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Company	Biodiesel Blend Approval	Notes	Reference / Source	Last Updated
Acura	TBA	Honda / Acura is not currently manufacturing models with diesel engines in the United States. For information about Honda diesel vehicles sold around the world, visit the Honda Worldwide site. Honda and Acura had been working in tandem to introduce a new i-DTEC clean diesel engine to the North American market, but this is now delayed (see links for delay notification). The i-DTEC engine meets the ultra-stringent U.S. EPA Tier II Bin 5 emission standards without the on-board storage of urea.	Click Here for more Info Click Here for more Info	8/23/2010
Arctic Cat	B20	B20 Approved for use in Arctic Cat twin cylinder diesel ATVs. Biodiesel fuel must meet ASTM D6751 spec.	Click Here for more info	8/13/2009
Audi	B5	Audi has introduced 2 new diesels into the US market in 2009: the Audi A3 TDI Sedan and Audi Q7 3.0L TDI SUV. Audi supports the use of up to B5 biodiesel blends.	Click here for more info	8/13/2009
Blue Bird	B5 / B20	Biodiesel blend level approval depends upon school bus model / engine. Those equipped with Cummins engines support B20; those equipped with Ford / GM engines support B5. NBB is working with Bluebird to post biodiesel approval information by model on their website.	http://www.blue-bird.com/product.aspx	8/13/2009
BMW	B5	BMW has introduced 2 new diesels into the US market in 2009: the BMW X5 xDrive 35d and the BMW 335d sedans. BMW supports the use of up to B5 biodiesel blends.	Click Here for more Info	8/13/2009
Buhler	B20	B20 Approved for use in Buhler 4WD tractors powered by Cummins Tier 3 QSM and QSX engines.	Click here for more info	4/18/2007
Case Construction Equipment	B20 - Approved for more than 85% of Case Construction Equipment; B5 is approved for the remainder	Biodiesel fuels approved for use must comply with the North American Standard ASTM D6751. Biodiesel should be purchased from a trusted supplier who understands the product and maintains good product quality. Case recommends that you only use biodiesel from BQ 9000 accredited suppliers to maintain the quality and the consistency of the fuel.	Click here for more info	6/11/2008
Case IH	B100 - Approved for nearly half of the Case IH models sold globally B20 - Approved for more than 90% of Case IH models sold in US and Europe B5 - Approved for every Case IH engine sold globally	Visit www.caseih.com for biodiesel approval levels on specific products and equipment by model	Click here for more info	1/21/2009
Caterpillar	B20 / B5: B20 approved for majority of engine models. B20 approved for Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIb and beyond engines with aftertreatment devices. B5 approved for some Tier 2/Stage II or earlier emissions regulations engines.	Tiered biodiesel blend approval structure based on equipment type and model. In the Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations document (SEBU6250-17), see pages 106-115 for Biodiesel recommendations. For On-Highway Truck Engines (SEBU6385-07), see pages 43-53 for biodiesel recommendations. Caterpillar requires the use of biodiesel fuel meeting ASTM D6751 and/or D7467 specifications, sourced from BQ-9000 certified suppliers. Visit www.cat.com/parts/oils/oil-specifications for more information.	Main site for Caterpillar Fluids Recommendations Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations (latest publication that covers most Cat engines) Caterpillar On-Highway Diesel Engine Fluids Recommendations	8/23/2010
Chrysler LLC	B20 approved on Dodge Ram for approved Government, Military and Commercial Fleets - B5 approved for all other diesel applications	B5 Factory Fill in place for Dodge Ram. Biodiesel fuel must meet ASTM D6751 or ASTM D7467 and fuel should be used within 6 months of production.	Click here for more info Click here for more info on the 2011 Dodge Ram with B20 approval for fleets: http://www.chryslergroupllc.com/news/archive/2010/03/23/ram_announces_pricing_chassie_cab	8/23/2010
Cummins	B20	B20 Approval is for 2002 and later emissions-compliant On-Highway ISX, ISM, ISL, ISC and ISB engines. B20 is also approved for Off-Highway engines including: QSX, QSM, QSL, QSC, QSB6.7, QSB4.5, QSM Marine, QSM G-Drive. All 2010 Cummins engines will be B20 compliant.	Click here for more info Click here for info on Cummins 2010 diesel engines	5/4/2009
