advertising 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 [...]
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Researchers demonstrate that flexible control algorithm for biodiesel can address fuel variability
December 23rd, 2012 
Aaron Turpen advertising Researchers at Purdue University have found that they can extend a flexible control strategy designed better to manage the lower fuel energy density and increased NOx emissions from biodiesel use to also address biodiesel variability due to feedstock and processing differences. A paper on their work is published in the International Journal of Engine [...]
Gasoline vs Diesel
October 29th, 2011 Aaron Turpen Editor’s Note: I was asked to write up a comparison of gasoline vs. diesel as fuels (and engines, linked below) for a website I contribute to regularly. I thought it would be interesting to GBT readers as well. by Aaron Turpen, 10w40.com In North America today, diesel engines are beginning to make a comeback after [...]
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Tags: Biodiesel, Diesel engine, diesel fuel, Fuel, Gasoline, Oil Prices 
1 Comment »Hino Trucks Approves B20 Biodiesel
July 13th, 2011 Aaron Turpen Hino Trucks (Toyota’s big truck subsidiary) has approved B20 biodiesel use for all 2011 and 2012 model class 4, 5, 6, and 7 heavy-duty trucks. This announcement from Hino follows on the heels of Isuzu’s announcement for their own rigs. The B20 approval from Hino is for all 2011 and 2012 cab over and conventional [...]
