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| 2/27//08 |
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 NBB Highlights Biodiesel’s Environmental Benefits
The National Biodiesel Board today reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable biofuels production and highlighted the numerous environmental and energy benefits of increased production and use of biodiesel.
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| 2/20//08 |
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NBB Establishes Sustainability Task Force, Solicits Applications
The National Biodiesel Board is forming a Sustainability Task Force. Emily Bockian Landsburg was appointed to chair the 9-member task force. To identify candidates that represent all segments of the biodiesel industry, applications and recommendations will be accepted through Tuesday, February 26th.
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| 2/20//08 |
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Biodiesel Offers Safe & Affordable RINs for 2008 & 2009
The NBB welcomes the EPA’s publication of the new 9 billion gallon Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2008. “In 2008, we anticipate the domestic biodiesel industry will produce more than 500 million gallons or at least 750 million worry-free renewable identification numbers (RINs), which can be used by the petroleum sector to meet its renewable fuel requirements in both 2008 and 2009,” said NBB CEO Joe Jobe.
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| 2/8/08 |
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NBB Position on Sustainable Biodiesel
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) supports efforts to ensure that biodiesel produced and sold in the U.S. comes from sustainable resources.
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| 2/7/08 |
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Biodiesel Industry on Track for Continued Growth, Diversification
Sustainability and feedstock development were the buzzwords at the fifth annual National Biodiesel Conference & Expo in Orlando, Fla. A diverse cross section of biodiesel stakeholders from around the world attended the event Feb. 3 – 6.
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•Check out the Conference Blog
| 2/6/08 |
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Biodiesel Yields Even Higher Energy Balance
A new analysis shows that the energy balance of biodiesel is a positive ratio of 3.5-to-1.
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•View slides from U of I 2/6/08 presentation
•Read 1998 DOE/USDA Life Cycle Study
| 2/5/08 |
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Study Shows Biodiesel Industry Steps Up to Fuel Quality Challenge
A new study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) shows the biodiesel industry has achieved a high degree of success in meeting national fuel quality standards.
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| 2/5/08 |
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Biodiesel Awards Recognize Diverse Cross-Section of Champions
A Florida utility company, an Ivy League school, a branch of the U.S. Military and other visionaries were recognized with Eye on Biodiesel Awards at the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo.
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| 2/5//08 |
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 Universal Studios Announces Expansion of Biodiesel Use
Universal Studios announced today that biodiesel will be used in its resort water taxis as well as the 50-plus ground-based vehicles already running on the B20 blend.
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•Check out the Conference Blog
| 2/4//08 |
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 Latest Diesel Vehicles Kick Off Biodiesel Ride-and-Drive in Orlando
Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty and country music star Michael Peterson helped kick off the event with a ribbon cutting ceremony and ceremonial first test-drive during the 2008
National Biodiesel Conference & Expo.
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•Check out the Conference Blog
| 1/21//08 |
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Pipeline Company Opens New Biodiesel Facility in Colorado
A new biodiesel blending and storage facility in Aurora, Colo., which will lead to increased availability in the region. Pipeline company Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P., owns the facility, which is located at a pre-existing petroleum terminal. The move demonstrates biodiesel’s increased integration into the nation’s petroleum infrastructure.
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| 1/17//08 |
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 Safeway Announces Biodiesel Use Throughout Fleet
Demonstrating biodiesel’s growing role in corporate sustainability, one of the nation’s largest food and drug retailers is fueling its entire U.S. truck fleet with cleaner-burning biodiesel.
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| 1/10//08 |
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 Pre-registration deadline nears for annual conference in Orlando
One of the world's foremost family vacation destinations, sunny Orlando, Fla., is also home to a growing biodiesel fuel industry. The state will soon host the 2008 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo, Feb. 3 - 6.
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•Register Today!
| 12/19//07 |
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Statement from NBB CEO
Commending Energy Bill Signing
Joe Jobe, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board (NBB), commended the enactment of H.R. 6, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
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| 12/18//07 |
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NBB Congratulates
House & Senate for Approval
of Energy Bill
The NBB applauded passage in the U.S. House today of H.R. 6, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 by a 314-100 margin. Among its other provisions, the measure significantly expands the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) and will significantly increase the use of biodiesel in the United States.
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| 12/13//07 |
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NBB Praises Senate Passage of Energy Bill with Expanded Renewable Fuels Standard
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) applauded Senate passage of H.R. 6, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Among its many provisions, the legislation expands the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) in a manner that will significantly increase the use of biodiesel in the United States. The Senate passed H.R. 6 by an 86-to-8 margin.
