Electric trucks are getting a lot of attention as lawmakers continue to push for cleaner vehicles. And while they definitely have a place in trucking’s decarbonization efforts, particularly in local and short-haul operations currently, there are other alternatives out there.
One of those alternatives is biodiesel, which can be used in existing diesel engines with some modifications.
Joining Jason and Matt this week is Lori Dunn, chief operating officer at Optimus Technologies, who talks about the benefits of biodiesel and how it can help trucking meet its decarbonization goals.
00:00 10-44 intro
00:30 Biodiesel
02:07 Modification kits for heavy-duty diesel engines
07:31 Biodiesel in cold weather
09:52 Range limitations of EV’s
11:04 Availably of biodiesel
12:25 Meeting ESG goals early
14:49 Cost of converting to biodiesel vs. cost of EV
15:57 Biodiesel fuel efficiency vs. traditional diesel
