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

Biofuel News

SAF Grand Challenge Roadmap

The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge is the result of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and other federal government agencies working together to develop a comprehensive strategy for scaling up new technologies to produce sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) on a commercial scale. […]

Survey: Americans Prefer Market Based Approaches & Consumer Choice to Attack Climate Change

WASHINGTON (February 22, 2023) – New survey results highlight American opinions on strategies to mitigate climate change and the best approaches when it comes to fuels and technologies.  “Addressing climate change is a growing focus of governments and the private sector alike. It is important to understand where the American people stand on key issues now being […]

Sandusky Company Part of Biofuels Coalition 

In a move to foster energy security, cleaner air and more sustainable transportation, the Michigan Soybean Committee has announced the formation of the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition. The new coalition promotes the use of advanced biofuels, including biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Produced from renewable resources, such as soybean oil and used cooking […]

Detroit DOT Adds 10 New Clean Diesel Coaches to Fleet, Continuing Conversion to More Environmentally Friendly Buses

The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced today it is continuing to expand and improve its fleet of buses, adding 10 new cleaner diesel-engine coaches to the fleet today. This is in addition to 28 new coaches added last August. A delivery of 10 more new coaches is expected this spring, which will complete DDOT […]

Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition Adds Three New Members

Diverse organizations aim to support biodiesel for a healthier environment FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ST. JOHNS, Michigan (February 14, 2023) – The Michigan Soybean Committee announces three new stakeholders in the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC). Formed in 2022, MiABC promotes use of biodiesel and other advanced biofuels produced from renewable resources such as soybean oil […]

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.
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