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USDA Awards $43 Million in Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program Grants

USDA announced April 23 that it is awarding more than $43 million in grants through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) to business owners to increase the availability of domestic biofuels in 15 states. HBIIP provides grants to fueling station and distribution facility owners, including marine, rail, and heating-oil facilities, to help expand access […]

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Midwest Fleet Focus: Biodiesel Success Stories | The Better. Cleaner. Now! Podcast

Discover how fleet testimonials and technological advancements have bolstered OEM confidence in biodiesel and paved the way for cleaner fleet operations. Jennifer Weaver, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Market Development Manager for Clean Fuels, is joined by Bailey Arnold, Director of Clean Air Initiatives at American Lung Association, and Pete Probst, President of Indigenous Energy, to

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HDT: Renewable Diesel First Fill for all New Volvo and Mack Trucks

Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks have announced an advancement in their sustainability efforts. Both OEMs will now fuel newly assembled trucks with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). HVO is a renewable fuel commonly called renewable diesel (RD) in North America. According to Volvo and Mack, RD is a renewable fuel that can be used

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New ATRI Research Evaluates Renewable Diesel as an Alternative Pathway to Decarbonization

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 past ATRI research on the topics of zero-emission vehicles and electric infrastructure challenges.  In those past reports, ATRI

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Port of Detroit Announces Plan to Decarbonize Port Operations and Improve Air Quality

The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority today revealed details of an ambitious program to dramatically improve air quality and the health of residents by cutting carbon emissions to net zero by 2040. Working with technical experts from sustainability consultancy Tunley Environmental, and thanks to funding from the State of Michigan, it established that operations across the

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Biofuels Among the Greatest U.S. Agricultural Trade

Sustainable aviation fuels and other biofuels represent one of the greatest U.S. agricultural trade opportunities, a senior Office of the U.S. Trade Representative official said on Thursday, stressing that the U.S. is working with partners to open new markets for producers. Responding to a question during a Q&A at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization’s bio agriculture

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U.S. Agricultural Emissions at Lowest Levels Since 2012

The American Farm Bureau Federation’s Daniel Munch reported Tuesday that a new study from the US Environmental Protection Agency showed that “U.S. agriculture represents just under 10% of total U.S. emissions when compared to other economic sectors. Overall U.S. greenhouse gas emissions increased from 2021 to 2022 by 1.3%, though agricultural emissions dropped 1.8% – the

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EPA Dismisses Benefits of Biobased Diesel in Phase 3 GHG Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America expressed extreme disappointment in the Environmental Protection Agency’s final Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3. In the rule, EPA adopts new standards that are designed expressly to incentivize electric vehicles for model year 2027-2032 heavy duty vehicles. The standards are part of GHG emission regulations for trucks and

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Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition Participates in Port of Detroit Decarbonization Event on Southwest Side

In April of 2023, the Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority initiated a project to create a Decarbonization and Air Quality Improvement plan with funding from the State of Michigan. This cutting-edge plan was created with the help of Tunley Environmental and Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision (SDEV) to assess the current carbon footprint of the Port of

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Clean Fuels: For Healthier Communities and a Stronger Economy, America Needs Clean Fuels

As the world grapples with environmental challenges and seeks sustainable alternatives to traditional fossil fuels, there is a solution that’s already commercially available. Clean fuels not only reduce carbon emissions across industries but also promote healthier communities and a stronger economy. Low-carbon fuels, including biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, are meeting clean energy

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