Biofuel News
Biodiesel Has Room for Growth in Michigan
As efforts continue to reduce emissions, biodiesel offers drivers today for a cleaner burning fuel. Pete Probst, President of Indigenous Energy, shares opportunities to increase its use, benefiting the environment and soybean farmers. Originally shared by Brownfield News, January 18, 2022.
Study: Soybean Oil for Biofuels has Limited Impact on Overall Food Prices
The United Soybean Board partnered with Purdue University on a Food and Fuel study to evaluate whether the increased use of soybean oil in biofuels has contributed to the rising retail prices of food products for consumers. Among the study’s findings was an expanded crush for oil to meet biofuel demand created increased availability for […]
University of Michigan, Delta Partner on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project
Collaboration comes as U-M announces new sustainability actions The University of Michigan is partnering with Delta Air Lines to help spur the availability and widespread adoption of sustainable aviation fuel and reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions resulting from university-sponsored travel. Under Delta’s SAF program, participating institutions provide financial contributions toward SAF use and can claim […]
Michigan Plant Rebirth Keeps Biodiesel Flowing
W2 Fuel believes in environmental benefits of biodiesel Like a cat with nine lives, a biodiesel production plant in Adrian, Michigan, faced down multiple business and economic challenges over the years. Thanks to W2 Fuel, it’s now a thriving operation that brings sustainable, renewable biodiesel fuel to Midwest customers. “W2 Fuel believes in alternatives to […]
Report: Immediate Decarbonization of Class 8 Trucking: 1.3 Million Mile Evaluation of 100% Biodiesel
ADM completed a 16-month field trial using Class 8 Mack trucks equipped with Optimus Technologies Vector system and 100% biodiesel fuel (B100). ADM, along with partners Optimus Technologies, Clean Fuels Alliance America, Decatur Mack, American Lung Association, Illinois Soybean Association, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, and others, have completed an almost 1.3-million-mile field trial demonstrating the […]
Evergreen Grease Service Achieves a Near-zero Carbon Footprint with B100
Evergreen deploys 100% biodiesel with Optimus’ Vector System in their semi-trucks Evergreen Grease Service, Inc. (Adrian, Michigan) has installed The Vector System in two of its semi-trucks, reducing carbon emissions from these trucks to near-zero, with plans to convert the whole fleet by 2022. This move is a major step towards Evergreen’s goal of reducing […]