While the revised WWFC 4 spec allows up to 5 percent conventional fatty acid methyl ester biodiesel, Neste stated that the WWFC 5 specification excludes FAME biodiesel, favoring hydrotreated vegetable oil and biomass-to-liquid blend stocks.
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association thanked Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad for launching the Fueling Our Future program, which aims to expand E30 and biodiesel availability, building upon Iowa's history as a leader in production of renewable fuels.
Minnesota proves once again it's on the cutting edge of renewables with the move to 10 percent biodiesel
Lin is only 15 years old, but she is the mastermind behind the Turn Grease into Fuel project, which has provided more than 70 needy families in the New England area with residential heating. She will receive the 2013 Brower Youth Award on Oct. 22.
Starting with RME composed largely of oleic, linoleic and linolenic acid, the catalyst-assisted metathesis reaction with 1-hexene as further reagent led to a variation of the chain lengths, which significantly influenced the fuel's boiling curve.
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association has voiced its support for a recommendation by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to move the state to a 10 percent biodiesel inclusion rate in every gallon of diesel sold in Minnesota, up from B5.
The Deutz Agripower engines of the series TCD 7.8 L6, TCD 6.1 L6 and TCD 4.1 L4 can be approved for operation with biodiesel as a pure fuel. This is the result of the project successfully completed by Deutz AG, funded by Germany's UFOP.
Tri-State Biodiesel has made a name for itself in New York City as the B20 fuel supplier for Mercedes-Benz's fashion week, the B50, and now B99.9, supplier for the Twin Towers Tribute Lights, and as a premier biodiesel home heating service provider.
Oakhurst and Maine Standard Biofuels announced on Sept. 13 that they have received a Breathe Easy Leadership Honorable Mention Award from the Northeast Diesel Collaborative for reducing diesel emissions beyond what the local laws require.
The research, conducted in early September, shows 87 percent of Iowans surveyed are familiar with biodiesel. Of those familiar, 74 percent have a positive impression of biodiesel, with just 2 percent saying they have a negative impression.
August was a robust month for passenger vehicle sales in the U.S. and clean diesel and hybrid cars were no exception, with diesels showing a 41.8 percent increase compared to August 2012 and hybrids experiencing a 38.1 percent increase.
The new law, signed by Mayor Mike Bloomberg Sept. 4, requires use of B5 by 2014 and B20 by 2016, during the warm weather months. The bill also calls for the city to conduct a pilot program to study the feasibility of using B20 year-round.
SkyNRG, the Amsterdam-based global market maker in sustainable fuels, has reached an agreement with Schiphol Airport, also in Amsterdam, to supply its ground transportation vehicles with a 30 percent sustainable waste-based diesel.
The Hawaiian Electric Companies began a search for suppliers of cleaner fuels, including ultra-low sulfur diesel, biodiesel or biodiesel blends. The companies are seeking up to 150,000 barrels per year (6.3 MMgy) by Jan. 1, 2015, for three years.
LAN Colombia, member of the LATAM Airlines Group, with the help of Terpel, recently marked a milestone in the country's and region's commercial aviation history by carrying out the first flight in Colombia using biojet fuel made from camelina oil.
New case study shows rapid growth of biodiesel industry in Calif.
By Environmental Defense Fund
August 26, 2013
As the world's first advanced biofuel to be commercially produced, biodiesel is a triple-win for California: it reduces greenhouse gas emissions and improves air quality; it provides fuel choice at the pump; and biodiesel spurs green job growth.
New GRFA map shows 62 countries have biofuel-friendly policies
By The Global Renewable Fuels Alliance
August 22, 2013
According to the Global Renewable Fuels Alliance, 62 countries now have biofuels-friendly policies in place that have driven global demand. Governments in every corner of the world, from Australia to Zimbabwe, have embraced biofuels.
Researchers at the University of Tennessee developed thin-film sensors with high sensitivity toward biodiesel contamination in jet fuel. Small strips of these sensors have been tested to detect the trace FAME contaminant as low as 0.5 ppm.
Alaffia, a fair-trade body care company based in Olympia Wash., is celebrating its 10 year anniversary by sending CEO Olowo-n'djo Tchala on an 8,780 mile, couch-surfing tour across the U.S. in a biodiesel van. Proceeds will benefit women of Togo.
IRFA is delivering the biodiesel message on 12 billboards throughout the Des Moines area, focused on routes to the state fairgrounds. The campaign urges increasing biodiesel usage, and encourages farmers to enter a chance to win $1,000 in biodiesel.
National Distributors Inc. announced a new partnership Aug. 5 with Maine Standard Biofuels to begin using a blend of biodiesel made from used cooking oil sourced from Maine restaurants. It's expected to save National Distributors 10 cents a gallon.
Between 2011-'12, biofuel consumption grew only 2.9 percent, compared to the previous year's growth of 5.3 percent. Reasons given by EurObserv'ER's annual Biofuels Barometer include economic crisis and a pending EU biofuels cap and ILUC inclusion.
Alaska Airlines and Hawaii BioEnergy signed an agreement for the purchase of sustainable biofuel for its aircraft. Founded in 2006, Hawaii BioEnergy is a consortium of three of Hawaii's largest landowners and three venture capital companies.
Malaysia is launching a B5 biodiesel mandate for its southern region, according to the Malaysian Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities, following the success of its program in central Malaysia. The government is investigating use of B10.
UMTRI researchers built their model by developing three- and five-year cost estimates of depreciation by modeling used vehicle auction data and fuel costs by modeling government data, combined with repairs, fees and taxes, insurance and maintenance.
Bioheat is gaining traction in the Northeast. Starting July 1, 2014, every gallon of oil heat in the state of Rhode Island will contain at least 2 percent biodiesel. The legislation gradually increases the blend from 2 percent to 5 percent by 2017.
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