Biofuel News
Michigan EGLE Offering Fuel Transformation Program Funds
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has opened the Fiscal Year 2026 Fuel Transformation Program (FTP), making up to $28 million available to reduce emissions from diesel-powered vehicles, engines, vessels, and equipment operating in Michigan. The program supports Michigan’s efforts to improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and modernize transportation and equipment […]
Biodiesel Recovery Begins as New RFS Volumes Take Hold
After several years marked by policy uncertainty, reduced production, and inconsistent market signals, the U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel industry is beginning to regain momentum following the implementation of record Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) biomass-based diesel volumes in 2026. Industry leaders say the stronger Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) are already encouraging producers to restart idled […]
Volvo Trucks Launches All-new Engine Platform for Wide Range of Alternative Fuels
Volvo Trucks’ most fuel-efficient engines ever are here – two all-new 13-liter engines ready for renewable diesel and gas fuel types, including future hydrogen applications. Both are based on Volvo’s latest in-house developed engine platform. New Engine Platform Made for Alternative Fuels The combustion engine continues to play an important role in Volvo Truck’s driveline […]
State of Sustainable Fleets: Renewable Fuel Adoption Growing
“The State of Sustainable Fleets 2026 Market Brief,” released May 4 during the 2026 ACT Expo in Las Vegas, paints a detailed picture of a commercial transportation industry navigating one of the most challenging and rapidly evolving periods in recent history. Now in its seventh year, the annual report provides a technology-neutral analysis of how […]
Biobased Diesel Industry Raises Concerns After Proposed RFS Updates
The House recently passed legislation that would allow nationwide year-round sales of E15 gasoline while also making significant changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and the treatment of small refinery exemptions (SREs). The proposal is now headed to the Senate and has sparked significant debate across the biofuels and agricultural sectors, particularly among corn […]
B20 Club: Suburban Communities Commit to Sustainability with Low-Carbon B20 Biodiesel
Two Chicago suburban communities – the Village of River Forest and Village of Skokie – solidified their commitment to environmental sustainability by joining the B20 Club of Illinois. As new members, River Forest and Skokie join other Illinois communities and organizations working toward cleaner air and more sustainable operations by fueling with B20 biodiesel. Established […]