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Q&A

  • Magazine Article
  • 21TOFHP04_11
Published April 01, 2021 by SAE International in United States
Language:
  • English

Petroleum-based fuels long have been the industry standard for heavy equipment, primarily due to the lack of acceptable, cost-effective and reliable alternatives. But with growing interest in sustainable energy, alternative fuels have in recent yeas become more widely adopted and readily available. Biodiesel and renewable diesel will lead the way for alternative-fuel integration into the heavy equipment industry, according to Nick Block, director of worldwide marketing, sales & customer support, John Deere Power Systems (JDPS).

“We support the use of biodiesel and renewable diesel because we recognize the importance of biofuels to our customers and to the environment,” he said in response to recent questions from Truck & Off-Highway Engineering regarding the engine manufacturer's alternative-propulsion priorities.