Detroit Diesel	B5	Biodiesel must meet ASTM D6751 and petroleum diesel must meet ASTM D975. Biodiesel should be sourced from a BQ-9000 Accredited Producer. Detroit Diesel is currently conducting research that may allow future B20 acceptance.	Click here for more info	8/13/2009
Fairbanks Morse	B100	B100 approved for use in Opposed Piston (OP) Model 38D 8 1/8 diesel and dual fuel engines for continuous operations. Biodiesel must meet ASTM D6751.	Click here for more info	2/1/2007
Ferris	B20	B20 is approved for use in Ferris IS 5100Z series zero-turn mowers. The Ferris IS 5100Z is powered by a 33.5 hp Caterpillar diesel engine, model 3013C.	Click here for the Ferris Press Release: http://www.ferrisindustries.com/pages/newsdetail.php?newsitem_id=47	8/23/2010
Ford Motor Co.	B20 for Model Year 2011 and forward; B5 for Model Year 2010 and prior	Ford diesel products built up to 2010 MY are compatible with up to 5 percent biodiesel fuel blends(B5). Ford Motor Company recognizes the benefits that are associated with the expanded use of high quality biodiesel fuel blends and has designed the 2011 MY 6.7L Powerstroke Diesel engine to be robust to biodiesel blends up to 20% biodiesel (B20) given the current knowledge of biodiesel fuel, fuel specifications and the materials available.	Click here for Ford B20 Announcement Click here for Ford video on B20 Capability in the 2011 Ford Super Duty truck: http://www.fordvehicles.com/2011Superduty/?p=features&video=b20-capable	8/23/2010
Freightliner	B5	Freightliner is a division of Daimler Trucks North America. NBB is working with Freightliner to have a formal biodiesel statement posted on their website.	www.daimler-trucksnorthamerica.com	8/13/2009
General Motors	B20	B20 - Approved for all 2011 and forward model year GM diesel vehicles including the Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, Chevy Express and GMC Savanna. B20 capability also offered as a Special Equipment Option (SEO) for fleets for 2007 - 2010 model year versions of the vehicles listed above. B5 - All other GM diesel vehicles	Click here for more info: http://www.gmfleet.com/alternative-fuels/emissions.jsp Click here for more info on GM's heavy duty trucks: http://www.gmfleet.com/heavy-duty-trucks/ Click here for GM Press Release: http://media.gm.com/content/media/us/en/news/news_detail.brand_gm.html/content/Pages/news/us/en/2010/Mar/0310_gmc_sierra_hd/0310_b20	8/23/2010
Honda	TBA	Honda is not currently manufacturing models with diesel engines in the United States. For information about Honda diesel vehicles sold around the world, visit the Honda Worldwide site at http://world.honda.com/Diesel/. Honda and Acura had been working in tandem to introduce a new i-DTEC clean diesel engine to the North American market, but this is now delayed (see links for delay notification). The i-DTEC engine meets the ultra-stringent U.S. EPA Tier II Bin 5 emission standards without the on-board storage of urea.	Click here for more info Click here for more info	8/23/2010
Hyundai	TBA	A diesel powertrain is being developed for the recently introduced Hyundai Veracruz SUV with launch expected in 2009 - 2010. Biodiesel blend approval level has not yet been announced.	Click here for more info	6/5/2007
International / Navistar	B5 / B20	Navistar unconditionally warrants use of biodiesel blends up to and including B5 blends meeting the ASTM D975-08a standard. Use of B6-B20 blends in International® MaxxForce™ Diesel Engines 2007-up is at the discretion of the customer/operator and will not automatically void an engine warranty. However, if engine component failure can be directly attributable to use of a B6-B20 blend not provided by a BQ9000 certified fuel supplier, not meeting the ASTM D7467-08 standard or not used per Navistar recommendations, Navistar may, at its option, deny warranty on the affected engine or engine component.	Click here for more info	10/1/2008
Isuzu	B5	Isuzu currently approves B5 but is in the process of completing research with B20 that may allow for future B20 support. Isuzu recommends using fuel that meets ASTM D6751.	Click here for more info Click here for more info	8/13/2009
