WHEATON, Ill. -- USA Energy Independence Publications has produced the first-ever directory covering both biodiesel and E85 ethanol fuel retail stations nationwide.

The directory, which is designed to help owners of diesel-powered and flex-fuel vehicles find retail outlets for the two fuels, covers more than 2,200 locations nationwide, listed by state and city. Each entry has the fuel station's address and phone number, hours of operation, and types of payment options available.

Updated quarterly, the 70-plus page directory is available as a single copy sale for $19.95 or as a subscription with discounts for yearly subscribers.

The directory is available from USA Energy Independence Publications, 1776 S Naperville Rd. Ste 201A, Wheaton, IL 60187. Or, call (630) 221-1778.

Cummins, Cat approve B20 biodiesel blends

Louisville, Ky. Two of the motorcoach industrys engine suppliers, Caterpillar Inc. and Cummins Inc., have approved the use of B20 biodiesel in their engines.

Cummins made its announcement late last month at a major truck show, but noted its OK only applies to biodiesel fuel that meets the America Society of Testing Materials D6751 specification.

The approval applies to 2002 and newer Cummins ISX, ISM, ISL, ISC and ISB engines. Previously, Cummins only approved B5 biodiesel blends for its engines.

Truckers to increase support for biodiesel

ARLINGTON, Va. - American Trucking Associations announced it had ratified an agreement with the biodiesel industry to promote the fuel at the federal level.

Additionally, the ATA will become more vocal in its support of increased fuel efficiency in over-the-road trucks.

In backing a push on fuel efficiency, ATA officials said it was important to emphasize that environmental efforts can often lead to increased fuel consumption.

"Historically, theres been a trade off between emissions reductions and fuel efficiency," said Rich Moskowitz, ATAs regulatory counsel. "We need to make sure federal agencies do a better job coordinating their actions and understanding the impact that certain environmental regulations have on fuel efficiency."

Truck stops expect more biodiesel sales

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Executives from the truck-stop industry say one of their main focuses this year will be to prepare for a long-term increase in biodiesel use.

Officials of NATSO, which represents truck-stop operators, also said during their annual conference here they are beginning to study how the potential use of urea to meet the next round of diesel emission standards in 2010 -- would impact truck stop operations.

With the transition to ultra-low-sulfur-diesel fuel behind them, "I think our members main concern is that the states are coming up with (biodiesel) mandates, and its difficult when youre working with a national network - its difficult to have different mandates for different levels," said NATSO President Lisa Mullings.

Senate in New Mexico okays biodiesel bill

SANTA FE, N.M. -- The New Mexico State Senate voted to require all diesel fuel sold in New Mexico to contain 5 percent biodiesel by July 2012.

The bill was sought by Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson, who backed it as part of his clean-energy initiative. Richardson is a possible 2008 Democratic presidential candidate.