Leisure suits, bell-bottoms, and parachute pants have all come and gone, but there is a trend forming that is sure to outlast generations of bad fashion choices. These days, biodiesel is a cornerstone for fleets receiving national and international acclaim. Take a look at these recent winners who rely on biodiesel as a proven alternative fuel.
Automotive Magazine's "Top 50 Clean Fleets List"
This year's "Top 50 Clean Fleets" list from Automotive Fleet recognizes our nation's greenest fleets, and as expected, includes several biodiesel users.
#3 State Farm Insurance (Bloomington, IL), 1 vehicle on biodiesel
#8 Eli-Lilly & Company (Indianapolis, IN), 174 vehicles on biodiesel
#11 Con Ed (Long Island, New York), 1,761 vehicles on biodiesel
#12 Florida Power & Light (Riviera Beach, FL), 1,251 vehicles on biodiesel
#21 Alliant Energy, (Cedar Rapids, IA), 800 vehicles on biodiesel
#28 University of Michigan, (Ann Arbor), 90 vehicles on biodiesel
#29 Excel Energy, (Denver, CO), 353 vehicles on biodiesel
#34 JEA Fleet Services, (Jacksonville, FL), 425 vehicles on biodiesel
#35 Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport, 18 vehicles on biodiesel
#37 University of California-San Diego, 50 vehicles on biodiesel
#41 University of California-LA, 1 vehicle on biodiesel
#42 University of Washington, (Seattle), 48 vehicles on biodiesel
#44 University of California-Davis, 60 vehicles on biodiesel
#46 University of Iowa, (Iowa City), 38 vehicles on biodiesel
New York City Parks Named Fleet of the Year Fleet Owner Magazine recognized New York City Department of Parks and Recreation as vocational Fleet of the Year. The parks department Green Fleet features more than 1,400 vehicles that use a range of alternative fuels including B20. The fleet has also been featured in Government Fleet magazine and the national Parks & Recreation magazine. "More than half the parks department 2,300 vehicles use alternative energy from solar, to biodiesel, to hybrid to electric. As the nation's 'greenest' municipal fleet, we're serious about minimizing our impact on the environment," said parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe.
South Sound Intercity Transit Named Best Transit System The American Public Transportation Association's best medium-sized transit system in the U.S. runs its fleet of 99 buses on biodiesel blends. South Sound Intercity Transit in Washington serves the cities of Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater and Yelm.
Now in its 41st year, the FEW provides the ethanol industry with cutting-edge content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. As the largest, longest running ethanol conference in the world, the FEW is renowned for its superb programming—powered by Ethanol Producer Magazine —that maintains a strong focus on commercial-scale ethanol production, new technology, and near-term research and development. The event draws more than 2,300 people from over 31 countries and from nearly every ethanol plant in the United States and Canada.View More
Capturing and storing carbon dioxide in underground wells has the potential to become the most consequential technological deployment in the history of the broader biofuels industry. Deploying effective carbon capture and storage at biofuels plants will cement ethanol and biodiesel as the lowest carbon liquid fuels commercially available in the marketplace. The Carbon Capture & Storage Summit will offer attendees a comprehensive look at the economics of carbon capture and storage, the infrastructure required to make it possible and the financial and marketplace impacts to participating producers.View More
The Sustainable Fuels Summit: SAF, Renewable Diesel, and Biodiesel is a premier forum designed for producers of biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to learn about cutting-edge process technologies, innovative techniques, and equipment to optimize existing production. Attendees will discover efficiencies that save money while increasing throughput and fuel quality. Produced by Biodiesel Magazine and SAF Magazine, this world-class event features premium content from technology providers, equipment vendors, consultants, engineers, and producers to advance discussions and foster an environment of collaboration and networking. Through engaging presentations, fruitful discussions, and compelling exhibitions, the summit aims to push the biomass-based diesel sector beyond its current limitations.
Co-located with the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, the Sustainable Fuels Summit conveniently harnesses the full potential of the integrated biofuels industries while providing a laser-like focus on processing methods that deliver tangible advantages to producers. Registration is free of charge for all employees of current biodiesel, renewable diesel, and SAF production facilities, from operators and maintenance personnel to board members and executives.View More
MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER | MINNEAPOLIS,MINNESOTA
Serving the Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry
Taking place in September, the North American SAF Conference & Expo, produced by SAF Magazine, in collaboration with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) will showcase the latest strategies for aviation fuel decarbonization, solutions for key industry challenges, and highlight the current opportunities for airlines, corporations and fuel producers.View More
GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER | NASHVILLE,TN
Now in its 19th year, the International Biomass Conference & Expo is expected to bring together more than 900 attendees, 160 exhibitors and 65 speakers from more than 25 countries. It is the largest gathering of biomass professionals and academics in the world. The conference provides relevant content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. In addition to abundant networking opportunities, the largest biomass conference in the world is renowned for its outstanding programming—powered by Biomass Magazine–that maintains a strong focus on commercial-scale biomass production, new technology, and near-term research and development. Join us at the International Biomass Conference & Expo as we enter this new and exciting era in biomass energy.View More