Tag: Biofuels
From Fossil To Renewable: California’s Diesel Transition & The Future Of Refineries
In a recent article, California Refineries Close as Gasoline Demand Slips into Permanent Decline, I wrote that diesel consumption in California had not declined even as gasoline demand slipped. Jeremy Martin from the Union of Concerned Scientists reached out to me to point to some data I’d missed. I reviewed … [continued]
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EU Reaffirms 2035 ICE Phaseout Plan
Despite advocacy from European automakers, the European Commission has decided to stick with a plan to phase out combustion engines by 2035.
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The World Is Going Electric, With Or Without Us. Now Is The Time For Leadership.
Four reasons why weakening EU CO2 targets would not help European carmakers 1. Targets help EU manufacturers compete in the global EV race EV sales in China and emerging markets, such as Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, are surging. In Europe, thanks to car CO2 standards, we are in the midst of … [continued]
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U.S. Biodiesel & Renewable Diesel Imports Fall Sharply in 2025 after Tax Credit Change
U.S. imports of biodiesel and renewable diesel significantly decreased in the first half of 2025 (1H25) compared with the same period in previous years. This decline is primarily due to the loss of tax credits for imported biofuels and generally lower domestic consumption of these fuels. Renewable diesel and biodiesel … [continued]
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Why So Many Non-BEV Trucks in NACFE’s Run on Less?
The United States North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) Run on Less is underway again, and the lineup is broad. Battery electrics are sharing the road with renewable diesel tractors, natural gas trucks, and a pair of hydrogen fuel cell units. That variety is interesting because it reflects the … [continued]
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