Five common biodiesel myths busted
Questions about cold weather operability are common for those of us in the biodiesel industry, and I’m happy to answer them—because biodiesel blends are used by fleets and truckers problem-free throughout North America, including during the depths of winter when used properly. Yet biodiesel’s alleged cold weather issues is one of the most persistent myths
Biodiesel ranks first among fleets for alt fuel use, survey says
According to the NTEA’s Fleet Purchasing Outlook study, biodiesel is now the most commonly used alternative fuel option on the market. Survey data shows 18% of fleets use biodiesel now, up from 15% in 2015. Biodiesel also came in first in the survey in terms of future interest. “The evolution of alternative fuel technologies is
Hino Trucks honored at National Biodiesel conference
Hino Trucks received the 2012 “Eye on Biodiesel Impact” award, presented by the National Biodiesel Board, for supporting the use of B20 biodiesel blends in a hybrid-electric truck, as well as in its complete product line of Class 6 and 7 conventional trucks.
Eaton’s underhood hose line for biodiesel, synthetic lubricants
The company’s new line of flexible rubber hose is designed for use with biodiesel B2 to B100 in diesel engines, trucks, buses, agricultural vehicles and off-highway applications. GH100 hose features a hydrogenated nitrile rubber tube, wrapped with aramid/poly braid reinforcement with a polyester abrasion-resistant cover.
Biodiesel is gaining momentum
The current biodiesel situation is less bleak because the Senate recently passed a bill renewing the $1/gal. tax credit for blending biodiesel into ULSD. The House passed a similar bill (H.R. 4213) in December of 2009. These bills need to be reconciled quickly to alleviate biodiesel producer difficulties. Approximately 95% of biodiesel producers shut down
Biodiesel making strides
In previous columns I’ve mentioned the fact that biodiesel fuels make sense for a variety of reasons––unlike corn-based ethanol
Penray offers winter products designed for biodiesel
Penray said its line of cold weather products can eliminate gelling, reduce down time, and also improve fuel efficiency, even with extremely cold temperatures and record snowfalls blanketing the country.
Penray introduces reformulated WINTER POW-R PLUS biodiesel fuel treatment for small- and medium-duty engines
Penray announced it has designed a new biodiesel treatment for small and medium engines. Recently reformulated to work on fuel systems up to 50 gal., Penray’s WINTER POW-R PLUS biodiesel fuel treatment provides superior cold weather protection, helps improve cetane, lubricity and fuel economy, and reduce emissions.
Penray enhances Winter Blend BioDiesel fuel treatment
Penray has enhanced its Winter Blend BioDiesel fuel treatment to make it the very best fuel treatment available in the industry.
Penray features WINTER POW-R PLUS BioDiesel Fuel Treatment
Penray says its WINTER POW-R PLUS BioDiesel Fuel Treatment provides superior cold weather protection.