News By Topic: Vehicles and the Environment: Clean Bio-Diesel

EPA Finalizes RFS Numbers for 2014-2016

Dec 1, 2015

Agency used waiver authority to set numbers lower than those called for by Congress. December 1, 2015 Explore our Fuels Resource Center for everything you need to know about fuels — from the source that knows the subject best. Page Content​WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency ... Continue reading

Propel Fuels Reports Strong Consumer Adoption of Renewable Diesel as Retail Sales Rise 300 Percent in Southern California

Nov 18, 2015

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2015 -- Propel Fuels launched Diesel HPR (High Performance Renewable) across Southern California in August 2015, and consumer adoption of the fuel has risen 300 percent compared to its former biodiesel product (B20). Propel's Diesel HPR is a low-carbon fuel that meets the ASTM D-976 petroleum dies ... Continue reading

Why Is Getting US Off Gasoline So Important to The Auto Channel?

Nov 2, 2015

Engine fuel and energy technology doesn't just power automobiles, it powers our entire economy. No, I take that back, it powers the world's economy. The automobile industry is the world's largest and most important industry. If we, the people in all democratic countries, can find a new and better way to fuel vehicles; ... Continue reading

Diesel Technology Forum Presents Web-Based Learning Series

Aug 21, 2015

Beginning September 2nd, the Diesel Technology Forum will host a series of online web-based sessions on a range of topics including personal transportation choices, goods movement, rail and water transportation, emergency preparedness, agricultural productivity and efficiency, renewable fuels, construction efficiency a ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel's Marc Rauch Takes Over Fuel Freedom Foundation's Twitter Feed on Wednesday +VIDEO

Jul 29, 2015

Mark your calendars for this Wednesday, set your alarms for 12 Noon PDT, and hide your good wine! AUTO CENTRAL - July 28, 2015: The Auto Channel's co-founder/co-publisher, Marc J. Rauch, has been invited by Fuel Freedom Foundation to take part in a live Twitter feed tomorrow at Noon, pacific time. If you've got questio ... Continue reading

Diesel Powered Models In USA Save Owners Big Bucks +VIDEO

Jul 12, 2015

ANN ARBOR July 9, 2015: Vehicles with clean diesel technology may be more expensive to buy or lease than those that run on gasoline, but they can save their owners thousands of dollars within just a few years, says a University of Michigan researcher. Bruce Belzowski, managing director of the U-M Transportation Researc ... Continue reading

2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

Jul 10, 2015

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100 Years Of U.S. Fuel Use - 80% Fossil Fuels

Jul 2, 2015

Fossil fuels have made up at least 80% of U.S. fuel mix since 1900 Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Monthly Energy Review While the energy history of the United States is one of significant change, three fossil fuel sources—petroleum, natural gas, and coal—have made up at least 80% of total U.S ... Continue reading

Neste's NEXBTL Renewable Diesel Proves Its Performance -- Across The USA On Just One Tank

Jun 29, 2015

Neste, the world largest producer of renewable diesel, CLP Motorsports and multiple time X-Games and Rallycross champion Tanner Foust made history on June 26th, when CLP Motorsports' Superlite Coupe crossed the finish line in Santa Monica, California, after driving across the USA on one tank of NEXBTL renewable diesel. ... Continue reading

Advanced Diesel Technologies Featured During Sustainable Transportation Day In Washington D.C.

Jun 23, 2015

The latest clean diesel innovations are on display at the Department of Energy's showcase of sustainable transportation solutions The latest near-zero emissions and fuel savings technologies will be on display at the U.S. Department of Energy's Sustainable Transportation Day June 22nd at the National Mall in Washington ... Continue reading

Across the USA on One Tank of Non-Petroleum Fuel -- made possible by Neste's NEXBTL renewable diesel

Jun 12, 2015

A team of motorsport enthusiasts will drive from Atlantic Coast of Florida to the Pacific Coast of California on just one tank of renewable fuel in June 21-26, 2015. This is made possible by NEXBTL renewable fuel that is produced from bio-based raw materials by Neste, the world's largest producer of renewable diesel. " ... Continue reading

World Leaders Promise Fossil Fuel Phase-Out

Jun 10, 2015

At G-7 meeting, leaders called to eliminate fossil fuel use by century’s end. ​BONN, Germany June 10, 2015; NACSonline reported that leaders of the world's seven largest economies, meeting this week in the Bavarian Alps for the Group of Seven (G-7) Summit, called for eliminating the use of fossil fuels by th ... Continue reading

EPA Proposes Renewable Fuel Obligations for 2014-2016

May 29, 2015

Proposed numbers lower than originally called for by Congress, representing a more realistic policy. May 29, 2015 Page Content​WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this morning issued a proposed rule establishing renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2014 – 2016. The proposed numbers, ... Continue reading

Chicago Area Clean Cities Members Saved More than 25 Million Gallons of Petroleum in 2014

May 28, 2015

Coalition of Chicago-area commercial fleets and municipalities work to reduce fuel consumption and improve air quality CHICAGO, May 28, 2015 – The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition today announced that in 2014 its member fleets saved more than 25 million gasoline gallon equivalents (GGEs) of petroleum and nearly ... Continue reading

Joule's CO2-Recycled Ethanol Meets U.S. and European Specifications

May 11, 2015

Joule, the pioneer of liquid fuels from recycled CO2, today announced the successful results from third-party testing of its ethanol fuel, setting the stage to obtain certification for commercial use. Initiated by AUDI, Joule’s strategic partner in the automotive space, the test results confirm that Joule’s e ... Continue reading