Clean Fuel News

Free Training: Ethanol Emergency Response Webinars

Posted by admin on 04/16/2026 3:03 pm  /   Technical Workshops, Webinar

Please join the Renewable Fuels Association and TRANSCAER® for Ethanol Emergency Response and Train-the-Trainer webinars. Ethanol Emergency Response Webinars Attendees will receive in-depth information on proper training techniques that emergency responders and hazmat personnel need to effe...

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EPA Finalizes Historic New Renewable Fuel Standards

Posted by admin on 04/08/2026 12:17 pm  /   Bio Fuels, Clean Fuels Funding

Rule sets balanced biofuels growth for 2026 and 2027, bolstering domestic oil and feedstock March 27, 2026 | EPA Press Office ([email protected]) WASHINGTON – Today at the White House Great American Agriculture Celebration, President Trump announced that U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

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Zeldin Confirms RFS Rule Will Be Finalized In March

Posted by admin on 03/26/2026 9:47 am  /   Bio Fuels, National News

Via SAF Magainze MARCH 24, 2026 | BY ERIN KRUEGER - U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on March 24 confirmed the agency will release a final rule setting 2026 and 2027 Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs) before the end of March.  Zeldin commented on the pending RVO ru...

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Ag and Biofuel Groups Call for Reasonable Guidelines for Aviation Tax Credits

Posted by admin on 03/26/2026 9:40 am  /   Bio Fuels, National News

Via Morning AgClips MARCH 25, 2026 - Agricultural and biofuel groups are urging federal agencies to adopt practical, farmer-friendly guidelines for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, a tax incentive designed to support low-emission fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel. In a March 25 l...

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Autonomous Freight Expands with Bot Auto, Ryan Transportation Partnership

Posted by admin on 02/27/2026 9:08 am  /   News

February 26, 2026 | Via ACT-News Bot Auto and Ryan Transportation have announced a partnership to launch fully driverless freight service between Houston and Dallas, targeting commercial operations in spring 2026. The 200-mile corridor was selected for its consistent freight demand and operational ...

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Predictive, Not Reactive: How AI Is Reshaping Fleet Safety and Maintenance

Posted by admin on 02/27/2026 9:01 am  /   Emissions & Fuel Economy, News

February 19, 2026 | Via ACT-News  Artificial intelligence is quickly moving from theory to practical application in fleet operations. Across both school bus and municipal fleets, AI-powered cameras, telematics integration, and predictive maintenance platforms are helping reduce risky driving b...

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The U.S. DOT Volpe Center Is Now Hiring Interns Through the 1DOT Internship Program

Posted by Grant Coordinator on 02/25/2026 10:32 am  /   News

Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation research and innovation? Know someone who is?  The U.S. DOT Volpe Center is excited to announce that we are now recruiting interns through the 1DOT Internship Program! We’re seeking current students who want...

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Court Ruling Reopens NEVI Funds, Putting EV Charging Projects Back on Track

Posted by Grant Coordinator on 01/30/2026 1:43 pm  /   Electric Vehicles, National News

A federal court ruling has reopened access to hundreds of millions of dollars in electric-vehicle charging funds, clearing the way for states to resume stalled National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) projects after the U.S. Department of Transportation froze approvals tied to the $5-billion ...

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2026 Fuel Economy Guide Now Available

Posted by admin on 01/27/2026 12:00 am  /   Emissions & Fuel Economy, News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have just released the 2026 Fuel Economy Guide. The Guide provides detailed fuel economy estimates for model year 2026 light-duty vehicles, along with estimated annual fuel costs and other information ...

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Court says US DOE acted unconstitutionally in clean energy funding cuts

Posted by admin on 01/19/2026 10:56 am  /   Awards & Grants, Clean Fuels Funding, News

Via H2 News | By Charlie Currieon Jan 15, 2026 The US Department of Energy (DOE) acted unconstitutionally when it axed $7.5bn worth of clean-energy funding, including grants linked to two West Coast hydrogen hubs, a federal court has ruled. The US District Court for the District of Columbia ruled ...

