The Nebraska Soybean Board has teamed up with the University of Nebraska athletic department to promote and power team buses with biodiesel throughout the academic year.
As reported by the Norfolk Daily News, the sponsorship officially launched as the college sports season kicked off this fall, bringing exposure to the sustainable energy powering the Husker transportation fleet, which includes three passenger buses. Each red bus, emblazoned with "NEBRASKA" in block letters, also states "TEAM BUS POWERED BY BIODIESEL" and features the logo of the Nebraska Soybean Board.
The Nebraska Soybean Board has teamed up with the University of Nebraska athletic department to promote and power team buses with biodiesel throughout the academic year.
As reported by the Norfolk Daily News, the sponsorship officially launched as the college sports season kicked off this fall, bringing exposure to the sustainable energy powering the Husker transportation fleet, which includes three passenger buses. Each red bus, emblazoned with "NEBRASKA" in block letters, also states "TEAM BUS POWERED BY BIODIESEL" and features the logo of the Nebraska Soybean Board.
Arrow Stage Lines, the transportation provider for the university’s athletic teams, has announced the use of B20 biodiesel blends in every Arrow bus operating in Nebraska.
“Biodiesel not only promotes the use of locally grown feedstocks, but also aligns perfectly with the sustainability goals of our university,” said Andy Chvatal, executive director of the Nebraska Soybean Board. “Utilizing biodiesel for Husker athletics will be a significant step in reducing emissions and highlights a great value-added product for Nebraska soybean farmers to folks across the state.”
B20 and lower-level blends can be used in many diesel vehicles without any engine modification. Beyond reducing emissions and fostering job growth, the transformation of soybean oil feedstocks into biodiesel plays a crucial role in Nebraska's resilient agricultural sector. It offers stability for farmers during challenging economic periods and contributes approximately 13 percent to the price per bushel of soybeans, equivalent to $1.78 per bushel in 2022. It also lowers the price of soybean meal, a key ingredient for livestock producers and the food supply.
"We are thankful for the long-standing partnership with the Nebraska Soybean Board,” said Brandon Meier, senior associate athletic director of marketing and multimedia at the NU athletic department. “Agriculture is the foundation of our state, and we are proud to have Nebraska soybeans powering our new team buses. The new bus wraps look great, and this wouldn't have been possible without the ongoing support from the Nebraska Soybean Board.”
