Growmark has partnered with Optimus Technologies to test biodiesel in five of its semi-tractors. The move may be a potential pathway to transitioning its entire fleet to low-carbon fuels.
The engine upgrades from Optimus ensure heavy-duty diesel engines operate dependably in all weather conditions on either biodiesel or traditional diesel. The Growmark fleet drives five million miles annually. The pilot with only five heavy-duty trucks is going to be significantly lower in carbon dioxide emissions and the other pollutants found in traditional diesel, plus it will help improve air quality in communities near busy trucking routes.
The U.S. Department of Energy cites a life cycle analysis by the Argonne National Laboratory Study concluded that biodiesel emissions for 100 percent biodiesel are 74 percent lower than emissions from petroleum-based diesel. Optimus says it’s happy to partner with Growmark and show that decarbonization is financially and environmentally sustainable for modern heavy-duty fleets.
