54.5 Percent of Commercial Trucks Operating in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas Now Powered by Newest-Generation Near-Zero Emissions Diesel Technology |
In Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas - the states that comprise EPA Region 6 - the newest, cleanest, near-zero-emissions diesel truck technologies now make up 54.5 percent of the diesel-powered commercial vehicles on U.S. roads, above the national average of 49 percent, according to the Diesel Technology Forum’s analysis of 2020 U.S. vehicles in operation data (Class 3-8) provided by IHS Markit. The region is the top region in the U.S. for share of commercial vehicles that come with the latest near-zero emissions technology generating significant environmental benefits. |
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Fremont Switching Dozens of Vehicles to Renewable Diesel |
In an effort to reduce its own carbon footprint, the city of Fremont in California will soon be switching dozens of its heavy duty vehicles and equipment to renewable diesel, following the lead of other public agencies that have made the conversion in recent years. About 90 city fire trucks, street sweepers, dump trucks, pickup trucks, lawnmowers, backhoes, tractors and vacuum trucks that currently use standard Number 2 diesel fuel will be switched over to renewable diesel. In all, the switch should result in “an immediate 13% reduction in total fleet carbon emissions,” said Rachel DiFranco, the city’s sustainability manager. Read More
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Ohio EPA Offering Grants to Replace Diesel-Powered Off-Road Equipment with Electric-Powered Equipment |
Ohio EPA is accepting applications for 2021 Diesel Mitigation Trust Fund grants through Aug. 13, 2021. Grants are available for off-road equipment operating in 26 priority counties.
Owners of aging diesel cargo handling equipment, airport ground support equipment, and freight switcher locomotives in eligible counties may apply for grants to repower or replace the diesel equipment with new all-electric equipment, or all-electric and alternative-fueled switcher locomotives.
A total of $13 million is available for grant awards between $50,000 and $2 million. Owners of switcher locomotives with prospective projects larger than $2 million should discuss funding options with Ohio EPA before applying. All applicants are required to provide a minimum match of 25 percent, with larger matches required for some project categories.” Read More
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Are Electric School Buses Right for Your District? |
For decades, school districts have relied almost exclusively on diesel buses to transport kids to school and home, and diesel remains the dominant technology of the approximately 45,600 buses in operation across the state. The reason, according to Allen Schaeffer, the executive director of the Diesel Technology Forum, a non-profit organization that advocates for diesel technology, is that diesel buses are relatively inexpensive, safe and durable. Like many new and emerging technologies, electric buses have been slow to catch on in New York. Questions exist over their cost, maintenance and reliability.
What follows is an analysis of the benefits and drawbacks of electric school buses compared with diesel school buses. Read More
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“Drivers want affordable cars. Gas and diesel vehicles have long provided a range of budget-friendly, reliable options for working families. Politicians shouldn’t be trying to make them more expensive.”
- Lauren Fix, Official: The Car Coach®, analyst/ consultant for the automotive industry
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The groundbreaking wind turbine + biofuels project in Albert Lea, MN is the first of its kind in the U.S. where a biodiesel facility is being supplied renewable electricity directly from a wind turbine. The project further reduces the REG Albert Lea facility’s carbon intensity which is in line with REG’s goal to drive to a more sustainable future. |
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Volvo Trucks NA Supports Development of New Diesel Technicians |
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Volvo Trucks NA continues to support the development of new diesel technicians with a donation of two new trucks to Lehigh Career & Technical Institute Diesel Tech program. |
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In 2020, 84% of transit buses were powered by diesel engines and fuel, or diesel hybrid engines. Of that, about 44% of those diesel buses are of the latest clean diesel technology powered by an engine that meets strict emission standards for model year 2010 and later.
That's a 4% increase since last year!
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