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Articlesby Chris WolskiJuly 9, 2013

On the Quest for Green Dollars

For fleets struggling to find the funds to buy alt-fuel vehicles, there is money available. All it takes to get it is to formulate a plan, build relationships, and pay attention to the details.

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NewsMay 28, 2013

European Environment Agency Study Shows Drop in CO2 Emissions

As diesel truck purchases increase in European Union countries, carbon dioxide emissions decrease.

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NewsFebruary 19, 2013

Clean Diesel Version of 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Debuts in Chicago

GM said it expects its 2014-MY Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel to get 42 mpg highway. According to the automaker, the engine is also rated for biodiesel and can use B-20.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2013

New EcoDiesel Engine Planned for 2014-MY Ram 1500 Pickup Truck

The engine will be a new 3.0L V-6 EcoDiesel and Ram Truck plans to match this engine with an eight-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission.

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NewsFebruary 6, 2013

Clean Diesel Technology Showcased at National Biodiesel Conference and Expo

The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) is participating in the Annual National Biodiesel Conference and Expo in Las Vegas this week, where the advancements and environmental benefits of clean diesel technology and the latest innovations in biodiesel fuel will be on display.

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NewsJanuary 30, 2013

Leonardo Academy Awarded $1.6 Million Grant to Implement Clean Diesel Projects

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has awarded Leonardo Academy a $1,600,000 Diesel Emission Reduction Act Grant, which will impact an estimated 50 diesel engines in EPA Region 5, throughout the Upper Midwest.

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NewsJanuary 16, 2013

Connecticut Awards $360K to Municipalities for New Diesel Vehicle Purchases

Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced grants of $360,000 to seven Connecticut municipalities that will use the funds to replace older diesel trucks with new vehicles that burn fuel cleaner and more efficiently.

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NewsDecember 19, 2012

National Biodiesel Board Joins Diesel Technology Forum

WASHINGTON – The National Biodiesel Board is the newest allied member of the Diesel Technology Forum, a non-profit organization that promotes the use of the most modern clean diesel technologies in the United States.

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NewsDecember 5, 2012

Northern Indiana Grant Opportunity for Clean Diesel Project

CROWN POINT, IN - South Shore Clean Cities is currently seeking project proposals to be included in a collaborative grant application for the Diesel Emission Reduction Grant Program. Proposals due Friday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m. CST.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichNovember 12, 2012

Report Identifies Possible Cause of Corrosion in Systems Storing and Dispensing ULSD

There have been persistent reports of severe and accelerated corrosion in storage tanks and dispensing equipment, ever since the EPA mandated the introduction of ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD). The Clean Diesel Fuel Alliance was formed, which commissioned a survey to investigate these reports. The results were released on Sept.5, 2012. The 146-page report says it has identified the possible cause of corrosion in systems stroing and dispensing ULSD.

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