Pittsburgh Drafts Innovation: Optimus Technologies Gives Diesel a Cleaner Second Act
Diesel engines have powered the global economy for over a century. Optimus Technologies is making sure they can power the future, too.
Based in Pittsburgh, Optimus has developed a system that allows existing diesel engines to run on renewable fuels — like biodiesel derived from used cooking oil or agricultural byproducts — without sacrificing performance.
It's a deceptively elegant solution to a massive challenge.
While electric vehicles dominate headlines, the reality is that heavy-duty transportation from freight trucks to municipal fleets still relies heavily on diesel. In fact, roughly…
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