Huwyler, Colin. “Biodiesel Ranks First among Fleets for Alternative Fuel Use @BiodieselMag.” Biodiesel Magazine – The Latest News and Data About Biodiesel Production, 30 Apr. 2018, biodieselmagazine.com/articles/2516343/biodiesel-ranks-first-among-fleets-for-alternative-fuel-use.

Fleets all across California have begun the switch to biodiesel fuels for their diesel trucks. A survey conducted by the World Truck Organization stated that biodiesel is the most popular alternative to regular gasoline. The survey went on to state that 18% of trucking fleets across California are using biodiesel. Trucking companies are switching to this new renewable fuel, with more fleets expected to use biodiesel in the future. The new diesel technologies enable trucking companies to power their high-mileage and heavy- haul operations while reducing greenhouse emissions. California is sparking change throughout the nation as vehicles of all weight classes are making the switch to biodiesels. The fuel B20, a hybrid of 20% biodiesel and 80% regular diesel, can now be used in almost all diesel engines. As California continues to cut down on carbon emissions, new biodiesel blends are an easy and cost-efficient way to reduce  carbon footprint of all vehicles. The NBB has built EPA-compliant biodiesel conversion systems that convert any diesel engine into an engine that runs entirely on biodiesel. Biodiesels are being made from a variety of renewable resources such as soybeans, animal fats, and cooking oil. The switch to biodiesel in California has also created over 64,000 jobs.

Trucking fleets are leading the initiative to switch to a fuel that leaves less of a carbon footprint. In California the state is cutting back on carbon emissions faster than anywhere else in the US. The companies that convert their vehicles to biodiesel are using a cost-efficient alternative and also saving the environment in the process. As people become more technologically advanced and see the need for renewable fuels, companies are able to cut back on their emissions while still making money. These cutbacks on carbon emissions will keep our ecosystem cleaner and greener.

Newswire, PR. “California Regulators Approve NOx Mitigating Biodiesel Additive Solution by Biofuels Marketer Targray.” San Francisco Business Times, The Business Journals, 1 Mar. 2018, www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/prnewswire/press_releases/California/2018/03/01/UN27835.

In March of 2018 California regulators announced the certification of CATANOX, a new biodiesel developed by Targay to help California meet its Low Carbon Fuel Standard. In February the California Air Resources Board (CARB) stated that the new fuel had met emission standards equivalent to standard diesel and in some cases showed a 20% reduction in emissions. Targray is the second company in California to offer a CARB-certified NOx mitigation solution that will soon be available at local fueling locations across California. Starting in 2016 the ADF regulation has enacted a process of the commercialization of innovative fuels that not only benefit the environment, but also public health. The ADF will also be regulating the output of oxides in nitrogen from biodiesel fuels.

It is clear that California’s future is one with very little carbon emissions from machines. As more companies that manufacture biofuel start to grow, the ability for other larger corporations to turn to eco-friendly alternatives has never been easier. The future for biofuels seems one that will be monitored and controlled very well with organizations such as the ADF overseeing and testing all new diesels before they can be certified for use. This article shows the importance of renewable fuels for the state of California and how the community has become one that strives to save the environment. As more people see the importance of treating the environment with respect, the air quality in California will only get better.

Neste. “California Trucking Company Switches to Neste Biodiesel.” Canadian Biomass, Annex Business Media, 11 July 2018, www.canadianbiomassmagazine.ca/biodiesel/california-trucking-company-switches-to-neste-biodiesel-6945?jjj=1533664366846.

