From UPI

OAK RIDGE, Tenn., April 24 (UPI) — An innovative methodology developed by U.S. government scientists might help speed reformulated diesel fuels to market.

The U.S. Department of Energy recently patented the reformulation technology developed at its Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The reformulated fuels are expected to result in less air pollution, while saving consumers an estimated $3.6 billion during the expected 12-year product impact period.

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From justauto.com

GM plans to trial biodiesel B30 with one of its key fleet customers using two van models, including the British-built Vivaro. The biodiesel B30-compatible models use the existing 2.0 CDTI Vivaro and 2.5 CDTI 100PS and 120PS Movano engines, and offer up to 20% fewer CO2 emissions on a ’source to wheels’ basis compared to the standard Euro 4-compliant diesel units.

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