Equipment

Biodiesel Offers Sustainable Fuel Alternative for Construction Equipment
Incorporating low carbon fuels is essential for operating diesel machinery.
By Colin Huwyler
July 20, 2021
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by Colin Huwyler
Colin is CEO of Optimus Technologies, a clean energy technology company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that manufactures advanced fuel system technology enabling diesel engines to operate on 100% biodiesel. He is the co-inventor on numerous patents.
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