In response to sustainability goals, the freight rail industry is working to boost the use of lower-carbon intensity fuels in diesel-powered fleets to support global efforts in mitigating climate change.
Biodiesel and renewable diesel are two types of biofuels, which are produced from organic materials including plants, agricultural waste and wet waste. While these two fuels are produced by different processes, both are often blended with petroleum-based diesel fuel to create lower-carbon intensity fuels that can reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
“This project is a great example of how collaboration between federal agencies and private industry can lead to innovative solutions for hard-to-decarbonize transportation sectors like rail.” — Douglas Longman, Argonne section manager, engine combustion research.
Read more at DOE/Argonne National Laboratory
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