By Steve Klein, Senior Manager, Marketing, Renewable Energy Group Perhaps you know the basics of biodiesel or you’ve read our Biodiesel 101 article in CStore Decisions. And now that you’ve seen biodiesel’s growth in North America over the last several years, maybe it’s time to learn even more. That’s why we’re back with Biodiesel 201.…
What Diesel Drivers Expect From Your Fuel
The diesel vehicle drivers and fleets fueling up at your c-store locations are looking for a product that performs well. Are you offering what they need? Here are three major performance traits your diesel customers want and need. Lubricity Diesel engines and parts like fuel pumps and injectors require lubrication to prevent damage. Lubricity is…
Meeting Customer — and Societal — Demand for Cleaner Fuels
One of the trends in the convenience store industry for 2021 is giving customers options for alternative fuels, as CStore Decisions recently reported. A major reason for this is the fast-growing sustainability movement. The general public, businesses, elected officials — all are pushing for action that helps the environment. C-stores can both meet that customer…
Fuel Industry Experts Share Expectations for 2021
The 2021 National Biodiesel Conference and Expo happened the same week a new president was inaugurated, and that timing did not go unnoticed. From policy expectations to the environmental benefits of various fuel sources, here are our key takeaways for c-store operators from this major industry event. Political Change Is an Opportunity for Growth President…
How Public and Private Clean Air Regulations Affect Your Business
Transportation is the top contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., so it’s critical for fleets, fuel marketers, policymakers and even individual drivers to be aware of the trend. That’s why I’ve gathered up some information from around the nation to help c-stores understand what’s behind the need for a more diversified fuel offering.…
Are You Aware of a Game-Changing Fuel?
Biodiesel and renewable diesel have likely been on your fleet customers’ minds for a few years now — their usage is certainly on the rise. Perhaps you’ve even started offering the fuels in some form. But did you know they can be blended together and provide even better emission reductions for your customers while maintaining…
Why Biodiesel Blends Make Sense for C-Stores
Electric vehicles may be the shiny new object garnering attention right now, but the diesel engine will continue dominating the transportation market for a long time. John Eichberger, Executive Director of the Fuels Institute, shared some federal data at the National Biodiesel Conference and Expo earlier this year to illustrate the point: 77% of all…
Which Clean Fuel Is Right for Your C-Store?
With so many fuel options out there, and “clean” options becoming more available and more popular, how do you know which ones are right for you and your customers? From petroleum diesel to biodiesel to renewable diesel and every blend combination you can think of, it can be overwhelming to know everything you need to…
The Truth About Water in Fuel Storage Tanks
Have you spent time or resources preventing or mitigating water in your fuel storage tanks? It’s something all suppliers and retailers have at least thought about, and it’s important to know the facts. One of those facts is that the fuel itself is not the cause of water contamination. It’s common knowledge among convenience store…
Diverse Diesel Demand Continues Climbing
Electric vehicles have received a lot of attention lately, but speakers at the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo in January confirmed that the diesel engine will continue to dominate the market for a long time to come. John Eichberger, Executive Director of the Fuels Institute, illustrated this point with a presentation heavy on federal data.…