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What’s not to like about lower fuel costs and reduced emissions?

Chuck Coppa and Lyle Jensen with Freightliner Coronado retrofit to run and natural gas and diesel fuel

With diesel prices at all-time highs, the American Power Group Inc. is hoping its dual-fuel approach to heavy-duty trucking results in greater interest among owner-operators and small fleets.

The $25,000 retrofit substitutes one of two diesel tanks on a Class 8 tractor with natural gas and uses software to make the two fuels work together, saving money at the pump and reducing emissions.

APG sees turbocharging natural gas in a diesel engine as an alternative for owner-operators and small fleets...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/whats-not-to-like-about-lower-fuel-costs-and-reduced-emissions

Report: Diesel truck emissions in NYC affect people of color more

A recent report found that people of color are exposed 17% more particulate matter emissions in New York City.

People of color are being disproportionately impacted by emissions from diesel trucks in New York City, according to a report released by The Real Urban Emissions (TRUE) Initiative.

Diesel trucks are a major source of particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), air pollutants that adversely affect human health. PM2.5 is responsible for 85,000 to 200,000 deaths in the U.S. annually, a 2021 study funded by the Environmental Protection Agency said.

The TRUE Initiative, made up of the FIA...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/report-diesel-truck-emissions-in-nyc-affect-people-of-color-more

Are ‘near-zero-emissions’ diesel trucks delaying electric vehicle adoption?

The newest generation diesel technology provides emissions and air quality benefits.

While striving to reduce emissions, the freight industry often faces this question: Is it better to upgrade current technology or invest in research and development of new technology?

Consider the heavy-duty truck market.

The newest generation of diesel trucks provides measurable efficiency improvements and reductions in emissions, but experts who view electric vehicles (EVs) and other zero-emission vehicles as trucks of the future worry that improved diesel technology could delay the adoption of...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/are-near-zero-emissions-diesel-trucks-delaying-electric-vehicle-adoption

[Watch] TECO 2030 Unveils Next-gen Marine Emission Reduction System

TECO 2030 launches next-generation marine emission reduction system – The TECO 2030 Future Funnel, says a press release published on their website.

Features of the revolutionary system 

TECO 2030 Future Funnel is a unique concept of next generation marine emission reduction system and will be ready for future regulations, and in line with the initial IMO Greenhouse Gas (GHG) strategy. 

Reduce emission

The Future Funnel will allow ships to reduce sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides, black carbon and...

https://mfame.guru/watch-teco-2030-unveils-next-gen-marine-emission-reduction-system/

All You Need To Know About Biodiesel Fuel Oil Blends (VLSFOs)

Viswa Group in its latest technical updates has released a white paper on Biodiesel Fuel Oil blends (VLSFOs).

Here’s an abstract of the report.

Distribution of commodities 

The shipping industry allows for mass production and transportation of goods and cargo on a global and domestic scale via the distribution of these commodities using ocean-going vessels as a more fuel-efficient and cost-effective method when compared with other modes of distribution. 

Usage of residual fuel

The use of residual...

https://mfame.guru/all-you-need-to-know-about-biodiesel-fuel-oil-blends-vlsfos/

Wabash National and eNow release solar-powered reefer

Wabash National zero-emissions trailer

Wabash National (NYSE: WNC) and solar power supplier eNow are harnessing the sun to power a road-ready all-electric Carrier Transicold refrigerated trailer. It could save 50% over a diesel-powered unit.

The zero-emission trailer debuted at the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) meeting in February. Reefers are designed to keep perishable goods cool during transport.

Solar-powered refers are not new. But their adoption is slow. Until recently,...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/wabash-national-and-enow-release-solar-powered-reefer

AET’s LNG Dual-Fuel DPSTs Will Emit 40-48% Less Carbon

According to an article published in AET website, the shuttle tanker company has named two of its world’s first LNG Dual-Fuel Dynamic Positioning Shuttle Tankers (DPSTs) – Eagle Blane and Eagle Balder.

Vessels emit 40-48% less carbon

Meeting the IMO’s target of 

  • carbon reduction by reducing CO2 emissions by 40% against 2008 baseline by 2030, and 
  • halving CO2 emissions by 2050,

these cleanest DPSTs ever built will emit 40-48% less carbon than equivalent vessels built in 2008.

These LNG Dual-Fuel...

http://mfame.guru/aets-dual-fuel-dpsts-will-emit-40-48-less-carbon/

First Inland Vessel ‘For Ever’ Powered by 100% Sustainable Biofuel


GoodFuels and partner REINPLUS FIWADO Bunker have fuelled the ‘For Ever’, the first inland vessel from Combined Cargo Terminals (CCT) that runs fully on 100% sustainable biofuel, says a press release published on Port of Rotterdam website.

90% CO2 Reduction

With this delivery feasibility of using 100% sustainable biofuels in inland vessels is demonstrated – thereby realizing a significant CO2-reduction.

Sustainable biofuel pioneer GoodFuels, REINPLUS FIWADO Bunker and CCT are demonstrating that...

http://mfame.guru/first-inland-vessel-for-ever-powered-by-100-sustainable-biofuel/