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A Case for Near-Zero Natural Gas Engines

October 27, 2020

When natural gas engines were re-introduced to the market in the early 2000’s, adoption quickly followed. In some cases, a little too quickly. Seeking an alternative to the high diesel prices, many fleets were eager to take advantage of natural gas vehicle technology. However, in response, some trucks were ordered with the available 9-liter engine…

Leveraging the United State’s Federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)

August 13, 2020

RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARD: OVERVIEW The  United State’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is a national program that focuses on reducing the country’s dependence on foreign oil, achieving greenhouse gas reductions, and growing the nation’s renewable energy industry. It was created in 2005 under the Energy Policy Act, refined in 2007 as part of the Energy Independence…

Get to Know Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program (CFP)

August 6, 2020

CLEAN FUELS PROGRAM: OVERVIEW Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program (CFP) is a market-based program focused on reducing the carbon intensity (CI) of transportation fuels used in Oregon. It was enacted by the Oregon legislature in 2016 and is managed by its Department of Environmental Quality Commission (DEQ). By 2035, the CFP is set to reduce fuel…

Understanding the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)

July 20, 2020

Many people have heard about California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)—from energy developers to station owners and fleets. But with all its complexity, the program can be difficult to navigate. Read below to understand more about why the Low Carbon Fuel Standard was created, how it works, and how it can benefit you. LCFS: PROGRAM…