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Evansville staff flag biofuel case study and supplier questions as potential short-term fleet option
Summary
Staff reported case studies showing B20 biodiesel can reduce emissions about 15% and may be delivered at lower cost, but noted vehicle compatibility nuances and a lack of local biodiesel supply as obstacles to immediate adoption.
During the Sept. 11 meeting, climate staff described recent conversations with other Indiana municipal fleets and a case study approach to evaluate biodiesel as a near-term way to reduce fleet carbon emissions while electric vehicle infrastructure continues to develop.
Staff said Fort Wayne converted municipal fleets roughly 20 years ago and Carmel recently started testing B20…
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