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How does the diesel engine impact the earth? WASHINGTON, April 22, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Diesel power is part of a sustainable clean energy future because it is the most energy-efficient internal combustion engine, it has near-zero emissions and is fully capable of using renewable biodiesel fuels. (Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120201/MM46474LOGO) "Clean Diesel Power for Earth Day and Everyday" Diesel Direct Earth Day Newsletter Diesel Engines Power...
Fueling Good Gets Better with Custom-Blended Fuel HOUSTON, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Maximizing engine performance and drivability are two key benefits of an enhanced gasoline recently introduced by CITGO Petroleum Corporation. Known as TriCLEAN gasoline, this custom blend includes more nitrogen cleaning agents to keep vital engine parts clean for a smoother running engine that maximizes mileage and minimizes emissions. TriCLEAN is specifically tailored for and available...
All-American Restaurant Chain Contributes to a Greener Earth ALISO VIEJO, Calif., April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnny Rockets partners with DAR PRO Solutions to recycle its restaurants' used fry oil into renewable diesel fuel. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120112/LA35131LOGO) Each year, Johnny Rockets serves about eight million pounds of American Fries and two million orders of Onion Rings, all of which use fry oil. Through DAR PRO Solution's green program,...
MONTREAL, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - LEAN FUELS announces its EXCLUSIVE 25% LEAN FUEL REDUCTION SYSTEM. After 33 years of development, the company has developed a FUEL REDUCTION REGULATOR with a H20 - COMPENSATION SYSTEM, that recycles combustion H20 back to combustion. (Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130418/MM97078) Engine oxygen sensors have been adjusted to handle the surplus oxygen. Unlike, older water injection systems, used by the US air force and race...
The latest national survey of 100% biodiesel (B100) "blend stock" samples by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that 95% of the samples from 2011-12 met ASTM International fuel quality specifications. The ASTM standards serve as guidelines for industry and are designed to ensure quality at the pump for consumers – along with reliable operation of the nation’s vehicles powered by biodiesel blends. “The survey showed a major improvement...
DUBLIN, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tz6d7m/fuel_injection ) has announced the addition of the "Fuel Injection Systems Market By Technology (Port Fuel, GDI, Direct Diesel), Engine Type (Gasoline, Diesel), Geography, Vehicle Type & Component: Global Trends & Forecast To 2018" report to their offering. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130307/600769 ) Fuel injection system is a...
Company Shows Robust Platform and Ability to Reproduce Pilot Scale Metrics MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cobalt Technologies ("Cobalt"), a leading developer of next generation bio-based chemicals, today announced the successful completion of a production campaign of n-butanol at a fermentation scale greater than 100,000 liters. The performance demonstrates scalability by replicating the performance previously obtained at both the 10 liter bench scale and the 4,000...
Strategic Partnership Opens Pathway to $40 Billion Butadiene Market MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cobalt Technologies, a leading developer of next generation bio-based chemicals, today announced a strategic relationship with two prominent Asian chemical companies for the development of a complete biomass-to-butadiene solution, to be followed by construction of a commercial-scale biorefinery in Asia. The partners also plan to build or license additional plants...
WASHINGTON, April 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals' decision in August 2012 that dismissed challenges to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) partial approval of E15. The EPA decision at issue authorized a 50 percent increase in the amount of ethanol in gasoline for newer-model year motor vehicles, while maintaining a prohibition on the...
WASHINGTON, April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) today reacted to a markup by the House Science Subcommittee on the Environment of legislation introduced by Rep. James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) that would halt the sale of mid-level ethanol blended gasoline. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120125/MM41823LOGO) H.R. 875 would rescind EPA's E15 waiver decisions and prevent further waivers that would allow the sale...
