WASHINGTON (February 22, 2023) – New survey results highlight American opinions on strategies to mitigate climate change and the best approaches when it comes to fuels and technologies. “Addressing climate change is a growing focus of governments and the private sector alike. It is important to understand where the American people stand on key issues now being
In a move to foster energy security, cleaner air and more sustainable transportation, the Michigan Soybean Committee has announced the formation of the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition. The new coalition promotes the use of advanced biofuels, including biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Produced from renewable resources, such as soybean oil and used cooking
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The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced today it is continuing to expand and improve its fleet of buses, adding 10 new cleaner diesel-engine coaches to the fleet today. This is in addition to 28 new coaches added last August. A delivery of 10 more new coaches is expected this spring, which will complete DDOT
Diverse organizations aim to support biodiesel for a healthier environment FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ST. JOHNS, Michigan (February 14, 2023) – The Michigan Soybean Committee announces three new stakeholders in the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC). Formed in 2022, MiABC promotes use of biodiesel and other advanced biofuels produced from renewable resources such as soybean oil
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As efforts continue to reduce emissions, biodiesel offers drivers today for a cleaner burning fuel. Pete Probst, President of Indigenous Energy, shares opportunities to increase its use, benefiting the environment and soybean farmers. Originally shared by Brownfield News, January 18, 2022.
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The United Soybean Board partnered with Purdue University on a Food and Fuel study to evaluate whether the increased use of soybean oil in biofuels has contributed to the rising retail prices of food products for consumers. Among the study’s findings was an expanded crush for oil to meet biofuel demand created increased availability for
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Collaboration comes as U-M announces new sustainability actions The University of Michigan is partnering with Delta Air Lines to help spur the availability and widespread adoption of sustainable aviation fuel and reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions resulting from university-sponsored travel. Under Delta’s SAF program, participating institutions provide financial contributions toward SAF use and can claim
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W2 Fuel believes in environmental benefits of biodiesel Like a cat with nine lives, a biodiesel production plant in Adrian, Michigan, faced down multiple business and economic challenges over the years. Thanks to W2 Fuel, it’s now a thriving operation that brings sustainable, renewable biodiesel fuel to Midwest customers. “W2 Fuel believes in alternatives to
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ADM completed a 16-month field trial using Class 8 Mack trucks equipped with Optimus Technologies Vector system and 100% biodiesel fuel (B100). ADM, along with partners Optimus Technologies, Clean Fuels Alliance America, Decatur Mack, American Lung Association, Illinois Soybean Association, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, and others, have completed an almost 1.3-million-mile field trial demonstrating the
Evergreen deploys 100% biodiesel with Optimus’ Vector System in their semi-trucks Evergreen Grease Service, Inc. (Adrian, Michigan) has installed The Vector System in two of its semi-trucks, reducing carbon emissions from these trucks to near-zero, with plans to convert the whole fleet by 2022. This move is a major step towards Evergreen’s goal of reducing
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