Friday, September 25th is The Deadline to Comment on RFS2

This Friday, September 25th is the last day the EPA will be accepting comments on the proposed rule to carry out the renewable fuel standards.

If you have not done so already, those in the biodiesel industry are encouraged to submit their comments. The National Biodiesel Board has made this very quick and simple at their action center, available at http://biodiesel.org/news/RFS/. Offering background information, links to the EPA websites and instructions on emailing your comments.

The NBB is making this so easy. They have created a quick form already containing a message. All that is needed from you is your name, city, state, and email address and submit. 20 seconds later and you’re done. You may event personalize your comments at this site as well.

The EPA’s proposed rule would eliminate soy based biodiesel from qualifying under the specific federal mandate for biomass-based diesel use. The future of the U.S. Biodiesel industry is at risk.Soy bean farmers and those in the biodiesel industry need to voice their opposition to this proposed rule.

Very critical sections of the proposed rule include the involvement of international indirect land use impacts and the greenhouse gas emissions calculations. Another concern is having to certify that feedstocks were grown on land already producing and if so a new certification system may be implemented.

To voice your comment before this Friday’s deadline Click Here.

“Fuel”, The Movie Debut’s Tonight
Fuel, the documentary is scheduled to debut tonight in New York, NY and ready to open in 150 theaters across the country tomorrow.
This is Josh’s story…, He was born in Australia and grew up in Louisiana near several oil refineries. Watching the pollutions devastating effects to the health of his family and friends inspired Josh to seek out a better way of producing fuel other than petroleum. Josh Tickell Directed and Starred in this film which was produced by Rebecca Harrell took almost ten years make.
Josh started his journey, driving his “veggie van” fueled from used restaurant grease across the U.S. promoting the benefits of biodiesel.

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“Fuel”, The Movie Debut’s Tonight

Fuel, the documentary is scheduled to debut tonight in New York, NY and ready to open in 150 theaters across the country tomorrow. This Sundance award winning film is being called “eye opening” and “Powerful” by those given the opportunity to pre-screen this documentary.

This is Josh’s story…, He was born in Australia and grew up in Louisiana near several oil refineries. Watching the pollutions devastating effects to the health of his family and friends inspired Josh to seek out a better way of producing fuel other than petroleum. Josh Tickell Directed and Starred in this film which was produced by Rebecca Harrell took almost ten years make.

Josh started his journey, driving his “veggie van” fueled from used restaurant grease across the U.S. promoting the benefits of biodiesel.

To buy tickets and to see the locations at times for this documentary Click Here

EPA Now Considers B20-Approved Models as “Flex-Fuel”

The EPA has proposed a new rule in concurrence with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defining what is being referred to as an “historic national program” that will improve fuel economy, significantly diminish greenhouse gas emissions, and also allows Flexible Fuel (FFV) Credits to auto makers.

This 1,200 page document says that B20-capable passenger cars, light-duty trucks and medium-duty passenger vehicles in the model years 2010 - 2016 receive the same FFV qualifications as ethanol/gas vehicles.

B20 approved autos may use significantly less biodiesel or no biodiesel at all once in the consumers hands, which would void out the proposed rule to increase the consumption of biofuels completely. The EPA suggests a remedy to this issue by recommending that manufacturers should not receive FFV credits unless they can calculate the amount of alternative fuels being purchased by the consumers on model years 2016 and later.

Automakers may also consider branding their B20-approved models with a logo or label would endorsing biodiesel therefore giving the industry more visibility among the general public, increasing awareness of biodiesel.

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SRS Engineering Approaching Completion on Expansion of Global Alternative Fuels Project

SRS Engineering Corporation is approaching the finals stages of completion of the expansion of Global Alternative Fuels, LLC in El Paso, Texas to increase their biodiesel production up to 15MMgy and update process systems.

According to Dean Rigg, CFO of Global Alternative Fuels, he intends this plant to be online by November as a multi-feedstock plant with the capabilities to convert yellow grease, tallow and soy into biodiesel.

“Working with the team at Global Alternative Fuels for a second time is a great honor,” said Clayton Hawranik, president and CEO of SRS Engineering. “We always appreciate the opportunity to work with clients a second time and take it as a huge compliment to our staff and our state-of-the- art technology. We are looking forward to assisting GAF in creating a strong profitable biodiesel plant.”

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The New Generation of Hybrid Cars

Diesel and electric are working in harmony as the new hybrid passenger vehicles. This combination of diesel engine and electric motor has been proven in heavy trucks for some time now and carmakers are starting to get the hint that light duty vehicles may also benefit from this design.

The two engines complement each other perfectly. The electric motor, powered by batteries that capture energy from braking is perfect for the city, while the diesel engine prevails over the gasoline engine in maintaining highway speeds and toting heavy loads.
So far, only a few carmakers have started to build these hybrids to be sold starting in 2010. This reflects the growing interest in high performance yet economical and earth friendly cars. BMW and Mercedes Benz are just 2 of the manufacturers working on the production of these concept Plug in diesel hybrids.

Relatively inexpensive diesel powered passenger vehicles are becoming more popular in the U.S., thanks to car manufacturers such as Volkswagen, BMW, and Audi. This sway towards diesel engines in America could lead to more wide spread production of what could be one of the most eco-friendly passenger cars among automakers.

Big Oil, A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Big Oil is at it again. This time masquerading as “Energy Citizens”, a group developed by the Washington lobbyist organization, the American Petroleum Institute. This group is orchestrating rallies throughout the country in their attempt to bury the clean energy and climate plan currently being considered by congress.

The Biofuels industry has had their fill of big oil’s attempts to frighten the public with their grim economic tales, and they are not alone. Operation Free, a group of leading Veterans and national security organizations is countering the big oil efforts by excoriating the claims of Energy Citizens propaganda campaign. Operation Free claims that Energy Citizens actions threaten our national security. Operation Free strongly supports the current Congressional action on clean energy and the climate plan that ends the country’s oil dependency, attacks global warming, and boosts national security.

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