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| 12/7//07 |
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ASTM Subcommittee Passes New Specification for 20 Percent Biodiesel
After nearly six years of collaboration, ASTM has taken a leap forward in the process of creating a new specification that will cover blends of six-to-20 percent biodiesel (B6 – B20). B20 final approval could come as early as June, and that would clear the way for greater automaker approval of B20.
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| 12/6//07 |
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House Energy Bill Extends Tax Incentive, Diversifies Diesel Fuel Pool
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of energy legislation with broad renewable fuel provisions. The Energy Independence and Security Act expands the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) in a manner that will encourage increased use of biodiesel, and extends the federal biodiesel tax incentive.
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| 12/5//07 |
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 NBB Joins House Ag Committee in Rally for Renewable Fuels Standard
The National Biodiesel Board today joined House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-MN), Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY) and Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) in a show of support for efforts in Congress to expand the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS).
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| 12/3//07 |
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 Biodiesel Stands Up to Sub-Zero Temperatures
As the weather turns cold, biodiesel users nationwide will keep their engines running all winter long on B20.
•Visit the “Let it Snow” cold weather use guide for testimonials and more
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| 11/15//07 |
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 Minnesota Farmer Elected as Chair of National Biodiesel Board
The biodiesel industry this week has chosen Minnesota farmer-leader Ed Hegland to chair the National Biodiesel Board. A soybean grower from Appleton, Minn., Hegland will help lead the organization during a year of continued growth, and challenges, for the alternative fuel.
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| 11/14//07 |
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 Biodiesel Industry Presents Energy Award to Senator Cantwell
The National Energy Leadership Award was presented in recognition of Cantwell’s efforts as a member of both the Senate Finance Committee and the Energy and Natural Resources Committee to promote the production and use of biodiesel.
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| 11/6//07 |
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 Biodiesel Draws Bipartisan Presidential Candidates' Focus
Presidential candidates Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Hillary Clinton (D-NY) will join separate biodiesel events hosted by Renewable Energy Group, Inc (REG) in Iowa. Senator McCain will attend the ribbon-cutting of the new REG headquarters in Ames. Senator Clinton will tour the 30-million gallon REG network biodiesel production facility in Newton.
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| 11/5//07 |
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BQ-9000 Biodiesel Quality Program Welcomes Missouri Producer
The BQ-9000 biodiesel quality assurance program today welcomed Missouri biodiesel producer – Mid-America Biofuels – to its ranks. Mid-America Biofuels, of Mexico, Mo., is the newest Accredited Producer of biodiesel. BQ-9000 is a voluntary fuel quality assurance program, overseen by the National Biodiesel Accreditation Commission (NBAC).
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| 10/9//07 |
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NBB Praises Introduction of Biodiesel Promotion and Quality Assurance Act
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) applauded bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. House to create a stable domestic market for biodiesel.
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| 10/8//07 |
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Senate Finance Committee Passes Biodiesel Measures in Ag Proposal
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) applauded the Senate Finance Committee for approving the Heartland, Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture (4-H) Act of 2007 by a 17- to 4-vote margin. The measure contained energy tax provisions vital to the biodiesel industry’s continued integration into the domestic energy supply.
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| 9/24//07 |
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Chrysler Supports Biodiesel Industry; Encourages Farmers, Refiners, Retailers and Customers to Drive New Diesels Running on Renewable Fuel
•Incentives to Buy Chrysler Products Available to National Biodiesel Board members
•Chrysler Diesels Approved to Run on Clean, Renewable Biodiesel Fuel:
Dodge Ram heavy duty diesel with market-leading environmental benefits
and Jeep® Grand Cherokee full-size SUV
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| 9/12//07 |
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Biodiesel Helps Environment, Food Supply
Independent studies show that biodiesel has a high return on what goes into producing the fuel. A USDA/DOE study shows that for every unit of fossil energy that goes into biodiesel production, 3.2 units of energy are gained.
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| 8/29//07 |
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 Jay Leno’s EcoJet Catches Attention of Agriculture Secretary
Tonight Show host Jay Leno has worked with GM in developing the EcoJet concept car that is propelled by a jet engine powered by B100 biodiesel. To build on this positive recognition of biodiesel’s benefits, New Holland displayed Leno’s EcoJet in its exhibit at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill., to the U.S. Ag Secretary and thousands of others.
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| 8/29//07 |
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REG Biodiesel Producer and Marketer Earns Quality Status
Today the list of elite companies who have attained the highest level of quality certifications in both producing and marketing biodiesel grew to three. Renewable Energy Group®, Inc. (REG®), earned the status of “BQ-9000 Certified Marketer” from the National Biodiesel Accreditation Committee (NBAC).
