Biodiesel was one of the stars at this year’s Wisconsin Farm Tech Days as the state’s biodiesel industry also pushes the green fuel as the source of energy for this year’s harvest. This story on Wisconsin Ag Connection has more details: Jeff Pieterick, president of the Wisconsin Biodiesel Association, acknowledges that Wisconsin farmers are already among the biggest advocates of …
North Dakota Ethanol Plant will Limit Fresh Water Usage
One of the big knocks against ethanol is that it uses too much water. But an ethanol plant in North Dakota is finding a way to limit its use of freshwater. This AP story on the KXMC-TV (Minot, ND) web site says what could have been a one-million-gallon-a-day drain on the local freshwater source has been significantly reduced: Duaine Espegard …
Verenium to Present at Big Apple Conferences
Cellulosic ethanol leader Verenium will present at two upcoming conferences… one on biofuels and one on life sciences… next week in New York City. This article on CNNMoney.com has more details: John A. McCarthy, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Verenium, will be presenting at the ISI Biofuels Conference. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 10:00 …
Ethanol at the EC
Leaders of the biofuels industry in both Europe and the United States are calling on the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to disavow a paper issued last week critical of world ethanol production. Europe is well behind the United States in biofuels production and use, but the European Commission is moving ahead with its plans to have biofuels …
Hydrogen Gives Boost to Biodiesel Bus
Buses in Toledo could get a dash more power with a dash of hydrogen along with the biodiesel they’re burning. This story on the Emerging Current web site says a test is being done to see if hydrogen will boost the biodiesel’s performance: H2 Engine Systems’ Executive Vice President David Macpherson claimed he could feel a surge in the engine …
Biodiesel Changing Attitudes About Diesel Vehicles
For years, diesel powered vehicles got a bad rap as being too noisy and smelly for the average consumer. But now, with the advent of cleaner burning biodiesel (compared to the smell of french fries), Americans are buying more diesel burners. This story on the Driving.ca web site has more details: Americans generally have regarded diesels as too noisy and …
Ethanol Prices Lower than Regular Gasoline
Gas prices all over the country are higher than ever – more than 50 cents a gallon from a year ago – and with the latest spike in crude oil prices hitting record levels of more than $82 a barrell, expect those prices to continue to climb. But KELO-TV in Sioux Falls, South Dakota says while regular unleaded is hitting …
RFA Refutes Claims Against Ethanol
The Renewable Fuels Association is fighting back against the latest report put out by the nation’s livestock and food and meat processing industries that tries to blame ethanol for the rise in corn prices and the harm to consumers. Renewable Fuels Association President Bob Dinneen has issued the following statement to respond to the latest smokescreen from meat and poultry …
Biodiesel to be on History Channel
Like I need another reason to watch the History Channel! This release posted on BusinessWire.com says biodiesel producer Better Biodiesel is going to be featured on an upcoming episode of the History Channel’s show Boneyard… a show that looks at the recycling of some big items, such as bombers and bridges: Chairman and CEO Ron Crafts will appear on The …
Greening the Garbage Truck
Two hundred twenty-five garbage trucks from Allied Waste will soon be running on biodiesel. There’s this quick blurb in Biodiesel Magazine about the move: San Mateo County, Calif.-based Allied Waste will roll out its new green initiative Thursday with the announcement of a major change: Its entire 225-truck fleet will switch to locally sourced biodiesel. The move is expected to …