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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 8, 2019

Wisconsin City Adopts B-20 for All Diesel Vehicles

The City of Madison fleet began slowly introducing biodiesel for the past year. This summer marked the first time all ten city fueling sites dispensed B-20.

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Articlesby Thi DaoJanuary 8, 2019

Achieving Clean Fleet Goals

Whether it’s reducing reliance on traditional fuels or cutting harmful emissions, public agencies are meeting their sustainability goals through various methods.

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ArticlesNovember 16, 2018

5 Steps to Improving Biodiesel Performance in Cold Weather

A biodiesel specialist with the Illinois Soybean Association provides five steps to help ensure trouble-free fuel performance this winter.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 15, 2018

New York City to Phase Out Diesel Use

Following a successful renewable diesel demo project, New York City announced it will phase out the use of traditional diesel for its fleet.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaJune 1, 2018

How the City of Austin Reduces its Carbon Footprint

In order to meet a citywide goal to become carbon neutral by 2020, the City of Austin, Texas, found success in adopting multiple alternative fuels.

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NewsAugust 22, 2017

NYC's 2017 Vehicle Purchases Average 83 MPG

Driven by an investment in electric vehicles (EVs), fuel economy of new non-emergency light- and medium-duty vehicle purchases for the New York City fleet reached 83.7 mpg in fiscal-year 2017.

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NewsApril 7, 2017

National Park Runs Biodiesel Year-Round

Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota runs biodiesel blends of up to B-20 year-round, despite temperatures that fall to an average low of minus 7 degrees. A proper winter additive prevents problems.

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NewsMarch 23, 2017

NYC's New Vehicles Average 55 MPG

In fiscal-year 2016, New York City’s fleet of light- and medium-duty non-emergency vehicle purchases averaged 55 mpg. This was achieved through the addition of electric, hybrid, and other fuel-efficient vehicles.

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NewsOctober 6, 2016

DC Water Uses Biodiesel to Fuel its Fleet

DC Water now uses biodiesel fuel to fuel all 230 of its diesel vehicles, including sewer trucks, utility and dump trucks, crane trucks, and crew cabs. The agency uses a B-20 blend of 20% biodiesel and 80% petroleum diesel.

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Newsby Roselynne ReyesSeptember 2, 2016

Chicago Park District Using Cooking Oil to Fuel Trucks

Through its biodiesel program, the Chicago Park District recycles used cooking oil from local restaurants to fuel 56 vehicles in its fleet, including lawnmowers, refuse trucks, and log loaders.

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