A thermochemical process can convert lipids from sewage sludge into biodiesel, according to a new study (Environ. Sci. Technol., DOI: 10.1021/es3019435). The low cost and high yield of the sludge ...

In our day and age, automakers and governments alike work together to find more sustainable fuel sources. Well, some governments - and automakers - only care when they make a profit off caring ...

In terms of environmental impact, biodiesel fuel is nicer than "ordinary" diesel. Meanwhile, styrofoam is a nasty, non-biodegradable packaging material. Now, like a scene from Back to the Future made ...

California regulators are scrapping a biodiesel rule related to smog concerns that the industry has long said isn't needed.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I report on global issues as an economist, attorney and journalist. Right now, all across the US, producers of an alternative fuel ...

The esterification of higher fatty acids by liquid acid catalysts such as sulphuric acid (H 2 SO 4) is a process commonly used for biodiesel production, but it involves high consumption of energy and ...

With fuel prices currently in another stratosphere--especially in California--diesel vehicle owners may have noticed a disparity in prices, at outlets that sell same-brand fuel. Simple human nature ...

A board has approved 108 renewable fuels infrastructure projects in 46 counties, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Thursday. These 108 projects will expand access to E15 and biodiesel, ...

Are you thinking about switching to a biodiesel-compatible vehicle or running your current diesel car or truck on biodiesel fuel? Continue reading to learn the pros and cons of biodiesel vs. diesel, ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Iowa biodiesel plants are operating at minimum or completely stopping production amid uncertainty over the future of renewable fuel and ...