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November 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

Biodiesel Powers More Fleets Than Ever

By Brendan Prebo

Biodiesel use has dramatically increased the last few years, with production at a high of 450 million gallons in 2007. A number of private and public sector fleets have already discovered its benefits.

Tags: B-20, biodiesel, The City of Denver’s Department of Public Works

September 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

Fuel Quality a Top Priority When Switching to Biodiesel

By Daryl Lubinsky

The City and County of San Francisco converted all of their diesel-powered vehicles to B-20, testing the quality of the fuel at each stage of transport.

Tags: B-20, biodiesel, City of San Francisco, County of San Francisco

July 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

City of Fayetteville Builds A Biodiesel Dispenser

Larry Goill Award Winner David Bragg, fleet operations superintendent for the City of Fayetteville, Ark., helped developed what may be the nation’s first biodiesel dispenser capable of blending at the dispenser.

By Cheryl Knight

In 2007, the City of Fayetteville, Ark., converted 52 percent of its 545 fleet vehicles to biodiesel. It currently saves 2.4 cents per gallon using B-20 versus petroleum diesel.

Tags: B-20, biodiesel, City of Fayetteville, David Bragg, dispenser

January 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

Charlottesville Goes 'Green'

Fleet Manager Jim McClung shows off the City's Toyota Prius.

By Lauren Colin

A city initiative to become more environmentally responsible prompted the Charlottesville Fire Department to pilot-test a Ford Escape Hybrid as an emergency response vehicle.

Tags: B-20, biodiesel, Charlottesville, fire department, green initiative

January 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

The City of Fayetteville Converts to Biodiesel

B-100 biodiesel is received via tanker, into heated and insulated storage tanks, direct from the producer.

By Lisajoyce Vergara

After several years in the making, the City of Fayetteville, Ark.’s attempts to convert its diesel-powered vehicles to biodiesel have become a reality. Last June, out of 545 fleet vehicles, 52 percent were converted to biodiesel.

Tags: B-100, B-20, biodiesel, Fayetteville

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