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| 8/29//07 |
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Family-Owned Soybean Processor Opens Biodiesel Plant in Kentucky
Kentucky-based Owensboro Grain started out 101 years ago as a small grain merchant. Today, the company showed it still has the same entrepreneurial spirit as the current owners’ ancestors. It opened a biodiesel plant in Owensboro, Ky., with a capacity of 50 million gallons.
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| 8/24//07 |
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 EPA Smartway® Focuses on Biodiesel with New "Grow & Go" Program
The U.S. EPA and NBB announced they have teamed up to educate the trucking industry about the benefits of biodiesel, and match shippers with truckers using biodiesel.
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| 8/24//07 |
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 GROWMARK Honors NBB, CEO for Renewable Fuels Leadership
A leading agricultural cooperative and petroleum distributor has recognized the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) and NBB CEO Joe Jobe for leadership and vision in the biofuels industry.
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| 8/24//07 |
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Truckers Can Now Find Biodiesel Locations Using Mapping Software
Truckers can now use their laptops or any computer to find truck-accessible biodiesel fueling sites along their planned routes. The NBB and ProMiles® announced the availability of biodiesel locations in ProMiles XF®, the commercial vehicle/truck routing and mileage software for professional drivers and fleets.
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•Find out more at biotrucker.com
| 8/16//07 |
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 Nation's Largest Biodiesel Plant Opens Doors
The National Biodiesel Board joined Imperium Renewables in officially opening the company’s second facility, and the nation’s current largest. The Washington plant, near Grays Harbor, has 100 million gallon capacity.
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| 8/6//07 |
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 NBB CEO Appears on “Jay Leno’s Garage”
Tonight Show host and auto expert Jay Leno recently shot a segment for his Web program, Jay Leno’s Garage, with NBB CEO Joe Jobe.
Watch Joe on Jay Leno’s Garage
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| 8/6//07 |
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 BQ-9000 Biodiesel Quality Program Welcomes First Canadian Company
The BQ-9000 biodiesel quality assurance program is becoming the international leader in biodiesel quality assurance. Canadian Bioenergy Corporation has recently become the first BQ-9000 Certified Marketer of biodiesel in Canada. With international interest in the program, biodiesel consumers in both the U.S. and other nations have begun to search for fuel accordingly.
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•Visit www.bq-9000.org
| 7/24/07 |
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NBB Supports Passage of House Farm Bill
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) today expressed support for H.R. 2419, the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, which includes the Bioenergy Program and a Biodiesel Education Program expansion.
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| 7/16/07 |
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NBB Applauds Bill to Expand Biodiesel Education Program
The NBB praised bipartisan legislation introduced today by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) to continue and expand the national Biodiesel Education Program. The program, administered by the USDA, was enacted in 2003 as part of the Farm Bill. The “Biodiesel Education and Expansion Act of 2007” would extend the program for another five years and double the resources allocated for biodiesel education efforts.
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| 7/10/07 |
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 FOX Sports Chooses All-Star Fuel for All-Star Game
FOX Sports will use B20 to power its generators, satellite trucks and other diesel equipment at the MLB All-Star Game, the Super Bowl, and more.
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| 6/21/07 |
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House Ways and Means Committee Gives Nod to Biodiesel Measures
An extension of the federal biodiesel tax incentive passed the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee yesterday, along with other legislative provisions critical to the sustained growth of the biodiesel industry.
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| 7/19/07 |
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Biodiesel Builds Bridges (& more) to Meet Destiny in Construction Industry
It’s a destination resort billed as the largest facility of its kind to be powered by renewable energy sources. This construction site is different than most – the smell of french fries hangs in the air. Biodiesel-powered construction equipment is one way Destiny USA, in Syracuse, New York, is fulfilling its destiny to operate the construction site and new facilities without the use of fossil fuels.
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•Click here to see a list of major users in construction
| 6/19/07 |
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Energy Prices, Not Corn, Chief Reason for Rising Food Prices
Ethanol critics and many in the media charge that the rising price of corn due to growing ethanol demand is the major culprit for moderately rising consumer food prices.
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| 6/13/07 |
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Senate Energy Bill Puts Spotlight on Biofuels
NBB participated in a Senate news conference in which senators highlighted the essential role that renewable fuels play in their Energy Bill.
•Click here for NBB Statement
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| 6/13/07 |
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NBB Heralds Biodiesel Promotion and Quality Assurance Act
Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) has introduced a bill to ensure that a portion of America’s future diesel fuel supply is renewable. The Biodiesel Promotion and Quality Assurance Act would gradually increase the amount of biodiesel and “bio-based replacement diesel” that refiners blend into diesel to 1.25 billion gallons by 2012.
