New Holland Leads The Biodiesel
Revolution
May 17, 2006 -
New Holland, Pa
(May 17, 2006)
– New Holland today informed the National
Biodiesel Board (NBB) it fully approves use
of up to B20 blends (20% biodiesel/ 80%
petroleum-based diesel)
on all equipment currently produced with New
Holland engines.
“We are proud to once again take a leading
role in giving support to the biodiesel
industry as it rapidly moves toward
fulfilling its fundamental role in the
future of energy use,” said Dennis D. Recker,
Vice President of New Holland Agricultural
Business in North America. “In this era of
uncertainty on issues relating to energy, we
feel it is essential that New Holland
reaffirm its already established support for
the biodiesel industry.”
The announcement by New Holland was greeted
with strong acclaim by industry observers.
“This is what we have been working toward
for years: a major equipment manufacturer
announcing full support for use of high
quality B20 in all of their equipment that
has New Holland engines,” said NBB Chief
Executive Officer Joe Jobe. “Although other
OEMs have taken positive steps toward B20,
New Holland is the first to specifically say
that they approve the use of B20 in their
New Holland engines. This powerful stand for
renewable energy is helping lead us toward a
safer, less dependent nation.”
“This move by New Holland represents a
strong show of support for the soybean
farmers who stepped up to the plate years
ago to begin the biodiesel program,” added
Darryl Brinkmann, an Illinois soybean farmer
who serves as the NBB Chairman.
Biodiesel is a renewable fuel produced from
oilseed crops, primarily soybeans in the
United States and canola in Canada, and
animal fats. It can be blended with
conventional diesel. The biodiesel must meet
the specified industry standard for fuel
quality
of ASTM D6751
to ensure optimum performance and durability
of the engine.
“New Holland strongly recommends the use of
approved fuels and compliance with strict
handling, storage and maintenance
requirements to maintain the integrity of
the fuel," said Recker.
The necessary technical
advice and specific maintenance programs are
available through New Holland’s expert
dealer network to ensure the biodiesel is
handled properly and critical areas such as
fuel hoses and injectors receive further
inspection so customers can confidently work
with high-quality B20 biodiesel blends
without compromising the machine's
performance or durability. The biodiesel
industry has also instituted a voluntary
fuel quality program called BQ-9000 for
biodiesel producers and marketers.
In the United States,
the National Biodiesel Board credits the
2005 federal biodiesel tax incentive and
scores of state pro-biodiesel legislation
for the dramatic growth in the biodiesel
industry. The federal incentive is an excise
tax credit that lowers the cost of biodiesel
to consumers and is expected to continue to
significantly increase biodiesel demand.
The NBB estimates biodiesel consumption will
increase to at least 150 million gallons in
2006, but depending on a number of other
factors including crude oil prices, the
industry projects that demand could be much
higher during the next decade.
"Biodiesel is the future," says Recker. "As
the availability of fossil fuels becomes a
greater problem, we need to look at
alternatives. But they must also be cleaner,
environmentally friendly alternatives. New
Holland is renowned for its innovation and
forward-thinking approach, and we are
committed to bringing our customers the
latest technology and the benefits it
brings."
New Holland is a brand of
CNH, a world leader in agricultural, utility
and construction equipment. New Holland
sells and services an innovative and diverse
line of agricultural and utility equipment,
including a full line of tractors as well as
hay and forage equipment, harvesting, crop
production and material handling equipment.
Sales, parts and service are provided to
customers by New Holland dealers throughout
the United States and Canada. There are more
than 1,200 New Holland dealerships located
throughout North America.
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