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Using Biodiesel: Good in Theory. Good in Practice?

Using Biodiesel: Good in Theory.  Good in Practice?

Looking Beyond the Policy and Politics

Biodiesel usage has grown exponentially in the last several years, due to a combination of financial incentives, dynamics in petroleum markets, and the institution of state and local mandates. Stories of both overwhelming success and endless frustration abound, leaving policymakers and consumers looking for additional insights and perspective. This webinar will take a look at biodiesel availability, quality and impact on vehicle performance in order to help drivers and policymakers make informed decisions about the risks and benefits of expanded biodiesel use. 
 
 
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 
11:00am -12:30pm ET 
 

Briefing Highlighted First Year Success of Diesel Emissions Reduction Program

The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (enacted as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005) established a national, voluntary grant-based program to reduce emissions from existing diesel engines across the country.  The first year program results were recently transmitted to Congress by EPA, highlighting the program’s broad appeal and overwhelming success in reducing emissions. 

DTF held an event on Capitol Hill yesterday that included a presentation by Gina McCarthy, Asst. Administrator for Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA on the program results, and remarks by Senators George Voinovich (R-OH) and Senator Thomas Carper (D-DE), the original co-sponsors of the authorizing legislation. Also included are presentations by grant awardees from Ohio and Delaware, and remarks from other stakeholders. 

DTF issued a statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Report to Congress on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Program. 
 
 
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Allen R. Schaeffer, DTF’s Executive Director presents leadership awards to Senators George Voinovich (R-OH) and Senator Thomas Carper (D-DE) for being original sponsors of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) and their commitment to public health and the environment.

Your Holiday Shopping Brought To You by Diesel Power

As the holiday shopping season begins, diesel power delivers. If you order something via the Internet or buy a gift at a store for holiday, a diesel brought it. Diesel trucks, trains, boats and barges move 94 percent of the nation’s goods – more than 18 million tons of freight each day. Our nation’s economy would come to a standstill without diesel engines to power the delivery trucks, tractor trailers, freight trains, ships and barges that haul consumer goods, raw materials and other commodities. 

 

Diesel Spotlight

Forum Insight: New England Low Carbon Fuel Standard: Bad Information Leads to Bad Policy

Forum Insight: New England Low Carbon Fuel Standard: Bad Information Leads to Bad Policy

Getting the Facts Straight on Clean Diesel

New England states have always closely followed California’s lead in clean air policies, and the consideration of a Low Carbon Fuel Standard is no exception.  Earlier this summer, the Northeast States Center for a Clean Air Future (NESCCAF) released a report titled, “Introducing a Low Carbon Fuel Standard in the Northeast: Technical and Policy Considerations.”  This report was written to advise states on their development of a LCFS, however it contains flagrant mischaracterizations of diesel cars, asserting that they pose health and climate change threats and should be discouraged.  This concern is unwarranted, ignores proven diesel technology achievements and appears to reflect a bias against diesel technology in favor of other technology solutions.  Most importantly it encourages policymakers to dismiss one of the quickest ways to reduce transportation CO2 emissions– the growth of clean diesel passenger cars.

Read more here.

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Clean Diesel Power: Ready for Tomorrow, Working Today

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From clean-construction equipment and the latest farm tractors to the cleanest big-rig trucks and most fuel-efficient diesel cars and pick-ups, attendees could kick the tires, look under the hoods and climb into the seats of the most advanced diesel vehicles and equipment being used to power today's economy while helping to solve tomorrow's environmental, energy and climate challenges. 
 
Read more on the Clean Diesel Power event activities including the full transcript of Asst. Administrator McMarthy's remarks here
 
Get a closer look at the technology that was on display here.
  
Check out our exclusive event photo gallery here.
 
Check out videos from the day of the event here.

Climate Change, Black Carbon & Clean Diesel

Climate Change, Black Carbon & Clean Diesel Over the last few years there has been growing attention to black carbon and its potential impact on global warming. Diesel vehicles are one of many sources of black carbon emissions; however thanks to recent changes in domestic fuel composition along with advances in engine design and emissions control technology, black carbon emissions have been virtually eliminated from new diesel vehicles and equipment in the U.S. These changes brought a 99 percent reduction in black carbon emissions from heavy duty diesel vehicles just since 2004. The Diesel Technology Forum takes a closer look at "Climate Change, Black Carbon & Clean Diesel." 

 

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