Real-world test: diesel engine running on ethanol
A Nebraska-based truck is involved in a test using low- to high-volume ethanol fuel to power a traditional diesel engine. Learn how the engine is performing and what the ramifications might be for improving engine exhaust emissions by attending one of two Maintenance Council meetings next week: • Omaha, Mon., February 1, 6 p.m., Anthony’s Restaurant, $25 per person • Grand Island,Tues., February 2, 6 p.m., Midtown Holiday Inn, $25 per person The presenter is Ronald Preston from CleanFlex Power Systems, a Nebraska company that’s developed a system for bringing a mixture of ethanol and water to a diesel engine just before the point of combustion. Please make your reservations by Thurs., January 28, at 12 noon by contacting Cyndi Buhr at 402-476-8504 in Lincoln, cbuhr@nebtrucking.com.
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