Biodiesel Bill Could Bring Carbon Targets Sooner
A Michigan lawmaker says his newly introduced bill will help incentivize demand and educate consumers about biodiesel. Representative John Fitzgerald tells Brownfield the bipartisan legislation provides retail fuel operators a tax credit for selling higher blends of biodiesel, like B5+ and B11+. “This is kind of two-pronged as it helps growers produce soybeans and it […]
Progress Underway on Detroit Air Quality Improvements and Port Decarbonization
Experts to report on new initiatives during July 26 event on Detroit River FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DETROIT, Michigan (July 24, 2023) – During a boat tour of the Detroit River July 26, invited state legislators, city officials, media and clean air stakeholders will learn about new initiatives to improve air quality and support more sustainable […]
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Expected to Soar in Coming Years, Says New Report
The market for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) — which can be made from corn and soybean oil — is set to skyrocket in the near future, according to a new report from Exactitude Consultancy. While the global SAF market’s valued at more than $84 million in 2022, the report projects it to reach more than $9.7 billion […]
Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel as a Lower Carbon Strategy
Lowering carbon emissions has become more than just an industry trend. For several years, carriers, shippers and brokers across all modes have become increasingly focused on reducing carbon emissions. It’s just good business practice in a competitive landscape where customers are looking to reduce their scope 3 emissions and to be in compliance with requirements. […]
How Does The Vector System Work?
The Vector System is a dual-fuel technology that enables heavy-duty diesel vehicles to operate on B100 (100% biodiesel) with no changes to the inner components of the engine, and with little to no additional infrastructure needed. But, how does this actually work? There are 5 components that make up this system: a B100 fuel tank, […]
National Renewable Energy Laboratory Releases Assessment of BQ-9000 Biodiesel Properties for 2022
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) released its Assessment of BQ-9000 Biodiesel Properties for 2022 with more data collected than ever before. The annual report is produced under the direction of Clean Fuels Alliance America to document the quality of biodiesel from U.S. and Canadian-based producers that participate in the industry’s voluntary quality assurance program, […]