Flint Hills plans to open office in Ames IAApr 12, 2011 Flint Hills Resources announced that it will open a new office in Ames IA that will provide up to 20 new jobs. The new regional office will house operations, human resources, and purchasing departments to support four newly acquired Flint Hills ethanol plants throughout Iowa.... NBB applauds energy independence effortApr 5, 2011 The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) has welcomed President Obama’s call for boosting production of domestic fuels and said the US biodiesel industry stands ready to help the nation achieve greater energy independence.... Volvo Trucks to sell heavy hybrid vehiclesApr 5, 2011 As part of the Volvo Group’s focus on hybrid vehicles, Volvo Trucks is now commencing sales of heavy hybrid trucks, under the name Volvo FE Hybrid, to selected European markets. The hybrid trucks permit fuel savings of up to 30% and will be used primarily in distribution and refuse operations in an urban environment.... Canadian biodiesel mandate draws opposite reactions from CTA, CRFAMar 1, 2011 The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is challenging government claims that its members stand to reduce their carbon footprint in any significant manner through a biodiesel mandate announced February 10 by Minister of the Environment Peter Kent and Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz.... Comdata enhances DEF reporting, controlsMar 1, 2011 Comdata Corporation has implemented enhanced reporting and controls for Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and other alternative fuel types.... CCA licenses Nationwide Boiler Inc to use TRIM-NOX on fire tube boilersFeb 14, 2011 CCA announced that it had signed a license and supply agreement with Fremont CA-based Nationwide Boiler Inc to use CCA’s patented TRIM-NOX urea injection system for SCR applications on fire tube boilers. ... DTNA builds 1,000th hybrid electric vehicleFeb 14, 2011 Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) marked the production of its 1,000th hybrid electric vehicle with a celebration at its Mount Holly NC plant. The 1,000th vehicle—a Freightliner Business Class M2 106 Hybrid truck—is manufactured at the Mt Holly location.... CARB approves amendments to regulationsFeb 1, 2011 The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved amendments to the In-Use On-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation (Truck and Bus Rule) and the Heavy-Duty... MOL initiative aims to cut CO2 emissionsJan 25, 2011 Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd (MOL) has established a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) and started its use with the MOL tanker fleet. The SEEMP provides the most efficient vessel operation method (optimum route selection, appropriate maintenance, and so on considering slow steaming, ocean currents, and weather) to reduce CO2 emissions while ensuring safe operation and maintaining a strict operation schedule. ... One year later, Volvo EPA 2010 system exceeds expectationsJan 18, 2011 In the North American marketplace for more than a year, Volvo’s No Regen Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology has rapidly become the EPA’10 system of choice as more and more customers gain experience with the product... Biodiesel tax incentive gains an extensionJan 10, 2011 On December 17, President Barack Obama signed HR 4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. The legislation, among its provisions, retroactively extends the biodiesel tax incentive through 2011. ... LongMile DPF achieves CARB verificationJan 5, 2011 Detroit Diesel announced that Cleaire Advanced Emission Controls’ LongMile diesel particulate filter containing Detroit Diesel’s sintered metal filter technology has been verified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as Level 3+.... Eaton hybrids chalk up 100 million milesJan 5, 2011 Eaton Corporation announced that customers of its hybrid systems have collectively accumulated more than 100 million miles of service, reducing fuel consumption by 4 million gallons of diesel fuel and harmful emissions by 40,000 metric tons.... Air1 reaches 250 million gallons in salesJan 1, 2011 Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) producer Yara achieved the 250-million-gallon sales mark in November 2010. Its brand for DEF, Air1, is now present in more... Liner for steel tanks compatible with DEFJan 1, 2011 Blue1USA and Carboline Coatings Co announce an epoxy liner product for carbon steel storage tanks that is compatible with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).... Of Interestadvertisement Popular Pagesadvertisement advertisement DirectoriesNewsletterEvents
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