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E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution

Posted by admin on 01/12/2026 2:13 pm  /   EPA Advance Program, National News, News

Jan. 12, 2026 | NY Times | By Maxine Joselow The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising how it conducts cost-benefit analyses for certain air pollution regulations. Under the new approach, the agency will no longer assign a monetary value to the public healt...

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NACFE Releases The Idle-Reduction Playbook

Posted by admin on 01/08/2026 5:17 pm  /   Case Studies, Emissions & Fuel Economy, News

via NACFE.org | Published December 2025 The Idle-Reduction Playbook: Operational Strategies for Modern Trucking Fleets Both the economic and environmental stakes of idling are high. At an average diesel price of $4 per gallon, a single long-haul truck might waste $4,000 to $6,000 worth of fuel eac...

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The United States of NEVI: The Current Outlook on the NEVI Program at the State-Level

January 5, 2026 | ACT-NEWS | By Amanda King Key Takeaways The NEVI program, funded with $5 billion through FY 2026, has resumed momentum after a 2025 funding freeze was overturned by a federal court order, leading FHWA to release new interim guidance and restore funding to states. As of late 20...

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Redwood Materials Kicks Off Operations at $3.5 Billion Battery Recycling Plant

Posted by admin on 11/13/2025 9:46 am  /   Electric Vehicles, Home Page, News

Yes — EV batteries are being recycled, and at scale Via ACT News The company Redwood Materials has launched operations at its newly built ~600-acre campus in Ridgeville, South Carolina. This facility is designed to process end-of-life EV batteries and manufacturing scrap, reco...

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AI in trucking no longer a fad

Posted by admin on 11/03/2025 11:43 am  /   Energy Efficient Mobility Systems (EEMS), News

Artificial intelligence has moved from a trendy buzzword to a necessary game-changer that is already influencing trucking operations' safety, compliance, and driver coaching.  A panel discussion held Monday at the American Trucking Associations' 2025 Management Conference & Exhibition in S...

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Hyundai Mobis develops EV battery with built-in fire suppression

Posted by Clean Fuels Intern on 05/08/2025 11:50 am  

Hyundai Mobis, the parts manufacturing arm of Hyundai Motor Group, has developed technology that can extinguish an electric vehicle battery cell fire and prevent thermal runaway, the company announced April 14. The system works by spraying a fire suppressant to extinguish a fire within fi...

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NEMA releases comms standard for connected vehicles

Posted by Grant Coordinator on 02/20/2025 5:43 am  /   Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficient Mobility Systems (EEMS)

Nema, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, has released a communication standard connected vehicle infrastructure and roadside equipment. A vital component of the connected vehicle ecosystem is the ability for vehicles and infrastructure to communicate regardless of the type of device...

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JEDCO, JEFFERSON PARISH LEADERS BREAK GROUND ON $500 MILLION MANUFACTURING FACILITY TO SERVE GROWING EV BATTERY MARKET

Posted by admin on 02/14/2025 6:08 am  /   Awards & Grants, News

UBE C1 Chemicals America, Inc. will provide the first domestic U.S. supply of materials needed for a greener future (WAGGAMAN, La) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), in coordination with Jefferson Parish, Cornerstone Energy Park, and Gray Construction, celebrated ...

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Suspended: Approval of State Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans (NEVI)

Posted by admin on 02/07/2025 8:59 am  /   Awards & Grants, Electric Vehicles, National News, News

February 6, 2025 | Via the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) In a letter to State Department of Transportation Directors dated 2/6/25, the FHWA explained that they are reviewing "policies underlying the implementation of the NEVI Formula Program" and state that "Accordingly, the current NEVI Fo...

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Chevron: Geismar Expansion In Final Commissioning

Posted by admin on 02/05/2025 12:52 pm  /   Bio Fuels, News

Chevron Corp. released fourth quarter financial results on Jan. 31. During an earnings call, company officials confirmed that the renewable diesel expansion project at the Geismar biorefinery in Louisiana is undergoing final commissioning. The Geismar expansion project has been underway for several...

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