A Northern California trucking company has made a switch to a completely renewable diesel fleet of trucks. Since February of 2017 Cherokee Freight Lines has been using Neste My Renewable Diesel on more than 200 trucks. They have been transporting kosher goods to some of the biggest companies in the nation. With the switch to the new fuel the company has seen a significant drop in maintenance and fuel costs over the past year. The fuel they are using is made from 100% renewable materials and cuts greenhouse emissions by up to 80%. Neste, unlike other biodiesel fuels, is a direct replacement for diesel and works with any diesel engine. This type of diesel fuel has almost no impurities, which means it burns much cleaner and reduces the amount of soot released. In the long term this will fuel will keep machines running longer and cleaner. The vice president of sales at Neste says, “It’s great to see that a well-respected and established company realizes the value and benefit of Neste My Renewable Diesel, both in terms of fuel performance and cost savings, but also their contribution to the environment.”

As more and more California businesses turn to eco friendly alternatives to fuel their machines, this state is becoming one of the most environmentally conscious places in the country. As larger companies adopt renewable diesels, our country will increasingly rely on a cleaner fuel sources. These new alternatives are not only better for the environment, but also have a positive effect on machines and the businesses that use them. This article shows the ways in which the state of California will soon solely rely on renewable fuels, moving from older sources of coal and diesel to more eco-friendly alternatives that have a more positive impact on the planet.

Walton, Agnes. “California’s Scum Ranchers Are Working on a Fuel to Replace Oil.” VICE News, Vice, 28 Mar. 2018, news.vice.com/en_us/article/3kjk89/californias-scum-ranchers-are-working-on-a-fuel-to-replace-oil.

The Department of Energy has spent hundreds of thousands on turning the Salton Sea into a source of renewable fuel, but also cleaning the sea in the process. Known as the Salton Sea Remediation Project, a team is working to filter the water with algae. This process works because the pollutants in the water, such as fertilizers and pesticides, are what fuel algae growth. As the algae eats away the pollutants in the water it will grow and can later be turned into a biofuel. Every week a team harvests the algae from shoots in which it grows and then takes the algae to a lab where it is refined into a high quality fuel. The target is to replace oil with this new algae fuel in just about everything including cars, planes, and even plastic products. Other projects similar to this one have failed due to farming difficulties and because they are too resource intensive. This project promises to succeed where others have failed.

This project is just one of many innovative ways that California hopes to solve the problem of carbon emissions in the future. If algae could be produced and turned into a quality fuel on a commercial scale, I think it could be one of the best alternatives to oil. It could not only be used as a fuel source, but also an eco-friendly way to filter our water sources. California is leading the country with new ways to lower our carbon footprint on the world. With more funding going to eco-friendly businesses, this state will be well on its way to create an alternative fuels and a cleaner, greener future.

Voegele, Erin. “Biodiesel Helps Push California GHG Emissions below 1990 Levels.” Biodiesel Magazine, BBI International, 17 July 2018, biodieselmagazine.com/articles/2516411/biodiesel-helps-push-california-ghg-emissions-below-1990-levels.

California has been working on lowering its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the past decade. In 2016 the GHG emissions in California fell below the 1990 levels. In 2006 assembly bill 32 stated that California must reduce its emissions to 431 million metric tons of  GHGs a year. And in 2016 the state only admitted 429 million metric tons of gases, which is a 3% drop from 2015 emissions. Over the past 15 years the carbon intensity of California’s economy dropped by 38%. California Air Resources Board (CARB) found that in 2016 the state used a record amount of 1.5 million gallons of biofuel, which accounted for 10% of fuel consumption in the entire state. The use of biodiesel has been growing at an exponential rate. In 2012 only 1% of total diesel was biofuel, while in 2016 that went up to 15%.

This article shows that the future of California’s GHG emissions will decrease more and more with the help of biofuels. State emissions have been lowered significantly over the past years and that is only with 10% of the state using biodiesel. This reduction in harmful carbon emission levels represents the move to a cleaner state that will soon grow to rely on environmentally friendly fuels. The statistics in this article show that people are starting to understand the importance of using cleaner fuels that don’t have the same harmful effects on the environment. With more people joining the fight to keep our world clean there will be a huge decrease in GHG emissions in California and the world as a whole.