Alternative Fuels

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 U.S. production of biodiesel was 159 million gallons in December 2020. Biodiesel production in December 2020 was 8 million gallons higher than in November 2020.  Maine has recognized potential in production from forest products. 

 The link below allows users to compare current diesel use to projected costs for alternative fuels. 

Hydrogen is gaining traction in California while the United States has a mere 3100, mostly medium-duty vehicles, utilizing the fuel and only 14 heavy-duty units as of 2020. There is a growing thought the units could perform better than electric for the truck market.  

 More than 175,000 vehicles are powered by CNG. In the United States 822 public compressed natural gas (CNG) stations have opened and operating. Learn more about the resource and technology in the link below. 

 A CALSTART report notes that, as of the beginning of February, there were around 1,215 medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission trucks on US roads, and 140,000 more on order. Some 145 models are currently available for purchase from at least 30 manufacturers.