Seattle Stops Buying Soy Biodiesel, Waste Grease OK
Concerns about the impact that soy-based biodiesel might be having on the environment (and, I know, that’s another story and debate of its own), Seattle officials have stopped buying biodiesel for the city’s fleet. But the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports that they could start buying biodiesel made from local waste grease: “Not all biodiesels are the same,” [Brenda Bauer, director of …
Cool Weather Jatropha Plant for Biodiesel
Jatropha is one of the promising non-food feedstocks for biodiesel. However, the tropical plant is not well-suited for the cooler climes of some parts of the U.S. But Biomass Magazine reports that an American company is working on a variety of jatropha that could grow in colder areas: California-based SG Biofuels has identified several strains of cold-tolerant jatropha and has …
NREL & Google Launch Alternative Fuel Map
Don’t know where to buy your biodiesel? Un-enlightened about ethanol’s whereabouts? Perplexed about propane? Well, a new tool from the National Renewable Energy Labs and Google could help you be a more active alternative fuel buyer. Ecogeek.org reports that the two have launched TransAtlas, an interactive map that shows all existing and planned alternative fuel stations across the country: The …
Boeing Biodiesel Study Backs Up Earlier Claim
About three weeks ago, Boeing officials proclaimed that biodiesel is just fine to use in aircraft. Now, they’ve backed up that claim with a study that proves biodiesel’s effectiveness in flight. Forbes reports that the Boeing study was released during the Paris Air Show and found that a series of tests by Japan Airlines, Air New Zealand and Continental Airlines …
Biodiesel Gets Sweet Smell of Success in Stinkweed
While it might have been something that farmers have tried to keep out of their fields, stinkweed could prove to be a successful product for those growing feedstocks for biodiesel. This article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution says stinkweed… also known as field pennycress… might just be the ticket for those trying to find a non-food stock for the green …
Biodiesel Board Expands Web Presence to Facebook
On the heels of its successful launch on YouTube earlier this year, the nation’s premier biodiesel advocacy group has expanded its Web presence with the launch of the National Biodiesel Board’s Facebook page. This press release from the NBB explains how the board will use this newest medium as another outlet for biodiesel information and discussion: With more than 100 …
Biofuels Promoters in New Holland Tractor Race
Two biofuels promoters took part in the 4th annual New Holland/Michael Peterson Celebrity Tractor Race held Sunday at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville. Chuck Leavell (left) is probably best known as the versatile keyboardist for the Rolling Stones and Joe Jobe is CEO of the National Biodiesel Board. Jobe noted that New Holland Boomer being used for the race …
Scientists for Biodiesel Tops 100
Add two university deans to the growing list of scientists who are backing biodiesel. According to the National Biodiesel Board, more than 100 scientists have signed the “Scientists for Biodiesel” declaration, which highlights biodiesel’s sustainability and its benefits to reduce dependence on petroleum, help address climate change and boost domestic economies: Thomas Payne, Vice Chancellor and Dean at the University …
Biodiesel on Satellite Radio
Truckers and others heard about biodiesel on the XM-Sirius Radio Dave Nemo Show this week featuring National Biodiesel Board CEO Joe Jobe and singer/songwriter Michael Peterson for the live show on Friday in Nashville. Jobe is at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville this week for the New Holland/Michael Peterson Celebrity Tractor Race and he gives New Holland a lot …