biodiesel
Fleet Sustainability: Using Biodiesel to Drive Success
The growth of the sustainability movement is changing the fleet industry. Read this white paper to learn how biodiesel is helping fleets lower their emissions while providing the performance and ROI they need.
April 27, 2021EPA Sets Final Rule for 2021 Biomass-Based Diesel Requirement
A driver unloads corn at a refining facility in Jewell, Iowa. The 2020 volume requirement for biomass-based diesel was about 170 million gallons higher than in 2019. (Sergio Flores/Bloomberg News)
The Environmental Protection Agency announced the final rule that sets the biomass-based diesel statutory minimum requirement at 2.43 billion gallons for 2021, the same level as the 2020 requirement.
February 5, 2020Deal on Biodiesel, Railroads Credits Hinges on Broader Tax Package
United Soybean Board
Congressional leaders are close to a deal that would extend a slew of expired incentives for biodiesel, alcoholic beverages and short-line railroads, though it could depend on completing a broader tax compromise in time to add the provisions to a must-pass spending bill.
December 16, 2019Trump EPA Pledges Biofuel Boost to Calm Corn-State Criticism
Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News
The Trump administration is taking action to boost U.S. demand for corn-based ethanol and soybean-based biodiesel, as the president seeks to temper criticism from farmers and Midwest politicians before next year’s election.
October 4, 2019Officials Agree on Plan to Boost Ethanol, Biodiesel
Sergio Flores/Bloomberg News
The Trump administration has agreed to a new plan for boosting renewable fuels and offsetting waivers exempting oil refineries from mandates to use them, according to three people familiar with the matter who asked for anonymity before a formal announcement.
October 1, 2019Bretthauer Oil Expands Offerings With REG Ultra Clean Diesel
Bretthauer Oil announced on Sept. 10 the availability of REG Ultra Clean Diesel for bulk delivery and for purchase at Bretthauer Oil cardlock sites in Hillsboro and McMinnville, Ore.
September 10, 2019Indonesian Road Test Finds Palm Oil Biofuel ‘Safe’ for Cars
Sanjit Das/Bloomberg News
Indonesia said it conducted the world’s longest road test using diesel blended with 30% palm oil, and the results showed that the biofuel is safe for cars.
September 6, 2019How Fleets Can Take Advantage of Biodiesel's Benefits
What fuel can help you reduce fuel costs and emissions while keeping fleet performance strong? The answer is biodiesel. Learn why large national fleets like Ruan Transportation and small local operations are running on biodiesel blends in this webinar from North America’s largest biodiesel producer, Renewable Energy Group.
May 15, 2019Biodiesel 101: Facts about the Fuel and its Benefits
What is biodiesel and how could it benefit you? Get straight answers on how biodiesel is made, its affect on fleet performance, how it reduces emissions, and the business advantages of using biodiesel blends to fuel your fleet.
April 11, 2019Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer Introduces Biodiesel Tax Credit Legislation
Biodiesel pumps at a gas station. (TT File Photo)
Bipartisan legislation that would extend the biodiesel tax credit by two years was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
April 9, 2019