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OptiFuel to repower Argentina’s 400 freight locomotive fleet from diesel-power to CNG and/or RNG

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OptiFuel Systems has signed a Collaboration Agreement with the Argentina Ministry of Transportation through Ferrocarriles Argentinos Sociedad del Estado (FASE). Argentina has prioritized government and public investment to grow the share of freight shipped by rail throughout the country. The reason for this is that RNG requires 2.5

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EIA: New import duties drove biomass-based diesel imports down in 2017

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US imports of biomass-based diesel, which include biodiesel and renewable diesel, totaled 14.1 Both fuels are produced from a variety of fats, oils, and grease, collectively referred to as FOGs. Biomass-based diesel also generates credits under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

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dynaCERT sells 7 on-board electrolysis units for open-pit equipment, including haul trucks

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has sold seven of its HydraGEN on-board electrolysis units ( the HG1R, 4C and 6C units) which are to be installed in Peru, Argentina and Brazil in open-pit mines on various equipment, including Caterpillar 793 and 777 Haul Trucks and a large 4.5 MW diesel generator with a CAT280-16 engine. Canada-based dynaCERT Inc.

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EIA: US biodiesel and renewable diesel imports decline 36% in 2014

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Imports of biomass-based diesel fuel (both biodiesel and renewable diesel) into the US fell 36% to 333 million gallons in 2014, following record levels of imports in 2013 according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). US renewable diesel imports reached 121 million gallons in 2013, down 42% from 2013.

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EIA: US biomass-based diesel imports increased to record levels in 2013; from net exporter to net importer

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Monthly US biodiesel and renewable diesel imports. Total US imports of biomass-based diesel fuel—biodiesel and renewable diesel—reached 525 million gallons in 2013, compared to 61 million gallons in 2012, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-Benz Vans shows pickup truck concepts; market launch in late 2017; diesel V6

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The key markets will be Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, Australia with New Zealand, and Europe. The top-of-the-line model will be powered by a V6 diesel in combination with 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive. For example, to send navigation destinations to the vehicle or query where the pickup is parked and how much fuel is in the tank.

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UPS makes largest purchase of renewable natural gas yet in the US: 170M gallon equivalents over 7 years

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UPS announced an agreement with Clean Energy Fuels Corp. RNG is a key part of UPS’ strategy to increase alternative fuel consumption to be 40% of total ground fuel purchases by 2025, supporting the logistics leader’s efforts to reduce the absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of its ground fleet 12% by 2025. Atlanta, Ga.;

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