Clean Diesel Technology, 20 Years in the Making
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the National Biodiesel Board and much of the focus on their 10th annual NBB Conference and Expo held in Las Vegas was spent on reminiscing over the past 20 years and looking forward to the next 20 years.
“It’s amazing how far we’ve come in 20 years,” said Steve Howell, NBB’s Technical Director during the Biodiesel Vehicle Showcase. “Back when we started there was not one engine company that supported biodiesel. It just goes to show you that a lot of hard work, a lot of effort and a lot of cooperation between the engine companies, the petroleum companies, and the biodiesel companies got us to this place today.”
Howell said if it weren’t for the more than $50 million in investment in diesel engine technology, we would not be here today. And where is here? This year marks the year that more passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, school buses, equipment and medium to heavy duty trucks are being offered than ever before and many of them can use up to B20 biodiesel blends.
In order for the engine manufacturers to commit to developing and selling clean diesel vehicles that can run on biodiesel, they had to know it worked. And, said Howell, it works.
Learn more about the evolution of clean diesel technology by listening to Howell’s remarks: Clean Diesel Technology: A Winning Combination
2013 National Biodiesel Conference Photo Album
3 Comments
Michael J. Marsalek
Please correct me if I am wrong, but biodiesel is 20% bio &
80% conventional diesel. Then Green Navy witning the last 3 or 4 months with biodiesel at a cost of $26.00 / gallon as compared with conventional diesel at a cost of $3.50 / gallon.
What a deal this biodiesel is !!!!!!
Cindy Zimmerman
Happy to correct you. Biodiesel can be a blend of anywhere from B2 (2%) up to B100 (100%)
And remember that the military always pays more than cost for anything – like $400 wrenches, for example – so I doubt they are even paying normal price for regular diesel!
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