Illinois Corn Marketing Board Chairman, Jon Rosenstiel, revealed that investments into Clear Flame Engine Technologies are yielding results, with trucks now running on 98% pure ethanol. The ICMB funded initial research into Clear Flame, and the company recently sold its first converted truck. Based in Illinois, Clear Flame is conducting mileage tests with their trucks on the road. Rosenstiel sees this technology as a way to increase corn demand and utilize the corn supply efficiently.
The Clear Flame trucks provide diesel-like performance but with fuel cost savings and environmental benefits. Rosenstiel believes this innovation offers a new market for corn and promotes sustainability in the transportation sector. The Illinois Corn Marketing Board continues to support advancements in technology that utilize corn-based ethanol, providing opportunities for farmers and enhancing the state’s agricultural industry.
Clear Flame Engine Technologies is at the forefront of transforming diesel engines to run on ethanol, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future for the transportation industry. The success of this technology highlights the potential of ethanol as a viable alternative to traditional fuels, showcasing the benefits of utilizing corn in innovative ways. As Clear Flame continues to expand its technology and reach, the prospects for the ethanol industry and corn producers in Illinois look promising.
Source
Photo credit www.brownfieldagnews.com