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| 6/12/07 |
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NBB Applauds Udall Foundation Public Service Biodiesel Bus Tour
The NBB praised the use of B20-blend biodiesel
in the Morris K. Udall Foundation’s bus tour launched in Washington, D.C. to highlight public
service and environmental and Native American issues. Members of Congress and federal government agency leaders kicked
off the coast-to-coast Udall Legacy Bus tour near the U.S. Capitol.
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| 6/8/07 |
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Biodiesel Shares Stage at Fan Fair
If you are in the Nashville neighborhood for Fan Fair this weekend, you’ll see biodiesel sharing the stage with the country music stars!
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| 6/1/07 |
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Recent BQ-9000 Inductee Shares Testimony
Carolina Biofuels LLC became another top quality biodiesel producer in the fuel pool in May. The Greenville, S.C., company achieved its BQ-9000 Accredited Producer status.
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| 5/31/07 |
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 Earthrace Forced to Abandon Record Attempt
On Wednesday May 30, 2007 the Earthrace powerboat was forced to abandon its world record attempt to circumnavigate the globe after suffering structural damage to its main hull during its crossing of the Mediterranean Sea.
•News Releases •Captain's Blog
| 5/31/07 |
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EcoJet Excursion
NBB’s Don Scott is on tour with Jay Leno’s EcoJet, educating the masses of car enthusiasts about biodiesel. The Tonight Show host owns the GM vehicle, which runs on biodiesel.
•Read Don's Blog
| 5/21/07 |
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ASA and NBB Applaud House Bioenergy Proposal
The American Soybean Association and the National Biodiesel Board applauded House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-MN) for proposing to reauthorize and double funding for the CCC Bioenergy Program in the 2007 Farm Bill.
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| 5/15/07 |
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NBB Praises Bill to Close Tax Loophole in U.S. Energy Policy
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) praised bipartisan legislation introduced today by Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) to prevent large integrated oil companies from exploiting a federal tax incentive designed to stimulate biodiesel and renewable diesel production. The bill, entitled the Responsible Renewable Energy Tax Credit Act of 2007, would prevent oil companies from claiming a one dollar-per-gallon tax credit when using small amounts of biomass as an ingredient in making diesel fuel.
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•Bill Cosponsors
| 5/15/07 |
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 NBB Announces Expansion of its Washington, D.C. Office
The NBB has announced an expansion that will create a full service Washington, D.C. bureau. Manning Feraci and Larry Shafer will join the legislative team.
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| 5/15/07 |
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Solvay Technology Honored With 2007 SDA/NBB
Glycerine Innovation Award
It’s relatively easy to make orange juice from oranges. But imagine making an orange from orange juice.
That analogy is an apt description for the work done by Solvay SA representatives who are the recipients of the 2007 Glycerine Innovation Award from The Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) and the National Biodiesel Board (NBB).
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| 5/09/07 |
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New Farm Bill Needs to Include Strong Biodiesel Policy
The NBB called today for the new Farm Bill to contain specific pro-biodiesel provisions, including a Biodiesel Incentive Program and Biodiesel Fuel Education Program. The measures are needed for America to realize the many benefits of biodiesel, including strengthening the nation’s energy policy, according to Neil Rich, president and CEO of Riksch BioFuels of Crawfordsville, Iowa.
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| 5/03/07 |
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 National Biodiesel Board Shows Congress How the U.S. Biodiesel Industry Delivers
Joe Jobe, NBB CEO addressed Members of Congress today on how the government’s investment in biodiesel has returned exponential benefits to America. He also presented results of a new survey that confirms America’s approval of government investment in cleaner burning biodiesel to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business.
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| 4/25/07 |
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Bi-o-diesel: The San Francisco Fleet
The City of San Francisco is now the largest city to use a 20 percent blend of biodiesel (B20) fleet-wide. This announcement, made by Mayor Gavin Newsom at a biodiesel retail pump today, appropriately comes just two days after Earth Day. The biodiesel initiative also includes a Biofuel Recycling Program.
•Read NBB News Release
| 4/25/07 |
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NBB Announces Aggressive Effort to Head Off Potential Abuses of Biodiesel Tax Incentive
The NBB has been advised of a potential abuse of the federal biodiesel tax credit and is determined to see that it is addressed in an expedient manner.
• Click here to read tax notice
| 4/18/07 |
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NBB Addresses Congress on Impact of Public Policy
Members of Congress called on the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) to discuss biodiesel's impact on energy security and other societal benefits.
