Great news. The more studies we can get that prove biodiesel blends run well in cold weather, the better. I know I've never had a problem running a b30 blend in southern New England.
Jan 22, 2008 15:41 ET
CRFA Applauds Launch of Extreme Cold Test of Biodiesel
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan.
22, 2008) - The Canadian Renewable Fuels Association today applauded
the launch of Canada's most extensive cold-weather, on-road
demonstration test of renewable biodiesel.
Over sixty trucks will be put to the test by Climate Change
Central, an Alberta government public-private not-for-profit
organization focusing on green house gas reductions and new
environmental technologies. The demonstration, which will take place in
the Alberta winter cold, will provide hands-on, cold-weather experience
for fuel blenders, distributors, long-haul trucking fleets and drivers.
"Over the next few weeks biodiesel will be put to the ultimate
extreme cold weather iron man test," said Gordon Quaiattini, President
of the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association. "We are confident these
tests will confirm adverse condition tests in the USA and Europe, and
will reconfirm biodiesel as a viable tool in diversifying our energy
supply and reducing green house gases."
The Canadian and Alberta governments are investing $2.6 million
into this project. Shell Canada is the demonstration's fuel partner.
Additional sponsors and supporters include the Canola Council of
Canada, Canadian Petroleum Products Institute, Canadian Bioenergy,
Neste Oil and Milligan BioTech.
Founded in 1994, the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association is a
non-profit organization with a mission to promote renewable
transportation fuels through consumer awareness and government liaison
activities. The CRFA membership is comprised of representatives from
all levels of the ethanol and biodiesel industry, including: grain and
cellulose ethanol producers, biodiesel producers, fuel technology
providers, and agricultural associations.
