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SEARCHMENUSEARCHCOLUMBUS, OHIO — After a successful pilot program, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is now fully integrating alternative fuels into its fleet. By executive order, Ohio Governor Bob Taft asked ODOT to use at least 1 million gallons of biodiesel fuel and 30,000 gallons of ethanol per year and to purchase only new cars that are able to run on both unleaded fuel and ethanol.
Read More →RICHMOND, VA — Virginia's major-party candidates for governor announced that they would support tax incentives to encourage the production of biodiesel fuel in Virginia, saying rising gas prices demand government efforts to pursue alternative energy sources, according to The Roanoke Times.
Read More →DEKALB COUNTY, IL — DeKalb County expects to spend nearly 71 percent more for regular and diesel gasoline this fiscal year than the $188,000 it had budgeted, according to the Daily Inquirer. DeKalb City Manager Mark Biernacki said the city set aside about $220,000 for gas in its FY2006 budget, but expects to exceed that amount by about 20 percent if the current trend continues.
Read More →The history of U.S. diesel emission regulations began with the 1970 Clean Air Act. OEMs responded with technological innovations, but are being forced to consider other compliance options to meet the upcoming more stringent standards.
Read More →LINCOLN, NB – The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's 870 cars, trucks, buses, vans, tractors, and utility vehicles now run on alternative fuels produced primarily from Nebraska crops, according to a June 25 report in The Independent.
Read More →CONCORD, NH – The Granite State Clean Cities Coalition and New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services have requested proposals for biodiesel projects. Two types of proposals will be considered.
Read More →LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman recently signed an executive order that directs all state agencies using fleet vehicles to require state employees to use E-85 ethanol and biodiesel fuel whenever available, and while operating a state flexible-fuel or diesel-powered vehicle.
Read More →Since integrating biodiesel into its fleet, the city of Keene has seen a 30 percent carbon exhaust reduction, extended equipment service life, and fewer headaches for equipment operators and mechanics.
Read More →PORTLAND, OR – Diesel prices in Portland, Ore., are expected to go up after new EPA requirements go into effect next year, according to the Portland Tribune.
Read More →NEW YORK – New York City is going to impose strict environmental standards on cars and vans it buys, and require that diesel trucks and buses be modified in a effort to reduce harmful emissions, according to the New York Times.
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