Given how dirty local sources of electricity currently are, renewable diesel would be better for the climate than converting to EVs from diesel vehicles, says Lindsay Audin.
The Chronicle article about Leslie Audin's proposal for Croton Harmon Schools to convert to bio-diesel fuel (rather than deploying electric buses) was very interesting. Mr. Audin's position and experience lend credibility to his views, even if his recommendation runs counter to the long running campaign by local environmentalists to convert Croton Harmon schools to electric transportation. Even if "renewable diesel" is a better choice for school buses than electric, as Audin argues, it's important to recognize that electric vehicles, generally, still produce way less co2 and other pollutants than fossil fuels.
Thank you for your comment, but a couple of important clarifications. Lindsay’s proposal is not for the school district but for the village of Croton. And he is not talking about biodiesel, which is defined in the article, but renewable diesel, which is different chemically and can be used as a substitute for petroleum diesel.
The Chronicle article about Leslie Audin's proposal for Croton Harmon Schools to convert to bio-diesel fuel (rather than deploying electric buses) was very interesting. Mr. Audin's position and experience lend credibility to his views, even if his recommendation runs counter to the long running campaign by local environmentalists to convert Croton Harmon schools to electric transportation. Even if "renewable diesel" is a better choice for school buses than electric, as Audin argues, it's important to recognize that electric vehicles, generally, still produce way less co2 and other pollutants than fossil fuels.
Thank you for your comment, but a couple of important clarifications. Lindsay’s proposal is not for the school district but for the village of Croton. And he is not talking about biodiesel, which is defined in the article, but renewable diesel, which is different chemically and can be used as a substitute for petroleum diesel.
Much appreciate Lindsay Audin’s
informative take on renewable diesel fuel.
Vera