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Good prices, supply, less pollution make it time to reconsider biodiesel
Biodiesel is typically sold to end users as a blend of biodiesel and petroleum-based diesel and is now a mainstream fuel at this point and no longer a niche.
July 10, 2018
Roadbuilding
Wyoming maps out sites for alternative vehicle fueling
The state of Wyoming has made finding fuel stations for electric and other alternative vehicles a little easier. The Wyoming Department of Transportation has added a new feature to its 511 map that shows the state’s 30 or so alternative fuel sites. “The new layer option on our 511 travel information map will help alternative […]
September 18, 2017
Oils & lubricants
Fluid analysis master class: Understanding the relationship between lube oil, coolants and biodiesel
Seeing traces of coolant or fuel dilution in a lube oil analysis doesn’t necessarily mean what it did 10 years ago. There’s no doubt that Tier 4 Interim and Final diesel emissions technology has drastically cut the pollution going out the exhaust stacks of heavy equipment. Same holds true for diesel truck engines manufactured since […]
March 30, 2017
Roadbuilding
Highway Contractor
Alternative fuels can power your winter operations fleet; why one Iowa city has confidence in its winter operators;“sustainability” is an increasingly influential factor in developing winter maintenance programs.
June 9, 2012
Equipment
Maintenance
Alternative fuels (first of a 3-part series) Natural gas and propane autogas These are truly “green” fuels, all-American, cost competitive and loaded with horsepower. For medium- and heavy-duty truck applications, though, these fuels can’t be beat. By Tom Jackson It used to be simple. There was diesel, and there was gasoline. Now there’s gasoline, E10 […]
August 3, 2011
Roadbuilding
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. (ADS): Free program to design inlet filter unit for stormwater
The step-by-step Flexstorm Product Configurator online software program from Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. (ADS) allows users to select the proper components and design an inlet filter unit for a stormwater drainage system and to be configured based on drainage structure type and filtration needs. The program is available for free at www.inletfilters.com. The resources section […]
July 19, 2011
Roadbuilding
Blastcrete Equipment Co.: High-rise block fill applications
Blastcrete Equipment Co.’s Mason Mate is designed primarily for high-rise block fill applications, as well as concrete repair and underground shotcrete for mining and tunneling applications. The D3522 unit features a hydraulic squeeze pump, a high-shear continuous mixer, and an optional 1,000-pound capacity bag lifter. According to the manufacturer, it easily fits in the back […]
July 19, 2011
Roadbuilding
Caterpillar: Packs more power than its predecessor
The 349E hydraulic excavator from Caterpillar features a 396 net horsepower Cat C13 ACERT engine that operates either on ultra-low-sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD) or a blend of ULSD and 20 percent biodiesel using the Cat Clean Emissions Module (CEM) to meet Tier 4 Interim standards. Delivering more engine and hydraulic horsepower than its 345D predecessor, […]
July 19, 2011
Equipment
Maintenance
Fuel Filtration New fuels and new engines demand a new filter regimen By Tom Jackson Going green has its drawbacks. When it comes to cleaning up diesel emissions, the price you pay is reduced fuel quality. If you’re not careful, clogged fuel filters and ruined injectors may result. Fresh from the refinery, diesel fuel is […]
February 7, 2011
Safety
Maintenance
Dirty little secrets Contamination in today’s equipment can cost you big bucks – and the danger is hiding in plain sight. By Tom Jackson Here’s a quiz for all you mechanics, technicians and fleet managers. Say you had two identical pieces of equipment working in two identical applications and environments. Machine A had no air […]
July 31, 2010
Equipment
TDOT accepting ‘Green Island’ Biofuels Corridor grant applications
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the next round of Green Island Biofuel Corridor Network grants. The deadline to apply for the grants is April 30, 2010. The Green Island grant program is a competitive funding opportunity available to retail fuel station owners and farmer co-ops interested in promoting and selling […]
April 6, 2010
Equipment
Tennessee DOT accepting biofuel corridor grant applications
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is now accepting applications for the next round of Green Island Biofuel Corridor Network grants. The deadline to apply for the grants is April 30, 2010. The Green Island grant program is a competitive funding opportunity available to retail fuel station owners and farmer co-ops interested in promoting and […]
April 1, 2010
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