Topic: biodiesel

Evaluating Medium-Duty Truck Alternative-Fuel Technologies

When it comes to alternative-fuel systems for medium-duty (Class 4-7) trucks, one size does not fit all. Fleets have five green options to consider.

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Sean Lyden | Fuel Management - Reduce Fuel Costs | Read more

Greenleaf Biofuels, Tenaska BioFuels Reach Agreement on Biodiesel Plant

NEW HAVEN, CT– Omaha, Neb.-based Tenaska BioFuels LLC has signed an exclusive multi-year agreement to supply feedstock and sell biodiesel fuel from Greenleaf Biofuels' New Haven, Conn., plant.

Posted on December 19, 2011 | Biodiesel – Petroleum Diesel – B20 Refining | Read more

Biodiesel Conference Set for San Francisco in January

SAN FRANCISCO – The California Biodiesel & Renewable Diesel Conference is scheduled for Jan. 16, 2012 at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis.

Posted on November 28, 2011 | Biodiesel – Petroleum Diesel – B20 Refining | Read more

Clemson University's Biodiesel Program Honored

CLEMSON, SC — The biodiesel program at Clemson University has been named Energy Project of the Year by the Association of South Carolina Energy Managers.

Posted on November 27, 2011 | Biodiesel – Petroleum Diesel – B20 Refining | Read more

Lincoln Energy Solutions Expands Biofuel Delivery Service Area

GREENVILLE, SC – Biofuels provider Lincoln Energy Solutions said it will double its fleet size by early 2012 in order to expand the company’s delivery service throughout the Southeast.

Posted on November 24, 2011 | Biodiesel – Petroleum Diesel – B20 Refining | Read more

South Carolina Capital to Tap Used Turkey Cooking Oil for Biodiesel

COLUMBIA, SC – City officials in Columbia, S.C., are asking local residents who plan to deep-fry their Thanksgiving turkey to save the used cooking oil and drop it off later at the city’s Public Works facility. Midlands Biofuels will use that used oil to make biodiesel that will help fuel the city’s fleet.

Posted on November 22, 2011 | Biodiesel – Petroleum Diesel – B20 Refining | Read more

'Big Easy' Rolls Out Red Carpet for Renewable Fuels

Ross Montalbano, fleet personnel with Hollywood Trucks, fills a truck with biodiesel. SLCFP, Golden Leaf Energy and Hollywood Trucks worked together to make film production in the Bayou State greener.

Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel Partnership (SLCFP) brings biodiesel and ethanol to local film productions.

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Julie Sutor | Biodiesel – Petroleum Diesel – B20 Refining | Read more

Snohomish County Increases Biodiesel Options for Fleet Vehicles

SNOHOMISH, WA -- Snohomish County announced it has partnered with General Biodiesel and PetroCard to increase options for renewable energy sources to fuel county fleet vehicles.

Posted on October 25, 2011 | Biodiesel – Petroleum Diesel – B20 Refining | Read more

Pittsburgh Mayor Proposes Adding 4 CNG-Powered Refuse Trucks

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl announced plans to introduce legislation to the Pittsburgh City Council to make city refuse trucks “greener,” thanks to a pilot partnership with EQT Corp. and the receipt of a $500,000 grant.

Posted on October 18, 2011 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more

Verizon Adds 13 CNG Vans to Florida Fleet

CLEARWATER, FL -- Verizon has added to its Florida fleet 13 Ford cargo vans converted to run on compressed natural gas, as part of the company's goal to have 7.5 percent of its national fleet run on alternative energy by the end of 2011.

Posted on October 17, 2011 | Natural Gas – Conversions, Vehicles and Technology | Read more