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Diesel Technology Forum Presents Web-Based Learning Series

Diesel Technology Forum Presents Web-Based Learning Series

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

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

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

Diesel Powered Models In USA Save Owners Big Bucks +VIDEO

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

2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

World Leaders Promise Fossil Fuel Phase-Out

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

EPA Proposes Renewable Fuel Obligations for 2014-2016

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

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

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

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

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

Audi Believes: Diesel Fuel From Water +VIDEO

Audi Believes: Diesel Fuel From Water +VIDEO

Fuel of the future: Research facility in Dresden produces first batch of Audi e-diesel April 21, 2015 | INGOLSTADT, Germany; Audi has taken another big step in the development of new, CO2-neutral fuels: A pilot plant in Dresden has started production of the synthetic fuel Audi e-diesel. After a commissioning phase of j ... Continue reading

Capitol Hill Briefing: Meeting America's Fuel Efficiency & Environmental Goals With Clean Diesel Cars, Trucks & SUVs

Capitol Hill Briefing: Meeting America's Fuel Efficiency & Environmental Goals With Clean Diesel Cars, Trucks & SUVs

Automakers & Diesel Associations Outline Benefits of New Diesel Technology on Capitol Hill -- As the U.S. advances efforts to increase passenger car mileage and decrease Greenhouse Gas emissions in the coming years, advanced clean diesel vehicles can play a key role in achieving efficiency and environmental gains provi ... Continue reading

U.S. Industry Blasts EPA Decision on Biodiesel Imports

U.S. Industry Blasts EPA Decision on Biodiesel Imports

EPA to Fast-Track Argentinian Biodiesel by Easing Sustainability Requirements WASHINGTON January 27, 2015; The National Biodiesel Board on Tuesday sharply criticized a decision by the EPA to allow streamlined Argentinian biodiesel imports to the U.S. under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). “This decision poses a ... Continue reading

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