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Here’s where you’ll find the latest news and information from the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition.

Biofuel News

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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