The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently issued a new executive order permitting the use of the Vector System and B100 in on-road diesel engines from Optimus Technologies through the 2023 model year.
“We are delighted that B100 has again been recognized in California – a state that leads the nation in emissions control – as a viable solution to immediately help reduce carbon emissions,” said Colin Huwyler, founder and CEO of Optimus Technologies.
According to the company, the fuel system from Optimus Technologies enables B100-powered medium and heavy-duty diesel vehicles to operate at full efficiency in any weather condition. Optimus says their operational assets already in use in fleets are currently exceeding their 2030 CO2 emission targets, Optimus notes.
According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, vehicles using B100 instead of petroleum diesel can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 95%. Furthermore, data published by the DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory indicates that total lifecycle carbon emissions from B100 powered vehicles are considerably less than BEV and FCEV solutions.