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•Read NBB's Testimony
| 4/16/07 |
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IRS Ruling Could Leave Promising Biodiesel Industry on a "Bridge to Nowhere"
The biodiesel industry is under threat by some large integrated oil companies, which have aggressively pursued access to a federal tax incentive that was designed to stimulate an emerging technology. Special interests have successfully lobbied the U.S. Department of Treasury to exploit a loophole in a tax credit law for their own benefit.
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| 3/21/07 |
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 National Trucking Company's Biodiesel Study Shows Positive Results
Decker Truck Line, Inc. is the first major trucking company to compare a B20 blend to regular diesel in a comprehensive over-the-road test covering two million miles.
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| 3/21/07 |
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Cummins Announces Approval of B20 Biodiesel Blends
In a major step forward for biodiesel warranty coverage, Cummins Inc. has announced the approval of B20 blends for use in its 2002 and later emissions-compliant ISX, ISM, ISL, ISC and ISB engines. This includes the recently released 2007 products.
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•For details of the warranty coverage, click here
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| 3/20/07 |
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Statehouses Show Significant Interest in Biodiesel in ’07
States around the country have picked up the pace in addressing biodiesel policy. Policy makers are considering everything from mandates, to production incentives, to tax exemptions and credits to encourage the growth of the industry.
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| 3/19/07 |
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NextEnergy Biodiesel Summit Sets Goals For Biodiesel Research
A multi-industry group convened Mar. 12 to identify and remove OEM-community barriers to widespread acceptance of biodiesel blends of up to B20.
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| 3/18/07 |
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Happy National Biodiesel Day!
National Biodiesel Day takes place on March 18, the date of Rudolf Diesel's birthday.
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| 3/14/07 |
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Lincoln & Coleman Introduce Bill to Extend Biodiesel Tax Incentive to 2017
Senators Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) and Norm Coleman (R-MN) have introduced legislation to extend the federal excise tax credit and income tax credit for biodiesel to 2017.
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| 3/9/07 |
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 President Bush Talks Biodiesel in Brazil
During his visit to Brazil, President Bush said he is upbeat about the role renewable fuels can play in energy independence.
“I'm very much in favor of promoting the technologies that will enable ethanol and biodiesel to remain competitive, and therefore, affordable to the people in our respective countries and around our neighborhoods,” he said.
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| 2/20/07 |
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 President Carter Welcomes Georgia Biodiesel Plant in Hometown
President Jimmy Carter helped break ground on a biodiesel plant in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. The new Alterra Bioenergy Corporation plant plans to make some of its biodiesel from the very peanuts grown on the President's farm.
•Read more and see the pictures
| 2/7/07 |
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Biodiesel Awards Thank Engineering, Trucking, Petroleum and Firefighting Champions
In addition to saving lives, two firefighters in San Francisco are doing their part to lead their fire department to save the environment. Brie Mathews and Mike Ferry and other champions of biodiesel received the annual Eye on Biodiesel awards at the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo.
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| 2/6/07 |
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 Auto Manufacturers Present Latest Biodiesel-Fueled Products
He played J.R. Ewing, the famous oil baron on the television series Dallas, but in real life, actor Larry Hagman is a renewable energy proponent. Hagman kicked off the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo Ride-and-Drive on Monday driving a 2007 VW Touareg TDI. Highlights of the conference included diesel vehicle announcements like DaimlerChrysler's news of a biodiesel incentive buying program.
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| 2/6/07 |
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Biodiesel Fuel Quality Program Continues to Expand
During the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo this week in San Antonio, the National Biodiesel Accreditation Commission announced that six more companies achieved BQ-9000 accredited status.
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| 2/5/07 |
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New On-Line Marketplace Brings All-Things-Biodiesel Together
National Biodiesel Board unveils most comprehensive biodiesel e-commerce site in the world, www.allthingsbiodiesel.com, at its annual conference.
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| 2/5/07 |
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Now Online: National Biodiesel Conference Blog
If you want to read all about the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo as it unfolded, check out our blog!
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| 1/23/07 |
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Bush Unveils Dramatic Alternative Fuels Strategy
President Bush called for expansion of the use of clean diesel vehicles and biodiesel during his State of the Union address.
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| 1/18/07 |
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Senate Democrats Announce Commitment to Safeguarding America's Energy Future
Standing alongside the new Committee Chairs who will be key in transforming the nation's energy policies and moving legislation through the United States Senate, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid today announced the new Senate Democratic majority is moving forward to bring dramatic change to America's energy policy.
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| 1/4/07 |
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Permanent Biodiesel Tax Incentive Introduced on First Day of New Congress
Two biodiesel champions, Representatives Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) and Kenny Hulshof (R-MO), introduced the Renewable Fuels and Energy Independence Promotion Act. If adopted, the move would likely lead to dramatic and sustained growth of biodiesel use.
