Hawaii is well known for its lush green countryside, but the Big Island is going to be even greener, environmentally, thanks to biodiesel. This article from the Hawaii Tribune-Herald says Hawaii County is half a year into a successful switch using B20, a 20 percent blend of the green fuel with conventional diesel. County deputy managing director Randy Kurohara said …
Get Set to Go to the Biodiesel Conference in Tampa!
It’s that time of year again! Time to register for the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo, going on Jan. 25-28, 2016, in Tampa, Florida. Organizers promise networking and educational opportunities that aren’t available anywhere else. This year, we are on the water in Tampa, and you’ll see some big differences to our format. First, we’ve expanded meeting and sitting space …
ABFA Opposes Biodiesel Tax Credit Restructure
A move that extends the federal biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credit for two years, but changes its structure, is finding opposition from at least one biofuels group. The Advanced Biofuels Producers Association opposes an amendment by Sens. Charles Grassley and Maria Cantwell, which would extend the $1-per-gallon federal credit, but would convert the credit from one for blenders (those …
Young Scientists Can Apply for Biodiesel Scholarship
College science students are being invited to apply for scholarships to attend the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo, Jan. 25 – 28 in Tampa, Florida. The National Biodiesel Board, the United Soybean Board and the National Biodiesel Foundation are offering a $500 travel scholarship with the application deadline of Nov. 12. Next Generation Scientists for Biodiesel is an NBB program …
Pittsburgh Expands Optimus Tech’s Biodiesel Solution
The City of Pittsburgh is expanding its use of Optimus Technologies’ solution that will allow the city to use more biodiesel in the city’s vehicles. This news release from Optimus says its EPA‐approved technology will be put in 20 public works trucks, as well as deploying an Optimus-designed, 5,000-gallon storage/refilling station at the city’s main garage that supports over 100 trucks. Through Optimus’ solution, …
Scania Offers Biodiesel-Hybrid Truck
Swedish truck maker Scania is adding to its lineup of biodiesel-friendly options in its trucks. After giving the OK for a line of trucks to run on renewable diesel and having an Australian company declare it would brew its own biodiesel to use in its fleet of Scania trucks, the company has now announced a Scania-developed hybrid truck for urban …
NEB Debuts Biofuel Education Videos
The Nebraska Ethanol Board has debut several biofuel education videos that focus on the economic and environmental benefits of using renewable fuels. The ‘white board-style’ biofuel videos starring gruff military man Colonel Korn and modern couple Andy & Sandy. “The educational messages embodied in the new videos are an excellent means of communicating the benefits of ethanol to students as …
Washington City Goes Green, Saves with Biodiesel
A Washington state city’s conversion to biodiesel will keep the environment green while saving the municipality some green, too. This story from the Bellevue Reporter says a new contract the city has to run biodiesel in its fleet is expected to save more than $25,000 a year. “Our new biodiesel contract is a big win for Bellevue’s Environmental Stewardship Initiative,” …
Opinion: VW Could Repair Image with Biodiesel
Biodiesel could be the solution to fix Volkswagen’s image left tarnished by revelations the company rigged the emissions testing for its diesel vehicles. This opinion piece in the Denver Post by Bill Germain, described as a sustainable business strategist and environmental advocate, makes it very clear he’s not happy with what VW did, especially since he owns one himself. And …
Canadian Biodiesel Maker BIOX Gets New CEO
A Canadian biodiesel maker is getting a new boss. BIOX Corporation announced that Alan Rickard has been selected to replace Chris Clinning as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 2, 2015. Mr. Rickard is a commercial executive with over 15 years of experience in the agri-food, energy and renewable fuels sectors having most recently served as VP Commercial Operations, Canada at …