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West Bank pump station’s generators failed in test due to bad fuel
Contaminated diesel fuel and loose bolts are suspected in the failure of two generators that shut down during a test of the world’s largest drainage pump station. The Army Corps of Engineers is investigating the incident at the $1 billion West Closure Complex, designed to protect thousands of West Bank homes and businesses.
Read MoreGas station allegedly sold contaminated diesel fuel, suit claims
GRETNA – A gas station is being sued by the owner of a bus who claims the vehicle broke down after she purchased bad diesel fuel. Debra Foucher filed suit against Ames Discount Zone LLC and its insurer in the 24th Judicial District Court on April 1.
Read MoreSurePure Announces Breakthrough in Contaminated Marine Diesel Purification Without Biocides
NEW YORK, April 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – SurePure, Inc. a global leader in liquid photopurification, today announced a breakthrough in the microbiological purification of contaminated marine diesel fuel, using SurePure’s technology as an alternative to biocide addition or excessive micro-filtration.
Read MoreStrategic Analysis of the Indian Fuel Additive Market
Growing Automotive Sector and Regulations Increase Opportunities in the Market This research service analyses the Indian market for fuel additives. The…
Read MoreRegular diesel fuel coloured red as of Monday
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- The regular diesel fuel supplied by Petrojam Limited will have a red colour as of Monday June 17. Petrojam said that the change in colour is in preparation for the introduction of another grade of diesel, Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) to the market on Monday, June 24. ULSD will be of a light yellow (straw) colour.
Read MoreAudi puts $2,000 premium on 3 new diesels
Audi plans to charge a premium of more than $2,000 for its three new TDI models, testing luxury buyers' willingness to pay for the fuel economy of a diesel.
Read MoreInsight: DME Fuel Testing / Syria and Turkey / Smokejumpers / French Film Festival
DME Fuel Testing The San Joaquin Valley is gearing up to be the next testing ground for a new, clean alternative to diesel. Oberon Fuels uses a process that converts methane and carbon dioxide to DME (dimethyl ether), a renewable substitute made from a variety of resources, including plant and animal waste. For the first time in North America, Volvo plans to begin manufacturing heavy duty, DME-powered commercial trucks in 2015. They’ve already begun trials with the fuel in Texas, but are bringing their second field-test to California. This time the San Joaquin Valley provided $500,000 to jump start the project, and Safeway food stores will be using DME trucks in local commercial operations.
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Read MoreRegular diesel fuel coloured red as of Monday
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- The regular diesel fuel supplied by Petrojam Limited will have a red colour as of Monday June 17. Petrojam said that the change in colour is in preparation for the introduction of another grade of diesel, Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (ULSD) to the market on Monday, June 24. ULSD will be of a light yellow (straw) colour.
Read MoreAtlanta Biodieseler Celebrates One Year
A Georgia-based biodiesel maker is celebrating its first year in business for its retail station. Atlanta's Clean Energy Biofuels, which touts its biodiesel as the only in the country that is made using 100 percent solar power, threw a party for the one-year anniversary of the opening of their retail biodiesel station by hosting Atlanta Green
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