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| 12/20/06 |
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Congress Meets Country-Western for National Biodiesel Conference & Expo
Texas may be known as an oil-producing state, but it's also rightfully taken its place as a big biodiesel state. With almost 100 million gallons of biodiesel production capacity, Texas is in the top two states for production. That makes it a fitting state to host the 2007 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo.
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| 12/06/06 |
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Monsanto Campus Shuttles Now Running on B20 Biodiesel Fuel
Monsanto Company announced today that the three on-campus shuttles that provide employee transportation around the world-headquarters campus are now operating on B20 biodiesel fuel.
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| 11/20/06 |
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 Methanol Handling Matters!: Free “Web-inar” Coming in December
Methanex and NBB have teamed up to offer some web-based teleseminars on methanol handling. The first session focusing on handling and health safety will be Dec. 6, with more following as needed.
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| 11/17/06 |
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Case IH Promotes Biodiesel Use
Case IH approves B20 blend for most equipment and uses biodiesel blends at the factory.
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| 11/16/06 |
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Farmer Chairman Reelected During Time of Change for Biodiesel
For a third year, the biodiesel industry has chosen farmer-leader Darryl Brinkmann of Illinois to lead NBB. Other farmers, fuel suppliers were elected to governing board at NBB board meetings to lead industry as it moves forward.
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| 11/15/06 |
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Study Shows Biodiesel Will Add $24 Billion to Economy
A new economic study shows how biodiesel plants are a boon to the U.S. economy as they sprout up across the nation.
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•Economics Fact Sheet
| 11/10/06 |
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Three More Companies Achieve Biodiesel Accreditation Status
All of the major biodiesel producers in Minnesota are now accredited under BQ-9000, the voluntary biodiesel industry fuel quality control program. BQ-9000 suppliers now represent 40 percent of the U.S. production capacity.
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| 11/08/06 |
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National Biodiesel Board Issues Winter Weather Advisory
"Ensuring that consumers have a high level of confidence in the biodiesel they purchase is a top priority for the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) and a key element for the industry's continued growth," said Joe Jobe, NBB CEO. "As the industry ramps up to meet the vast increase in demand for biodiesel, this growth simply cannot occur at the expense of fuel quality."
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•Visit BQ-9000 website
| 10/31/06 |
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Governors, Legislatures Pave Way for Greater Use of Biodiesel
Supporting a drive to boost the economy and promote cleaner-burning fuels, several governors have announced state energy initiatives this year that will likely increase biodiesel availability and use. Newly created incentives, grants and tax credits will help biodiesel enhance local economies while reducing pollution.
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| 11/1/06 |
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 Bioheat® Fuel Makes Official Debut Before Cold Season
As the home heating season begins, consumers who use heating oil have an option that is cleaner-burning and domestically produced. Bioheat® heating oil can be used in home heating systems, and is made by blending home heating oil and biodiesel. The National Biodiesel Board and National Oilheat Research Alliance have teamed up to grow awareness of Bioheat fuel by launching the trademarked term and logo.
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| 10/24/06 |
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New Biodiesel Specification Aimed at Future Diesel Technology
ASTM International has released a new standard for biodiesel that will help ensure that biodiesel blends of up to 20 percent will be compatible with future diesel exhaust emissions technology.
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| 10/11/06 |
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President Champions Renewable Fuels
President Bush recently said renewable fuels like biodiesel can help America break its dependence on foreign oil. "We've got to change our habits if we want to remain the economic leader of the world."
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| 10/10/06 |
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Dodge Ram Leads the Way in Promoting Use of Clean, Renewable Biodiesel
 There’s a new breed of Dodge Rams tackling the nation’s environmental and energy challenges, and they’re running on biodiesel. At a St. Louis event, Chrysler Group announced that every 2007 Dodge Ram diesel coming off the assembly line at the company’s Fenton, Missouri north plant will be fueled with B5.
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| 10/9/06 |
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Biodiesel & Distillate Fuel Management Training Seminars Scheduled
To ensure a positive experience with biodiesel and biodiesel blends, consumers need to know the facts relating to both ultra low sulfur diesel and biodiesel. The National Biodiesel Board is sponsoring five free comprehensive workshops which you can participate in from the comfort of your own home or office. Each session will cover the most relevant issues which fuel handlers and users face every day.
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| 10/9/06 |
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National AFV Day Odyssey Events To Focus on Alt Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicle Education
 Sixty locations in the U.S. will feature these events, which include educational fairs or conferences, networking meals, information on AFV training opportunities, and AFV ride-and-drive demonstrations for policymakers, students, fleet managers, and the general public. A special Odyssey 2006 kickoff celebration will be held at the Arlington County Courthouse Plaza in Arlington, Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. To find out if there's an event in your area, visit www.nationalafvdayodyssey.org.
