B99 biodiesel, produced from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled cooking grease, is a game-changer for long-haul trucking. Not only does it offer a cleaner, lower-carbon fuel alternative, but it also enhances fuel efficiency and significantly reduces carbon emissions. Technology developed by Optimus Technologies played a vital role in this rollout by upgrading diesel engines to accommodate up to 100% biodiesel usage.

Eric Fobes, Pilot’s head of renewables, highlighted the significance of this step, stating, “We know how important sustainability is to our customers and strive to help meet these growing needs for more sustainable fuel options for commercial fleets. Introducing B99 at our travel centers is another way we support fleets committed to reducing carbon emissions. This collaboration with PepsiCo, ADM, and Optimus Technologies exemplifies how partnerships can create impactful solutions.”

Where Can You Find Pilot’s B99 Biodiesel?

The first B99 biodiesel dispenser is now operational at Pilot’s Decatur, Illinois location (4030 East Boyd Road). Additional installations are on the horizon for:

• Des Moines, Iowa (11957 Douglas Avenue) – Coming this spring

• Dallas, Texas (8787 South Lancaster Road) – Coming this summer

This initiative has received strong backing from leading organizations such as the Iowa Soybean Association, Iowa Biodiesel Board, Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program, and the American Lung Association, all driving efforts to make low-carbon solutions widely accessible.

Source: Truckers News

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A Significant Addition to Central Florida’s Fueling Infrastructure

Located strategically near Highway 27, Interstate 4, and the Florida Turnpike, the new station is designed to cater to heavy-duty trucks and other fleet vehicles that ply these busy routes. RNG, derived entirely from organic waste, offers a significant advantage over diesel by reducing carbon emissions by approximately 300%.

Aligning with Advanced Technology

This new station’s opening coincides perfectly with the release of Cummins’ X15N natural gas engine, a groundbreaking innovation for heavy-duty trucking fleets aiming to switch to cleaner fuel options without sacrificing performance. This engine, having undergone rigorous testing by top fleets like Walmart, Knight-Swift, UPS, and Amazon, has been lauded for its remarkable power, torque, fuel efficiency, and substantial reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

“Clean Energy has seen a strong demand for RNG fuel from both new and existing customers. The Davenport station is in a great location to supply a clean fuel to the many fleets that operate in the central Florida area,” said Chad Lindholm, senior vice president of Clean Energy. “The investments being made by Clean Energy and many others in RNG production will ensure a steady flow of RNG fuel to this station and hundreds of others that are in our network around the country.”

Station Specifications and Network Expansion

Situated on a 3.7-acre site at 2450 Access Road, Northwest Davenport, Florida, 33897, the new station includes five fast-fill dispensers and 98 time-fill fueling hoses, making it convenient for quick and efficient fueling. Clean Energy currently operates over 600 fueling stations across North America and is consistently expanding this network with facilities designed specifically for heavy-duty truck fleets.

Commitment to Sustainability

Clean Energy is also heavily investing in RNG production at dairy farms, addressing the significant emissions from agriculture and transportation, which together account for nearly 38% of U.S. GHG emissions according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. By capturing methane from farm waste and converting it into RNG, Clean Energy is able to significantly lower GHG emissions over the entire fuel lifecycle compared to diesel. This makes RNG one of the few transportation fuels capable of achieving a negative carbon-intensity score, thanks to its dual role in reducing emissions both at the source and during vehicle operation.

Source: The Trucker

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