News and Updates

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

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 […]

Webinar: Renewable Diesel From Production to Pump

Renewable fuels experts from NATSO’s Alternative Fuels Council and EcoEngineers provide market insight and a technical overview on renewable diesel. What is renewable diesel and how is it produced? Who is selling renewable diesel and where? How is renewable diesel different from biodiesel? What federal and state policies are driving the economics and how can […]

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 […]

Why Biobased Products Are A Hot Topic For Today

Agri-Pulse’s Spencer Chase moderates a discussion between Belinda Burrier, director (MD), United Soybean Board and Karen Edwards, founder, KCE Public Affairs Associates about “Why biobased products are a hot topic for today.” This webinar is sponsored by the United Soybean Board and the American Soybean Association and was held on Sept. 30, 2022. Originally shared […]

Webinar: Why Biobased Products are a Hot Topic for Today

Description: A new White House Executive Order is adding more momentum for biobased products on the 20th Anniversary of the USDA BioPreferred Program. The United Soybean Board (USB) has decades of experience in innovating with biobased products in partnership with manufacturers, such as Goodyear. USB is also introducing these products for sustainability strategies in cities, […]

USDA Accepting Applications for $100 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure Grants

Nov. 21, 2022 is deadline to submit applications to USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Aug. 23 that USDA is accepting applications for $100 million in grants to increase the sale and use of biofuels derived from U.S. agricultural products.  The Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) (link to Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program | […]
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