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| 10/3/06 |
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New Biodiesel-Approved Offering Hits the Off-road
Arctic Cat has launched its first diesel ATV. Because of the company's favorable test results, it's approved to use a B20 blend of biodiesel.
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| 9/30/06 |
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 Willie Nelson Greets NBB Board Members at Farm Aid
National Biodiesel Board members Bob Metz (l) and Ed Hegland visit with Willie Nelson about the future of agriculture and renewable, homegrown fuels. "Not only has the American family farmer been able to feed the world," Nelson said, "but now they can help power it as well. We're searching the world over for fuel sources while the answer has been growing in our backyard the entire time. Farm Aid started out to save family farmers and now it seems that they are going to end up saving us."
| 9/12/06 |
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Companies Earn Highest Quality Designation for Biodiesel Fuel
Although new to biodiesel production in the United States, Cargill took measures during construction of its biodiesel plant to meet the industry standard for quality. Likewise, Griffin and World Energy have also achieved BQ-9000 Accredited Producer status in the past week.
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| 9/8/06 |
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Biodiesel's Role in Improving Air Quality is Focus of Lung Association Forum
Leaders of health and environmental organizations came together today with government officials and industry representatives at the first Air Quality and Alternative Transportation Fuel Forum, in the wake of a Renewable Fuel Standard announcement.
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| 8/29/06 |
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 Petroleum Company Takes a Stand for Biodiesel Quality
Sprague Energy, a progressive Northeastern petroleum distributor, has become the first petroleum company in the nation to earn the status of "certified marketer" for selling biodiesel.
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| 8/25/06 |
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Biodiesel Hotline Makes Finding Biodiesel Easy From the Road
As truckers and other motorists increasingly demand homegrown biodiesel, a new toll-free number will help them find retail availability while on the road. The 866-BIODIESEL Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Please note: the same locations can be found online here.
| 8/15/06 |
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Iowa-based Renewable Energy Group,® Inc. Announces Largest Expansion in Biodiesel History
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (REG) announced completion of $100 million financing and two new strategic partnerships. REG expects to increase its biodiesel production to approximately 640 million gallons by 2009, including third-party plants.
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| 8/15/06 |
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Petroleum Retailers Pumped Up About Biodiesel
A South Carolina petroleum retailer now makes a 20 percent biodiesel blend (B20) available at 35 public pumps statewide, signifying a trend of increasing availability to consumers nationally.
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| 7/27/06 |
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 Jeep® to Fuel Grand Cherokee CRD with B5 Biodiesel Blend at the Factory Chrysler Group announced today that its first diesel-powered, full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) offered in the United States will be shipped from the factory with B5..
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| 7/26/06 |
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Countrymark Makes B5 Pipeline Run
Countrymark recently became the first company to announce a successful B5 run through a pipeline that carries gasoline, diesel and heating oil.
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| 7/25/06 |
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 MoDOT Selected to Test Hybrid Trucks Running on B20
The Missouri Department of Transportation is the first government agency in the nation to test a new energy saving, environmentally friendly, diesel-electric bucket truck. The trucks will run on B20.
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| 7/24/06 |
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KY Terminal Now Offers Biodiesel
Marathon Oil Corporation and the Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition announced that Marathon will add storage and distribution of biodiesel at Louisville, KY Terminal.
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| 7/21/06 |
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Austin Leads the Nation for B20 Pumps, with Recent Opening of 19
A city renowned for its live music is now also renowned for its availability of biodiesel, thanks to Shell stations in the Austin, Texas area offering the 20 percent biodiesel/80 percent diesel blend.
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| 7/19/06 |
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Indiana Begins Producing Biodiesel
Evergreen Renewables, at the Wolf Lake Terminal, began
pumping renewable fuel out to Indiana consumers during a grand opening
celebration today.
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| 7/11/06 |
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Company Offers Truckers Rebate to Run on Biodiesel
Biodiesel will help fuel the cross-country deliveries of everything from groceries to big screen televisions, thanks to a new rebate program. CaseStack, Inc., a logistics company, is offering a rebate to truck drivers who fill up with biodiesel fuel while carrying a CaseStack load.
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| 7/6/06 |
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How Do You Spell "Biodiesel?" Look it up in the Dictionary!
Defining a new level of success, the word "biodiesel" appears in the 2006 update of the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition. This marks the first time that it has appeared in the dictionary, and signifies that biodiesel is becoming a household word.
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| 6/29/06 |
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 Willie Nelson and Pacific Biodiesel Open Biodiesel Plant
Opening biodiesel pumps at truck stops throughout the nation, Willie Nelson has long championed the use of biodiesel among the nation's truckers. Now, the musician has taken his mission to the next level.
