
(Office of the Mayor, City and County of San Francisco) Estimated 50 Percent Emissions Reductions Will Be Achieved as Result
December 15, 2015 Read Full Article
Brazilian Soy Industry Pushes For Biodiesel Hike
by Alastair Stewart (DTN The Progressive Farmer) With Brazil set to produce a record soybean crop of 100 million metric
November 11, 2015 Read Full Article
Amyris and Solazyme at Risk of Taint from Volkswagen NOx Scandal, Says Website; Solazyme Says “Heck No!”
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In California, TheTruthAboutCars reported that Amyris and Solazyme risk being painted with the same tainted brush
September 30, 2015 Read Full Article
Calling Captain E0: Can Renewable Isobutanol Beat out Ethanol-Free Gasoline in the Powerboat Sector?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) E-Zero – ethanol-free gas, has been popular with boaters, but here comes isobutanol, with Gevo leading
September 04, 2015 Read Full Article
Amyris Announces Successful Completion of Volkswagen Renewable Diesel Evaluation Program
(Amyris) Confirms Outstanding Performance and Environmental Benefits of Amyris’s Renewable Diesel Under Real-World Driving Conditions Amyris, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMRS), the industrial bioscience
June 29, 2015 Read Full Article
University of Rostock Project to Investigate Biodiesel for Stage IV Engines
by Isabel Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Germany, a project at the University of Rostock is investigating the technical feasibility of
April 13, 2015 Read Full Article
New Analysis: Giving Consumers Access to Renewable Fuel Yields Environmental Benefits
(Fuels America) A new analysis produced by the University of Illinois at Chicago’s principal research economist Dr. Stefen Mueller found
March 27, 2015 Read Full Article
Biofuels vs Hybrids vs Plug-ins vs Gasoline: Who’s the Cost Winner?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Have low gas prices changed the equation for drivers looking to reduce pain at the
February 10, 2015 Read Full Article
Fuel Standard Good for US Economy
by Tim Walz (D-Minn.) (AgWeek) Imagine a future where America controls its own energy destiny — a future in which
November 18, 2014 Read Full Article
Airlines Fly the Skies on a Sugar High
by Amy Yee (The New York Times) The red-and-white Boeing 737 looked like any other plane on the tarmac at
October 14, 2014 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Growth Complements Clean Diesel Trend
by Ben Evans (National Biodiesel Board/Diesel Technology Forum) The dramatic growth in availability of new technology diesel engines and vehicles
August 22, 2014 Read Full Article
Aviation Biofuel Takes Flight
By Zoe Martin (Iowa Farmer Today) After years of research, biofuels in the aviation industry are almost ready for take off. The
July 09, 2014 Read Full Article
E85 Motorcycle Leaves Critics in the Dust
by Holly Jessen (Ethanol Producer Magazine) You've heard of racecars running on E15, E85 or even E100. Recently, I talked
August 20, 2013 Read Full Article
PTT Plans B7 Biodiesel Trial on Buses
(Bangkok Post) Oil giant aims to prove quality of green fuel. PTT Plc, the national oil conglomerate, will hold a field
March 28, 2013 Read Full Article
NASA Begins Flight Research Campaign Using Alternate Jet Fuel
(National Aeronautics and Space Administration) NASA researchers have begun a series of flights using the agency's DC-8 flying laboratory to
March 04, 2013 Read Full Article
Analysis of 100 Percent Biofuel Tested in Flight by NRC Reveals Reduction in Emissions
(National Research Council Canada/Aviation.ca) Results from the world’s first civil flight powered by 100 percent biofuel released by the National
January 11, 2013 Read Full Article
Study Finds Biodiesel from Algae, Yeast and Bacteria Can Displace both Petroleum Diesel and Soybean Biodiesel
(Green Car Congress) Biodiesel (fatty acid methyl ester) derived from oleaginous microbes—microalgae, yeast, and bacteria—can effectively displace both petroleum diesel
November 30, 2012 Read Full Article
Tractor Pulling with Biodiesel
by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) The National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA) is going to help promote biodiesel to its fans with the help
October 24, 2012 Read Full Article
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Team to Use E85 in SAE Competition
by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) University racing teams participating in the Formula SAE Collegiate design and performance racing series have the opportunity to
August 20, 2012 Read Full Article
Modeling Biofuel Fitness for the Sea
(University of Wisconsin-Madison) With the help of a $2 million grant from the U.S. Office of Naval Research, mechanical engineers