John Deere	B20	John Deere places a B2 factory fill in all its U.S. diesel equipment. While 5 percent blends (B5) are preferred, biodiesel concentrations up to a 20 percent blend (B20) in petroleum diesel fuel can be used in John Deere engines through Tier 3/Stage III A. Biodiesel must meet ASTM D6751, and John Deere strongly recommends sourcing the fuel from a BQ-9000 Producer or Marketer.	Click here for more info	8/13/2009
Kubota	B5	Biodiesel must meet ASTM D6751 and petroleum diesel must meet ASTM D975. Kubota recommends purchasing biodiesel from BQ-9000 suppliers.	Click Here for more info Click here for more info	8/13/2009
Mack	B5 produced from Soy Methyl Ester (SME or SOME)	Biodiesel use is approved at B5 in all Mack engines including MP, ASET and E-Tech. The biodiesel must be supplied by a BQ-9000 Accredited Producer and Certified Marketer.	Click here for more info	8/13/2009
Mercedes Benz	B5	Mercedes-Benz USA now approves the use of B5 in all Common Rail Injection Diesel "CDI-engines" – including BLUETEC engines. The only approved biodiesel content is one that meets the ASTM D6751 specification.	Click here for more info Mercedes diesel product info and B5 approval	8/13/2009
New Holland	B100	New Holland supports the use of B100 biodiesel in all equipment with New Holland-manufactured diesel engines, including electronic injection engines with common rail technology. Biodiesel must meet the approved ASTM D6751 standard.	Click here for more info New Holland support for B100	8/13/2009
Nissan	TBA	Nissan to launch diesel Titan Light Truck in 2009 and diesel Nissan Maxima in 2010. Biodiesel blend approval level has not yet been announced.	Click here for more info	8/13/2009
Perkins	B5 / B20	Currently, all Perkins diesel engines are capable of using up to 5% RME without affecting the standard warranty terms. Many models, such as the 400 Series and 1100 Series engines, are also approved for up to B20 meeting ASTM D6751 and EN 14214.	Click here for more info Click here for more info	8/13/2009
Peterbuilt	B5	Peterbilt is a division of PACCAR Inc. NBB is working with Peterbilt to post a formal statement on biodiesel on their website.	PACCAR news release on green initiatives www.peterbilt.com	8/13/2009
Sterling	B5	NBB is working with Sterling Trucks to post a formal biodiesel position statement on their website.	www.sterlingtrucks.com/	8/13/2009
Thomas Built Buses	B5	Thomas Built Buses is a division of Daimler Trucks North America. NBB is working with Thomas Built to post a formal statement on biodiesel on their website.	www.thomasbus.com/	8/13/2009
Tomcar	B100	B100 is approved for use in the TomCar TM47, Tomcar’s 953cc 3-Cylinder Turbo-Diesel commercial / recreational vehicle, and in the new TM57	Click here for more info	2/1/2008
Tomcar	B100	B100 is approved for use in the TomCar TM47, Tomcar’s 953cc 3-Cylinder Turbo-Diesel commercial / recreational vehicle, and in the new TM57.	http://www.tomcar.com/	8/13/2009
Toro	B20	B20 is approved for 2008 and later Toro Reelmaster, Groundsmaster, Greensmaster, Workman and Multipro product families. Toro is offering upgrade kits for these product lines produced before 2008 to run on B20.	Click here for more info	8/13/2009
Toyota	TBA	Toyota will offer the Tundra pickup and the Sequoia SUV with a clean diesel V8 engine in the near future. Biodiesel blend level approvals have not yet been announced.	Click here for more info	8/13/2009
Volkswagen	B5	B5 is approved for use in all Volkswagen of America TDI diesel vehicles. Biodiesel blend must meet all current petroleum industry specifications (ASTM D6751 and ASTM D975) and be purchased from a reputable commercial retail pump. Volkswagen of America is using biodiesel blends to power its entire 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup race series, from the VW Jetta TDI racecars running on B5, to the generators and transport trucks running on blends up to B20.	Click here for more info Biodiesel use in VW Jetta TDI Cup race series	8/13/2009
Volvo	B5	Volvo Truck Corporation does not accept more than 5% biodiesel (SME) in diesel, ready mixed from the oil company.	Click here for more info	8/13/2009
Yanmar	B20	All Yanmar diesel engines are B20 compatible.	Click here for press release on B20 support	8/13/2009