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| 6/28/06 |
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$1.5 Million for Engine Testing with Biodiesel Comes One Step Closer to Reality
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved Energy and Water Appropriations legislation that includes $1.5 million for critical testing of biodiesel in future advanced diesel engines.
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| 6/26/06 |
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 Even Flow: Pearl Jam Pumping Biodiesel
Ralph Barker of Pearl Jam's tour fuels one of the seven RoadShow trucks with biodiesel in Jefferson City, Mo., en route to the next show. Pearl Jam is using biodiesel in its five buses and seven trucks.
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| 6/23/06 |
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New Congressional Bill Would Make Biodiesel Tax Incentive Permanent
Congressmen Kenny Hulshof (R-MO) and Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) this week introduced the Renewable Fuels and Energy Independence Promotion Act, which would make the federal excise tax credit for biodiesel permanent.
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| 6/16/06 |
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Engine Manufacturers Association Adopts Test Specifications for B20
In a move that brings B20 one step closer to full acceptance by OEMs, the National Biodiesel Board applauds EMA for approving test specifications for a standard biodiesel blend.
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| 6/12/06 |
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Biodiesel Helps Government Agencies Achieve Environmental Success
The White House presented the prestigious Closing the Circle (CTC) Awards to three government agencies using B20 to help them achieve outstanding environmental track records. They are the Department of Defense, Naval Station Great Lakes; the Department of Energy Green Fleet Team and the U.S. Postal Service.
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| 6/7/06 |
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Minnesota Biodiesel Producer Becomes First in State to Achieve Accreditation
SoyMor uses BQ-9000 quality control program to help ensure consumer confidence in Minnesota and beyond. The state first took a groundbreaking biodiesel step by requiring a two percent blend of biodiesel in its diesel fuel supply.
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| 5/30/06 |
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States Pass Broad Biodiesel Legislation
Iowa has passed a tax credit for retailers who sell blends of B2 or higher. New York has passed an incentive on Bioheat® fuel. And that’s just the beginning!
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| 5/22/06 |
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San Francisco Mayor Announces Citywide B20 Plan
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has issued an Executive Directive designed to increase the pace of municipal use of biodiesel.
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| 5/17/06 |
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New Holland Becomes First Equipment Maker to Fully Approve B20
 Ed Hegland, a soybean grower in Appleton, Minn., has waited for this news for years. The maker of his tractor, New Holland, has approved the use of 20 percent biodiesel (B20) in all of its equipment using New Holland engines.
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| 5/16/06 |
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Biodiesel Availability Improves in Chicago Area
In a service that is believed to be the first of its kind for the Chicago area, two petroleum terminals now make biodiesel available to petroleum distributors.
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| 5/2/06 |
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MU Research Can Up Value for Biodiesel Byproduct Glycerine
Dr. Galen Suppes of the Univ. of MO and his improved process for converting glycerine to new uses was honored by NBB, SDA at the AOCS meeting May 1.
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| 4/26/06 |
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 NBB’s Jobe Testifies to Senate on Key Policy for Biodiesel Growth
NBB CEO Joe Jobe testified before the Senate Ag Committee on three policy measures to boost energy security as oil prices climb.
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| 4/25/06 |
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President Bush Calls for Investment in Alternative Fuels
 During a national speech on energy policy, President Bush said that the American people deserve alternative ways to drive their cars to make the country less dependent on foreign sources of oil.
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| 4/17/06 |
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Biodiesel Support Prompts EPA to Honor Music Legend Willie Nelson
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 will honor biodiesel advocate and singer Willie Nelson on April 18 in recognition of Nelson’s support of the cleaner burning fuel.
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| 4/14/06 |
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 Kansas City Opens Its First B20 Pump
The next Kansas City resident to pop open a Budweiser may be drinking a beverage delivered on a truck fueled by biodiesel. United Beverage Company, a Kansas City distributor, now fuels its fleet of 22 diesel delivery trucks with a blend of 20 percent biodiesel. James Brooks, its VP of Sales, says the vehicles will fill up at the Valero station at 201 West 6th Street, the area's first biodiesel retail outlet.
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| 4/12/06 |
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Iowa Senate Passes Biodiesel Tax Credit
State House is the next to examine the chance to be 25 percent renewably powered, and to give biodiesel retailers at tax credit.
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| 4/6/06 |
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Guster Sings Praises of Biodiesel Use in Michigan College Town
Members of the band Guster joined officials from the City of East Lansing on the Michigan State University (MSU) campus to announce the growing use of biodiesel in the town.
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