EPA Levies Fines for Invalid Biodiesel RINs
The EPA last week announced that it levied fines against 30 renewable fuel exporters that purchased invalid biodiesel identification numbers (RINs).
04-30-2012
House Committee Talks Tax Extenders; Biodiesel Tax Credit May Be Considered in Lame Duck Session
A House Ways and Means subcommittee last week discussed many expired or expiring tax provisions as an initial step toward a potential tax extenders package that could come after the November elections, in a lame-duck session of Congress.
04-30-2012
Renewable Fuels Fraud Case Exposes Weakness in EPA Program
A recent case involving the sale of fraudulent biodiesel credits is prompting calls for greater oversight of the fuel credit program run by the EPA.
04-16-2012
NATSO and Renewable Energy Group Biodiesel Webinar
Register for this March 27 webinar to learn from Renewable Energy Group about the status of the biodiesel industry and the 2012 outlook. Get the latest updates regarding quality, the RFS2, federal and state legislation’s impact on positive blending opportunities and more.
03-12-2012
New Educational Opportunities at The NATSO Show
Attendees of The NATSO Show will have the option to attend three breakout sessions Monday afternoon in the first block of breakout sessions.
01-23-2012
NATSO Urges NCWM To Withdraw Nozzle Standardization and Dispenser Filter Items From Meeting Agenda
In a letter to Committee Chairwoman Judy Cardin, NATSO said proposals to require a 10 micron filter for fuel dispensers offering diesel, biodiesel and diesel fuel, and uniform fuel dispenser nozzle colors were not practical and could potentially create unintended consequences for consumers and fuel retailers.
01-23-2012
Biodiesel Basics
More than 20 engine manufacturers, including Cummins, Inc., Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, Deere & Company, Mack Trucks, Inc., Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Volvo Truck Corporation, have approved biodiesel blends for use in their engines ranging from 5 percent biodiesel blends (B5) to 20 percent biodiesel blends (B20)
01-01-2012
Action Report, NATSO Scorecard
In 2011, NATSO tackled a host of issues of vital importance to the truckstop and travel plaza industry. Reauthorization of surface transportation funding, rest area commercialization, interstate highway tolling and […]
01-01-2012
Worldwide Supply and Demand Indicate Higher Fuel Prices for 2011
Worldwide supply and demand indicate higher fuel prices in 2011.
03-01-2011